James Jones, Esq.

James Jones, Esq., is the Co-Founder and CEO of UseBump.com, a leading AI-driven fintech platform that caters to small-medium-sized creator businesses with tools for revenue tracking, expenses monitoring, digital assets management, and micro-credit services.

With a stellar educational background, James holds an Executive MBA Certificate in Scaling Ventures from Harvard Business School, a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Winston-Salem State University.

Throughout his career, James has been involved in various prominent organizations and initiatives, such as serving as a Forbes Business Councilmember, a member of the Newsweek Expert Forum, and as a mentor at high-profile accelerators like 500 Startups. He has also been recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements, including being named the 2019 Tech Entrepreneur of The Year by Black Enterprise Magazine.

James is no stranger to the startup scene, having co-founded and led successful ventures such as Bump and Court Buddy (acquired). He has also played key roles in portfolio companies at Connetic Ventures, Sunstone Management, and Long Beach Accelerator. With a track record of success and a strong network of industry connections, James continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the fintech space.