James Brennan is an experienced investment director in the innovation and venture capital sector, currently working for the National Treasury Management Agency's Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Science from University College Dublin. With a former role as a Kauffman Fellow, he contributes to the development of promising companies in their early stages. His past board memberships and observer roles include Genomics Medicine Ireland and Swrve. Prior to that, James held several investment management positions, including Head of Venture Capital Investments, Senior Investment Manager, Manager, and Investment Analyst, within the National Pensions Reserve Fund (Ireland) and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund. With a wealth of experience, he is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and insights to steer investments in the right direction, improving investor returns and overall economic growth.