Ben Waldman
Ben Waldman is the co-founder and CEO of Gander Social Inc., a Canadian social media platform set to launch in October 2023. He emerged as a key figure in the Canadian tech landscape, driven by concerns over data sovereignty and the impact of U.S. tech giants on Canadian online spaces. Waldman aims to create a safer, more controlled social media environment for Canadians, emphasizing the importance of privacy and moderation on the platform.
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Ben Waldman is one of five co-founders of the Canadian-made social media platform Gander.
Canadian social-media platform Gander officially launches this week, promising data sovereignty
Canada· 2026-06-29
Ben Waldman, the chief executive of Gander, promised a different approach to social networking.
Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac cut ties with Canadian social media startup Gander SocialCanada· 2026-01-31
Ben Waldman is one of five co-founders of Gander, which is expected to publicly launch in October.
Tech leaders ready launch of Canadian social-media platform Gander to buck U.S. dominanceCanada· 2025-06-23
