James Shanahan is a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in managing and developing startups. He holds expertise in value creation, company branding, and resource allocation. He excels in recognizing excellent technology and transforming it into successful products as well as attracting and retaining top talent. James has a rich background in various industries including biotech drug development, consumer electronics, and audio electronics. He has a reputation for creating and executing sound business plans, marketing strategies, and providing credible financial models to assess risk and valuations. James is renowned for mentoring start-ups at various organizations including MassConnect, Harvard Activate, and MIT. He is also a founder and a co-founder and a board member of several ventures. In his spare time, James enjoys hiking, traveling, and watching Red Sox, South Park, and Family Guy.