Entrepreneur in Residence
Research and Enterprise Office,
University of Essex
James has had an extensive career working in multiple industries, including 30 years in finance and capital markets. Since 2011, he has invested in and developed businesses across North Essex. He works with Colbea, a local enterprise agency, delivering accelerator programmes on behalf of Essex County Council. James supports students through mentoring and delivers the iTeams programme. He is co-founder of The Weave, a catalyst for the start-up community, connecting resources to the region, growing capacity, connections, and cash.