Ben Waber

@bwaber

GM @reveliolabs.bsky.social, MIT Researcher, he/him, Senior Visiting Researcher @ Ritsumeikan, Co-Founder of Humanyze, former Senior Researcher @ HBS, author of People Analytics

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Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 16

I’ve had a great (but hot) time showing the family around Kansai, and on the long train rides I was able to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)

A picture of a fox statue wearing a flowery red bib next to a large red torii on a sunny day.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 11

We've had our first bunch of “mid summer heat” days in Japan, and while trying to keep cool I listened to books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)

A selfie of me in front of a man-made waterfall installation, with grey stone patterned in interesting slightly diagonal lines leading to a calm pool at the bottom, with greenery growing around it on a sunny day. I'm a bald, middle aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims, a short sleeved pink button up shirt, and a grey backpack.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 8

Yesterday I ran 100k! I was too tired to write up my playlist from yesterday, but you can find it here: www.linkedin.com/posts/benjam... Today was a recovery day for me after my long run, but in between meetings I still got out and listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)

A brown cormorant with its wings spread while perched on a faux wooden fence next to a deep green pond.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 6

I had a nice couple of days exploring some nice gardens and parks in greater Tokyo, which were accompanied by talks from my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

Two dirt paths, with a few wooden steps, cutting through lush Japanese gardens. There's a stone shrine with a brown vase next to it on the right.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 3

I had a great day in Gifu thanks to Masataka Ono, and on the train I also had a great time listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A picture of me (on the right) and Masataka Ono. He's a young Japanese man wearing a white button up shirt and dark pants, and I'm a white, middle-aged, bald man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing an off white button up shirt with ¾ length sleeves and grey pants. We're in the lobby of a traditional Japanese restaurant, with blue cloth banners hanging from a wooden frame with the entrance on the left and lamps hanging from the ceiling.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jul 1

I've had a busy week, but today I was able to get out for a nice (albeit humid) run while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)

A selfie of me on a wide asphalt path next to a moat, with the skyscrapers around Tokyo Station rising beyond the trees on the far side of the asphalt against a grey sky. I'm a sweating, bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim and a purple running shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 26

I got hit by both the typhoon and an earthquake on my commute home, but luckily while stopped in between stations I was able to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)

A selfie of me under a clear umbrella at night on a wet, Japanese street. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a white dress shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 25

I went to the onsen today, and while relaxing in between soaks I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)

A selfie of me in a Japanese restaurant holding a full glass of beer labeled: "Super Dry. Served extra cold." I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim, dark blue earbuds, and a faded green yukata.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 24

I had a pretty busy day, but while commuting around Tokyo I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A selfie of me in a brightly lit, modern, large marble corridor with shops behind swooping arches. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a blue collared shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 23

I’m in Japan for the summer! I’m looking forward to collaborating with folks here on some new Revelio Labs initiatives (stay tuned!), and despite lingering jet lag from my trip to Saudi Arabia on the flight over I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/6)

A selfie of me in front of a deep green pond, with a small wooden Japanese fence on the left and an island of green plants growing out of the water on the right. I'm a bald, middle aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with metal top rims, a dark blue earbud in my right ear, and a dark blue New Balance running shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 18

It was my final day in Boston until the late summer, but before embarking on my last long flight for awhile (thankfully) I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A paved path lined with flagpoles flying the flags of various countries, with grass and trees on either side, in the late afternoon with the setting sun on the left.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 16

I'm pretty back to back with meetings this week, but in the early evening I was able to go out for a short run and listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)

A selfie of me on a path through the woods on a sunny day. I’m a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I’m wearing black sunglasses and a dark blue New Balance running shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 13

While it’s only for 4 days, I’m back in Boston! And the 36 hour travel day gave me lots of time to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)

A selfie of me in front of a sea foam green wall, with a pointillist painting on it. I’m a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I’m wearing glasses with thick black rims and a brown t-shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 12

Unfortunately I felt pretty sick during my last day in Riyadh, so while resting all day I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/14)

A selfie of me on a quiet street on a sunny day. There are modern, glassy buildings in various tan colors on both sides of the street. The sidewalk is a slightly brown granite. I’m a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I’m wearing black sunglasses and a blue t-shirt that says “enjoy gradient descent.”

