Having studied both economics and computer science, James is passionate about supporting companies and entrepreneurs who introduce novel technical innovations to the world. At CapitalG he has played a leadership role in numerous investments including CrowdStrike, AlphaSense, Dataiku, Expel, Armis, DTEX, Orca Security, and Strive Health, and he sits on several boards.

Prior to joining CapitalG in 2018, James invested in growth and scaled-technology companies at Advent International. He started his career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.

James graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar. He enjoys traveling and snowboarding, though he is also happy to be at home watching movies with his family at their home in the Bay Area.