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Donor Profile: Breanden Beneschott

Scholarships, grants, and award winners for Breanden's causes.
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Breanden Beneschott 

Naples

Breanden Beneschott is an entrepreneur and founder, serving as CEO of Mechanism Ventures, a startup studio that launches and scales ambitious companies. While earning a degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton in 2011, Breanden cofounded Toptal, a staffing firm that rapidly scaled to over $200 million in annual revenue. Now based in Naples, Florida, Breanden is an avid polo player and a devoted father to his young daughter.

@breanden
mechanism.com

Donor since Jan, 2020

Contributions

2
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    Anonymous

    $139
    B

    Bold.org

    $3,750
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Scholarships

9

Winners

$10,000

Total Donations

Jan, 2020

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Mission

Breanden Beneschott's life changed dramatically when he was given the opportunity to attend a highly progressive private school for seventh grade on a full scholarship. Breanden went on to receive a degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University where he financed his education through a combination of scholarships, financial aid, and working as a freelance software engineer. Breanden is now Chairman of The Bold Foundation with the mission of eliminating student debt. He is also the cofounder and CEO of Mechanism Ventures, a San Francisco based venture firm.

Letters from winner

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    Samantha Ewals

    Winning this scholarship was life-changing for me. This summer, I faced many stressful situations that compounded one another. I wondered if I could continue on my academic journey despite all the stress and negativity I was trying to manage and overcome. Then, I won the National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses, to my joy and surprise. As a nurse, winning this scholarship made me feel valued, and as a student, it allowed me to continue my academic pursuits. I extend my deepest gratitude to Breandan Beneschott. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on my life for the good.

Funds

1

Scholarships

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