James works alongside select Sandy Spring’s portfolio companies to collaboratively develop go-to-market materials and help strategize and execute business development outreach. James is also an investor in several SSCP portfolio companies.

Previously James was the Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Marketing Officer for several well-known digital startup brands, all of which enjoyed positive exits, including The Huffington Post, Verve Mobile, Flixster, and Arrivalist.

Prior to jumping into startup life, James had over fifteen years of experience in executive management positions, where he managed large, global teams as Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President at Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers Pictures, AOL Entertainment, and Criteo.

James holds an MA from Columbia University and is a semi-professional drummer with the usual history of failed pop groups and embarrassing hairstyles. He splits his time between Manhattan‘s Upper East Side and Miami Beach.

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