Ben Danner

Senior Analyst, Debit

Ben is a senior research analyst supporting the Debit practice. 

Prior to joining Javelin, Ben worked at the start-up Gray Owl Network where he directed the content management and development of their financial research database. He was also an intern at Life Technologies (now ThermoFisher Scientific) in web marketing for their Primary & Stem Cell systems division.

Ben has a master’s in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and has a doctoral degree in folklore & ethnomusicology from Indiana University – Bloomington.

Latest Insights

March, 2026
Javelin Report
Small Business, Big Debit Opportunity: The FI Counter to P2P Fintechs

Small businesses are leveraging peer-to-peer apps for business purposes, and PayPal and Cash App are excelling in this space. Banks must not grow complacent. They should be competi...

March, 2026
Impact Note
Small Business Annual Revenue and Profitability Outlook

Small business owners are expressing confidence that there’s momentum in their sector, which they expect will lead to revenue growth and—more importantly—increased profitability.

February, 2026
Javelin Report
State of Debit 2026

Despite headwinds that include significant financial strain on consumers despite a broadly stable economy, debit remains resilient—especially among younger consumers and lower inco...

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