James Hereford

James Hereford, a seasoned business operations leader with expertise in entrepreneurship and technology, has an impressive track record of success in various roles ranging from engineering to program management to business analysis. He is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Launch Factory, an organization that specializes in identifying remarkable startup opportunities, hiring the right leaders, and executing successful launches.

He has worked for several top-tier organizations, including Google, where he served as the Chief of Staff for the Technology Engineering department, and Chevron Power & Energy Management, where he held the Sr. Renewables Analyst and Renewables Strategy and Planning Analyst positions. Prior to that, James worked as a Sr. Project Manager and a Sr. Research Engineer at INOVA and ION Geophysical, respectively.

James holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Rice University, a Master's Degree in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies - Physics from the University of Oklahoma.

With his diverse background and experience, James is seen as a thought leader in the field and an inspiration for those seeking to achieve success in the tech industry.