James Clardy is a highly experienced business development and technology professional with over 30 years of expertise in a variety of tech-related fields. With a passion for learning and industry innovation, he has worked for both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies, with a wide-ranging focus on subjects like cybersecurity, cloud migration, industrial IoT, 5G/MEC, edge computing, AR/VR, and much more.

Over the course of his career, James has held numerous positions including Venture Consultant, ASIC Applications Engineer, Technical Marketing Specialist, VLSI Design Engineer, Venture Analyst, Director of Business Development, and many others. He has worked for companies like Austin Ventures, Dell, NEC Electronics, National Semiconductor, and Tata Communications, and is currently the VP of Ecosystems & Business Development at Privafy.

In addition to his extensive professional experience, James has also made meaningful contributions as a mentor with TechStars and Startupbootcamp, and as a co-founder of Global Cloud Partners & Alliances at NetFoundry. He has studied electrical engineering, computer science, nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at Southern Methodist University and Stanford University, and is a passionate advocate for strategic alliances and technology ecosystems.