James Gentes

James Gentes is an accomplished professional with a diverse background as a product manager, full stack developer, and growth marketer.

Currently serving as an engineering manager at Cloudflare in the Emerging Tech & Incubation group, overseeing the development of Workers, a groundbreaking serverless technology revolutionizing web application development.

Previously, James co-founded an industrial robotics software startup with significant funding and managed a global product line at Symantec valued at $100M.

His career highlights include working on renowned apps like MTV News and People Magazine for the iPhone, obtaining a patent for clustering virtual machines, and founding a successful social media and SEO firm that developed and sold a social analytics app.

As an active member of the tech community, James has founded organizations like StartupCommunity.org and BendTech, while also holding leadership roles such as chairman of the Tech Alliance of Central Oregon.

He has also participated in accelerators like FoundersPad and events such as the Bend Venture Conference, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to fostering innovation.

James holds a valuable educational background with a strong emphasis on practical experience, having studied at the School Of Hard Knocks.

His professional journey includes roles at reputable companies like Procore Technologies, Tend.ai, Itron, and Symantec, where he contributed significantly to product management, technical leadership, and business development.

Away from work, James enjoys spending time with his family in Central Oregon, engaging in activities like soccer, role-playing games, and stand-up paddleboarding.

With a passion for intuitive design, pirate metrics, and coding, James Gentes continues to make a mark in the technology and business landscape with his expertise and entrepreneurial drive.