James Windon is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor from Australia, with an impressive background in the consumer internet technology industry. With his deep knowledge and experience in the field, he has been able to make significant contributions to various tech companies and ventures. He is currently heading product and consumer at Flare, a Melbourne-based HR Software firm. James has also been the co-founder of Brigade, a social network for voters, whose mission is to modernize democracy through technology. Before Brigade, James was the President of Facebook Causes, the world’s largest platform for activism, boasting over 200 million users.

Apart from these, James is also a mentor at Startmate, which is Australia’s leading technology accelerator. He advises a range of US-based technology companies in real estate, fashion, and finance sectors. In addition, he sits on the Investment Committee of Tank Stream Ventures, further demonstrating his expertise and interest in the venture capital space.

James has been featured in various publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, the Washington Post, and the SF Chronicle. He is a regular speaker at numerous marketing and technology conferences globally, including the Cannes Lion and the Web Summit.

James earned a BA in history and law and a MASTER'S degree in international trade from the University of Sydney and Georgetown University Law Center, respectively. Before his foray into the tech world, James honed his legal skills as an international trade lawyer at the World Trade Organization and Allens Arthur Robinson.