Ben Grizzle is a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs where he has worked since 2003 and now leads global distribution for Marquee, the digital storefront of Goldman's institutional client services. Born in Morningside Heights, raised in Houston, TX, Ben met his wife, Heather, while at Harvard College where he graduated magna cum loudee with a degree in American History & Literature.

A founding member of Church of the City's leadership council, he is also the founding Scoutmaster of Troop 55 NYC, sits on the boards of Covenant House NYC & Revitalise Trust US, He was previously warden of St. Luke's Ozeney Crescent church in London and the vestry of Calvary St. George's Episcopal Church in NYC.
Heather and Ben have helped plant five churches in four cities, and run over a dozen Alpha course in churches, in their home, and in corporate contexts. Ben is the creator and founder of both First Roots and the Living Stones Leadership Lab.

Ben and Heather have lived in New York City or London since they were married in 2003, and have four children. In addition to Jesus, Heather, and their kids, Ben is passionate about the outdoors, ideas and books, cultural renewal, raising up the next generation, and the digital transformation of foundational institutions.

Recorded at the CVM Vocational Mission Forum on Oct 03, 2026.