Biography
James is an Operations Manager at Mainsail Partners. He supports value creation efforts across Mainsail’s portfolio by partnering with management teams on growth strategy, pricing, product development, and organizational design, among other strategic initiatives.
Prior to joining Mainsail, James was a Strategy Director at Thinktiv, an Austin-based consulting firm focused on value creation for private equity–backed software companies. At Thinktiv, he led engagements across market due diligence, new market entry, competitive positioning, M&A strategy, and product roadmap planning. Before Thinktiv, James worked at Optimal Media on their technology coverage team.
James earned his degree in Philosophy from Pepperdine University.
Outside of Mainsail
James is a devoted film buff who keeps a running list of everything he watches in addition to staying up to date on the industry. He’s a coffee enthusiast with a standing Americano order, and an avid runner who also spends time on the golf course and working on his tennis game.
