July 9, 2025

Balancing an IR Career and Family Life

Balancing Family Life and Professional Travel: Insights from an IR Professional

In this episode, Ben discusses the challenges and strategies of balancing a demanding travel schedule with family life as an Investor Relations (IR) professional. 

He shares a valuable analogy comparing balance to riding a bike, emphasizing the importance of continuous movement to prevent imbalance. Ben provides practical advice on maximizing productivity while traveling and being fully present with his family when at home. 

He admits to the difficulties and temptations of work-life integration but stresses the importance of making the most of his time both professionally and personally.

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Ben Malcolmson

Head of Investor Relations

Ben Malcolmson is the Head of Investor Relations for Trinity Capital, serving as the primary point of contact for the investment community. Before moving into the investor relations role, Malcolmson was a Director of Equipment Financing, carrying out business development for Trinity Capital’s Equipment Financing vertical.

Prior to joining Trinity, Malcolmson spent 10 years as the chief of staff to Pete Carroll, head coach of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. In total, Malcolmson worked alongside Carroll for 14 seasons, including 11 at the Seattle Seahawks and 3 at the University of Southern California.

Malcolmson graduated from USC with a Master’s degree in Communication Management and a B.A. in Print Journalism. During his college years, Malcolmson spent one fairytale season as a walk-on wide receiver for the USC Trojans football team. The unlikely story is captured in his 2018 book entitled “Walk On: From Pee Wee Dropout to the NFL Sidelines.”