BEN EISENBERG

PRESIDENT

Ben Eisenberg is the President and Founder of Smarter Campaigns, a full-service political consulting and technology firm. Over the past two decades, Ben has worked on, volunteered for, or consulted on hundreds of campaigns, ranging from local races to presidential elections, across a dozen U.S. states and three continents. His expertise spans every facet of campaigns, from field operations to fundraising and communications. Today, Ben is a sought-after general consultant and strategist, dedicated to helping candidates and leaders excel in their races and beyond.

Ben earned his graduate degree in Political Management from George Washington University, where he learned from some of the industry’s top consultants. Motivated by the challenges facing modern campaigns, he launched Smarter Campaigns to deliver a streamlined, full-service approach that equips candidates and organizations with the tools to succeed. Over the years, Ben has developed and led training programs that have empowered hundreds of candidates, political operatives, and political parties to run effective campaigns and build winning strategies.

Internationally, Ben serves as the Global Director of SavvyPol Consulting Group, a Nairobi-based political consultancy. Through SavvyPol, he has led democracy training programs across Africa, working with national political parties, candidates, and operatives to enhance campaign strategies and build stronger democratic institutions. He has collaborated with the Association of Political Consultants – Africa (APCA) and participated in the Africa Political Summit, where he has delivered talks and facilitated training sessions. SavvyPol’s work has impacted political landscapes in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda, and Ben has also spoken on campaign strategy at events in Nigeria. By equipping hundreds of political leaders with the tools to win elections, SavvyPol continues to contribute to strengthening political systems across the continent.

Ben’s expertise also extends to policy innovation, particularly in cannabis legislation. In Uganda, he collaborated with government leaders to draft cannabis laws aimed at expanding economic opportunities. His work in Ecuador helped establish industrial hemp as a viable industry, advocating for hempcrete research, higher THC limits, and policies that support small farmers. These efforts positioned Ecuador as a leader in hemp innovation.

An avid traveler, Ben has visited more than 70 countries and lived on three continents, including a year in China, where he became proficient in Mandarin. His adventures include hunting wild pigs with headhunters in Borneo, appearing on North Korean state television, and trekking through towns in Syria that no longer exist.

In addition to his campaign work, Ben has taught and guest lectured at institutions like West Point, MSU Denver, and Cal Poly, sharing his insights on political strategy, global democracy, and leadership. He is a PADI-certified SCUBA instructor, an ordained minister who can officiate weddings in 49 states, and a competitive knife thrower.