James Hu 胡

James Hu is a global business leader with 8 years of experience, excelling in scaling e-commerce startups, leading teams, and spearheading special projects for growth-stage companies. With a background in General Management, PE/VC Value Creation, Go-to-Market strategies, and Business Operations, James has a robust skill set encompassing Product Strategy, Growth initiatives, Product Operations, Market Research, and Community Management.

Having scaled two e-commerce startups from seed stage to series B+, James Hu has a proven track record of growing new revenue products and expanding physical and digital offerings to thousands of users. He has adeptly led geographic expansions and managed teams of up to 25 people, demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities.

James Hu has contributed significantly to growth-stage startups as a key member of SoftBank's value creation team. His responsibilities included identifying acquisition targets for market expansion and devising innovative product strategies to drive business growth and success.

Additionally, James offers expertise in advising on crypto product development and conducting market research for a diverse range of clients, including startups, investors, research firms, consultants, and governments. He has been recognized as a top 0.10% NFT trader globally by volume, showcasing his proficiency in the crypto domain.

James Hu's educational background includes an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory & Economics from Northwestern University. His professional experience spans across renowned organizations such as OpenSea, Ula, SoftBank Vision Fund, and McKinsey & Company, where he held various key roles in strategy, operations, management, and consulting.