Ben's Friends Employee Directory
Health and Human ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Ben's Friends operates as a network of safe, supportive online communities for people affected by rare diseases. It was founded in 2007 after founder Ben Munoz survived a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, when an online support space expanded into a broader network. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization runs a small-to-mid-sized team overseeing more than 40 online patient communities formed since its founding. In addition to peer support, the network has pursued partnerships with health-technology firms to expand resources for members, including data-management tools and access to clinical-trial information. A notable development occurred in 2019 when Ben's Friends partnered with Medici Technologies to provide free doctor consultations through a doctor-patient communications app. Through these collaborations, the organization positions itself within the health and human services landscape by supporting patients and caregivers with both online communities and practical healthcare resources.