James Hanusa

James Hanusa is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in emerging technologies, innovation, and business development.12 He currently serves as a Venture Catalyst at Digital Raign, focusing on creating a community at the intersection of emerging tech and impact.1

Key Roles and Experiences

• Chapter President of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) Phoenix Region since January 20232
• Artist In Residence at VERSES since February 2020, working on SDG SmArt Cities concepts and exploring place-based transformation models2
• City Strategist at Urban Innovation Exchange (UIX Global) since October 2012, specializing in economic development consulting and innovation ecosystems2
• Founding Member of Silicon Valley Blockchain Society since February 20182
• Social Innovation Consultant at Change Collective since September 20072
• Futurist at the Virtual World Society, advising on organizational development and partnerships1

Education and Early Career

• MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management12
• B.S. in Marketing from Arizona State University12
• Previously worked in Business Development, Sales, and Strategic Alliances for tech companies including Intel, SAP, PeopleSoft, and E2Open in the San Francisco Bay Area1

Current Focus

James Hanusa's current work centers on research and development of next-generation tech stack, including Web3, 4th Industrial Revolution technologies, and Society 5.0 applications such as XR, AI, Blockchain, 5G, and IoT.1 He is based in Kirkland, Washington, United States.2