Ben F.

CEO

Traverse City, Michigan, United States12 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Led QA for 40+ innovative startups
  • Transformed raw ideas into market-tested products
  • Hosted a podcast for tech leadership insights
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Quality Assurance expert with a strong focus on product development and testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingProduct ValidationSaas DevelopmentTest AutomationTech LeadershipStrategic Growth

Other Skills

Automation StrategiesCohort DevelopmentCommunity EngagementConstituent CommunicationsConstituent CorrespondenceConstituent ServicesEvent PlanningFinancing RoundsIntranet QuorumJoint Venture PartnershipsMail SortingMemosMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPeople Skills

About

I run LoopQA and TinyIdeas. At LoopQA, we’re building the next generation of U.S.-based QA talent—rigorously trained testers embedded in some of the fastest-growing startups. At TinyIdeas, I lead a venture studio that turns raw software ideas into real products through community-driven cohorts and joint ventures with domain experts. https://calendly.com/benwfellows/intro-to-cursor-playwright https://calendly.com/benwfellows/cursor-poms https://calendly.com/benwfellows/directors-only-how-can-cursor-help-qa-teams

Experience

Tinyideas

Principal

May 2025Present · 10 mos · Traverse City, Michigan, United States · On-site

  • I lead early-stage product validation, cohort development, and joint venture partnerships. I work with founders and operators to turn raw ideas into market-tested SaaS products, with a focus on Microsoft platform apps.
Product ValidationCohort DevelopmentJoint Venture PartnershipsSaaS Development

The daily cto

Host

Oct 2024Jun 2025 · 8 mos · United States · On-site

  • The Daily CTO: Your go-to podcast for practical, actionable insights from seasoned CTOs and technology leaders, delivering essential advice to elevate your tech leadership in just 10-15 minutes per episode. Tune in for powerful strategies on everything from CI/CD to team dynamics, designed to empower your journey as a technology executive.
PodcastingTech Leadership

Playwright

Playwright Ambassador

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs · Traverse City, Michigan, United States

  • I'm absolutely delighted to join the ranks as a Playwright Ambassador! My journey with Playwright has been transformative for my team at Loop Software & Testing Services. Its intuitive design and powerful capabilities have elevated our testing efficiency and accuracy. The Playwright team embodies not only technical brilliance but also a genuine commitment to community and collaboration. I'm excited to share my enthusiasm for this game-changing tool and connect with fellow testing professionals. If you're exploring ways to optimize your test automation, Playwright deserves a serious look!
Test AutomationCommunity Engagement

Loop software & testing services

CEO/CTO

Mar 2019Present · 7 yrs · Traverse City, Michigan

  • I lead an onshore, pure-play QA powerhouse dedicated to bulletproofing the software of 40+ innovative startups and established enterprises. We don't just find bugs – we champion product excellence. Our meticulous manual testing and cutting-edge automation strategies ensure your applications function flawlessly, safeguarding your reputation and driving user satisfaction. With Loop as your QA partner, you can release with confidence, knowing you're delivering a seamless, market-ready product.
Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingAutomation Strategies

Geotix

3 roles

Director of Strategy & Analysis at GeoTix

Promoted

Mar 2018Mar 2019 · 1 yr

  • Over 4 years, I have played a key role in growing GeoTix from a 2 person team within a parent company to a staff of 22 operating as it's own entity. We have raised multiple financing rounds and continue to see fantastic growth. It would be faster to list what I haven't done during this time. If you're curious in learning more, feel free to reach out.
Strategic GrowthFinancing Rounds

Head Of Operations

Promoted

Jun 2016Mar 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

Project & QA Manager

Jan 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

United states senate

2 roles

Staff Assistant

Promoted

Apr 2014Jan 2015 · 9 mos

Legislative Intern with Senator Stabenow

Jan 2014Apr 2014 · 3 mos

  • Construct detailed memos for the Military & Foreign Affairs and Finance policy teams.
  • Provide research on issues such as proposals for increasing patent transparency or opening military jobs to women utilizing resources such as the Congressional Research Center.
  • Organize thousands of constituent addresses by standardizing excel documents, maintain mail records in Intranet Quorum database, and assist staffers in daily mail operations.
  • Manage front desk activities, including, responding to constituent’s phone calls, informing staff members of appointment arrivals and visitors, and fulfilling flag requests.

Education

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts (BA) — Political Science and Government

Jan 2009Jan 2013

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