Ben Team

A more perfect union of Bens.

The secret society of Bens. United by name, divided by spelling preferences. If you know, you know.

Ben
Pineapple on pizza

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

Shockingly, 83% of this team say no!
Spirit animal

🧔 Ben

Charming. Bearded (sometimes). Goes by one syllable.

The Bens, assembled at the 2026 offsite. Proof of life.

Roadmap

What we're building
  • Reach Ben singularityETA: When HR caves

    Rename every PostHog employee to Ben. Drafting the HR change request now.

  • Settle the Ben vs Benn vs Benjamin spelling warETA: Q3 (optimistic)

    Currently blocked on consensus. A working group has been formed.

  • Standardize beard length across the teamETA: Q3

    A ruler has been ordered. Clean-shaven Bens granted a 90-day grace period.

  • Establish an official spirit beverageETA: TBD

    Leading candidates: tea, lager, espresso. Tasting underway.

Under consideration
  • Petition Unicode to add a 'Ben' emoji

    Initial draft circulating. Visual reference: see header photo.

  • Mandatory annual Ben census

    With matching nametags. Sponsor candidates being interviewed.

  • At least one Ben on every call

    Pending PostHog policy review.

Recently shipped
  • Matching baseball caps procured

    Five out of five Bens compliant. See evidence above.

  • Inaugural Ben group photo

    Barbados, 2026. Filed under permanent record.

Handbook

Slack channel

All Ben-related business occurs in #club-benquin. Membership is self-evident.

Members

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