James Powell is an accomplished operations manager with a diverse background in charities, SME's, and startup spaces. With experience in fast-paced roles, he has proven to be an adaptable individual, wearing many different hats across a range of projects. Powell graduated with a Master's Degree in Social and Political Thought with merit from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Philosophy with 2.1 from the Manchester Metropolitan University. Additionally, he has taken the Become A Design Thinking Facilitator Certification course at Future London Academy.

Throughout his career, Powell has contributed to various organizations, including Future London Academy, NEF Fast Track - Centre for Entrepreneurs, Shoreditch Trust, Islington and Clerkenwell Chiropractic and Complementary Health Clinics, and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. These experiences have provided him with a wealth of knowledge, allowing him to thrive in every role he has taken on.