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James Jones
Founder / CEO at Spark DJ
James Jones is the co-founder and CEO of Spark DJ, Inc., a music technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence to power its DJ services.35 He has a background in DJing, having worked multiple gigs each weekend during his college years.2
Career and Entrepreneurship
James Jones has had a diverse career path since 2007. He began his professional journey in sales management at Vector Marketing.1 However, his passion for music and technology led him to co-found Spark DJ with John Boss.3
Spark DJ
Spark DJ is a Rochester-based music streaming service that Jones co-founded.3 The company aims to revolutionize the DJ industry by incorporating artificial intelligence into its platform. Some key points about Spark DJ include:
- AI-Powered Technology: The service uses AI to enhance its DJ capabilities.3
- Business Focus: In 2018, Spark DJ refocused its technology to appeal more to businesses.2
- College Tour: In 2017, Jones and his co-founder embarked on a nationwide college tour to promote the Spark DJ app.6
Other Ventures
In addition to Spark DJ, James Jones is also the founder of joinAudience, a platform designed to facilitate connections between people.
Recognition
James Jones has been recognized in the startup community. He has been described as a "great founder" on F6S, a platform for startup founders and investors.4 His company, Spark DJ, has also garnered attention, including being featured at TS Retail's 2017 Demo Day after-party.4
James Jones continues to lead Spark DJ as its CEO, driving innovation in the music technology space.5