Local Black Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Educational and Lending Institutions Team Up to Present the Second Annual “Black In Business” Event To Help Aspiring Black Entrepreneurs and Black Business Owners Succeed.
Local Black Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Educational and Lending Institutions Team Up to Present the Second Annual “Black In Business” Event To Help Aspiring Black Entrepreneurs and Black Business Owners Succeed.
CONSULTANT, BUSINESS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, THOUGHT LEADER
Strategic, multifaceted business professional offering extensive, in-depth experience developing relationships and solutions for top-tier U.S. services institutions. Strong evaluation and planning skills, as well as expert management of corporate development activities. Entrepreneurial approach to drive improved business results through analysis and process improvements.
Core Competencies:
A mentoring session is a confidential, personalized conversation with a business expert to answer a question or to solve a problem that you’re facing.
-Business Plan creation
-Targeting the right customers
-Revenue Forecasting
-Fundraising - what do Angel investors want to see in order to be interested in investing
-Hiring Sales people
-Executive Coaching
-Administrative Operations
-Sales Operations
-Franchising - should I or should I not join a Franchise
As an entrepreneur who successfully founded and led LaunchPad Imaging, and with extensive leadership experience in corporate settings, I'm well-equipped to guide fellow entrepreneurs through the journey of starting and growing their own companies. My expertise spans product marketing, digital strategy, and innovative solutions like commercial drone technology. I'm committed to helping you navigate the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship, ensuring your business not only launches successfully but also achieves sustainable growth in the competitive marketplace.
With 20+ years of business experience, I can help clients gain clarity on their ideas, establish processes to help them grow profitably, innovate better ways of serving customers and build skills to be stronger leaders. I love helping bring calm to chaos and 'untangling' complicated challenges.
Embedded Software and Hardware Development Leadership
Embedded Software and Hardware Development Processes
Test Automation
Customer Success
Technical Business Development
Sales
I worked in both startup and corporate environments. I have experience in the following industries; Software, cloud computing (AWS), industrials, finance/banking, video/content streaming, health & wellness devices, healthcare, consulting, semiconductor, sensors/IoT, defense, manufacturing, robotics, oil & gas, non-profit and academia.
James is a high-energy leader experienced in aiding organizations in identifying problem areas, establishing goals, defining objectives, creating metric-based business processes and implementing procedures that improve profitability and maximize cash flow while incorporating company strengths and established culture to maximize the full potential of the organization. He is a motivated and resourceful executive adept at managing and leading diverse teams of people to meet company objectives and enhance shareholder & investor value in fast paced environments.
I have 25+ years of experience in Information Technology. 10+ years of experience is in leadership roles managing large portfolios and teams. I help clients achieve their business objectives using technology and process efficiencies. I have developed skills in various areas like strategy development, analytics, problem solving, continuous process improvement, process automation, people leadership, sales pitch, technology solutions, outsourcing, management & operations, software & applications, ideas development and feasibility analysis.
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