Jim Glade is an accomplished professional with a vast background in media, startup mentoring and public relations. Glade studied Broadcast Journalism at Metropolitan State University of Denver and has been involved in various organizations throughout his career. He currently serves as the principal at ESPACIO, a business that provides a platform for professionals in the technology industry to connect and collaborate. He is also a former media advisor at Harlem Tech Summit, mentor at USC Incubator at University of Southern California, and mentor at Parallel18. He has contributed freelance work to publications like TechCrunch, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic.

Glade's experience in media has also led him to serve as a judge at the Techstars Startup Weekend, a sales director and editor at Colombia Reports, and an editorial intern at Colombia Reports. He has also served as a media advisor at Horasis and Director at Socialgeek.co. His involvement in various organizations and industries has provided him with valuable insight and expertise in mentoring, public relations, and media relations.