Founder & CEO, Black Forest Labs
Ben Brooks
Founder & CEO | Black Forest Labs
About Ben
Ben Brooks, born in Gloucestershire on April 6, 1992, is the founder and CEO of Black Forest Labs. He is a British novelist and author of books for both adults and children. His notable works include the novel The Greatest Possible Good scheduled for release in July 2025, as well as Grow Up and the bestselling series Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, which has been translated into twenty-eight languages and received the British National Book Award. Brooks has garnered literary recognition through awards such as the Somerset Maugham Award and the Jerwood Fiction Prize for his novel Lolito. His book The Impossible Boy has also received accolades including the Celsius 232 and Premio Torres del Agua. Brooks's novels have been praised by figures such as Nick Cave, Noel Fielding, Matt Haig, and Dennis Cooper. In addition to his writing, he contributed a story titled Kimchi or a Partial List of Misappropriated Hood Ornaments to Frank Ocean's album Boys Don't Cry, accompanying the release of Blonde in 2016. His experience extends into television, having written for the award-winning German comedy series Jerks during its fourth and fifth seasons. Currently, he is involved in developing original television projects in both the United Kingdom and Germany.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode Ben Brooks has appeared on, newest first.
I Survived The Wild Outdoors
The Silent Trail
May 27, 2026
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Rethinking leadership for a neurodiverse workforce (with Ben Brooks from PILOT)
May 12, 2026
Success Leaves Clues
What High Performers Know About Career Growth with Ben Brooks
May 11, 2026
a16z AI Policy Brief
Open Models, Measurable Safeguards
Apr 16, 2026
The TroopHR Podcast
Ep 39. Feedback That Fuels Growth: Ben Brooks on Elevating Development Conversations
Sep 1, 2025
Candid & Curious
Change is Possible: Ben's Incredible Story of Recovery, Homelessness, and Hope
Jun 4, 2025
The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: Ben Brooks on the Rise of Open Source AI
May 9, 2025
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
Lawfare Daily: Ben Brooks on the Rise of Open Source AI
May 9, 2025
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I Survived The Wild Outdoors
1 episode
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Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
1 episode
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1
Success Leaves Clues
1 episode
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1
a16z AI Policy Brief
1 episode
Shows
1
The TroopHR Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Candid & Curious
1 episode
Shows
1
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
1 episode
Shows
1
The Lawfare Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
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