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 11

After wrapping up our course today, Abdullah Almaatouq and I took a well-deserved break in the evening. And while waiting for the World Cup to start I listened to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)

My legs and feet splayed out on a red Arabic floor sofa in a restaurant. I’m wearing jeans and grey socks. There’s a glass tea set with five cups to my right. There are wooden tables and chairs on the floor of the rest of the restaurant, with a staircase rising against the far tan wall.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 10

After teaching exec ed I went over to the Black Gold Museum, and after contemplating the powerful artwork I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/6)

An art exhibit that's a wall of Gunpla-style colored plastic casts of different normal objects in a rainbow of colors.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 9

I had a great first day at KAPSARC discussing management and valuation, and afterwards I listened to talks (inside, it was 114°F/46°C today) for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)

A selfie of me on a hazy day on a granite sidewalk leading to a modern mosque, styled as a glass cube with an angular wood pattern inside next to a rectangular-prism minaret with a similar pattern. I’m a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I’m wearing glasses with thick black rims, a grey backpack, and a purple checked shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 8

I made it to Riyadh! I'm looking forward to teaching another round of exec ed with Abdullah Almaatouq, and on the long trip over I listened to talks and books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A selfie of me in front of a desert park with small shrubs and palm trees on a hazy day. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with metal top rims and a grey shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 6

Well another traveling odyssey has begun, which means I was able to listen to talks and books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)

A selfie of me in front of a glass door, looking out onto a road. I'm a bald, middle aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim and a dark blue T-shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 5

I had a pretty busy day, but in the early evening I was able to get out for a short run and listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! Remember you can subscribe to these playlists (for free!) here - academicrunplaylist.beehiiv.com (1/3)

A selfie of me in a parking lot next to a forest. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing black sunglasses and a purple adidas running shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 4

Like my dog, I also needed to collapse after a back-to-back day. But during my various comings and goings I was able to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/6)

My large, golden-ish dog laying on my bed on top of a grey blanket.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 3

I've had a great first few days with Abdullah Almaatouq teaching our AI and the Future of Workplace Analytics course here at MIT, and the terrible traffic on the way into campus has given me plenty of time to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A selfie of me in front of the original MIT Media Lab on a sunny day. I'm a bald, middle aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a light blue collared shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· Jun 1

As you might be able to tell from the ominous clouds in this picture, I got caught out in the rain today. But at least I was able to dry off later while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)

A wide, fast-moving river on a cloudy day. Forest lines both banks, and there are two large rocks on the near side.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 30

I had a great final day in London, and on the flight home I had lots of time to listen to books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)

A giant early 1900s brick power plant, with two large smokestacks rising up both sides. It's clearly been redeveloped, with new, clear windows and additional glass floors above the original structure.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 28

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Ben Waber@bwaber· May 28

I had a great half day with Estu running a workshop on organizational productivity, and later on I also went for a nice run along the Thames while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)

A selfie of me on a dirt and gravel path on a sunny day. There's forest on the right, with trees on the left followed by the Thames a few meters beyond. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim and a dark purple adidas running shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 27

It was still a bit hot in London today, and while shuttling around on the poorly-ventilated tube I listened to talks and books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A selfie of me in front of the Royal Exchange on a sunny day. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim and a maroon dress shirt. I'm holding the grey strap of my backpack over my right shoulder.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 26

There are lots of familiar names in London, and while chuckling at the collection of Massachusetts towns I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)

A selfie of me pointing at the side of a stone wall that's engraved with: "Cambridge" in a serif font. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with a metal top rim, dark blue earbuds, a dark grey backpack, and a light grey dress shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 25

I made it to London! I'm still a little jet-lagged, but at least the travel gave me time to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)

A selfie of me on a bridge above a calm river in the later afternoon sun on a clear day. There's a blockish dark brick modern building behind me, with a glassy 7 story apartment building beyond on the banks of the river, with green trees and ivy around their bases. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red and white beard. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a black knit collared shirt.

Ben Waber@bwaber· May 24

It was a lovely day to be in the mountains up in New Hampshire, and while my son biked I went for a long run and listened to books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)