James Ausden

James Ausden is an accomplished strategy leader specializing in deep tech, currently steering the business operations team at SandboxAQ. With a concentration on merging AI and Quantum technologies, he navigates the arenas of cybersecurity, sensing, navigation, life sciences, and chemicals. His focal responsibilities at Sandbox revolve around formulating go-to-market (GTM) strategies for various product segments, spearheading corporate development through acquisitions and investments, fundraising initiatives, and driving company expansion. James is equipped with a robust academic background, including a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, an Exchange Program in Computer Science from The University of Western Australia, and a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from UCL. His professional journey includes pivotal roles such as Head of BizOps and Corporate Strategy Lead at SandboxAQ, Project Lead in Corporate Strategy at Dell Technologies, Strategy Consultant at Bain & Company, MBA Intern specializing in Product Management & Strategy at Genesys, Management Consultant at BCS Consulting, Technology Consultant at KPMG, and Developer at Barclays.