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Aaron James
Working with entrepreneurs and innovators to manifest prosperity aligned with social and ecological context
Aaron James is an executive, investor, and advisor known for his positive leadership style and strategic acumen.
With a decade of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Aaron has worked with disruptive tech startups and mission-driven entrepreneurs, moving innovative projects from concept to implementation at scale.
He holds a dual MBA/MS degree, with a background in Sustainable Systems, Natural Resources, Finance, and Social Science.
Aaron's career includes roles such as Vice President Program Management at EnergySage, Investment Platform Manager at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, and Principal at Burdock Company.
He has also served in various advisory and consulting positions, notably as a Business Strategy Advisor at Meadowlark and Finance Consultant at Blue Tree Strategies, Inc.
Active in academia, Aaron was a Founding Board Member of the SSI at the University of Michigan and has undertaken roles such as Program Manager and Assistant in Intergroup Relations at the university.
His diverse experience showcases a strong skill set in structuring complexity, fostering decision-making, and driving project execution while emphasizing stakeholder alignment.
