James began his career as an electrical engineer at Intel before transitioning into leadership roles at high-growth technology startups. Most recently, he served as head of business development at one of the first generation of AI-powered patent platforms. He subsequently joined Invention Co., the only venture-backed startup founded by patent attorneys, where he continues to work at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, and innovation. He brings a distinguished leadership background in high-growth startups, with expertise spanning business development, commercialization, and strategic growth. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.