James McGillicuddy

James McGillicuddy is a seasoned professional in strategy and entrepreneurship, currently serving as the CEO and Co-founder of BRM, a role he has held since May 2022. Prior to this, he was involved with Carta, where he worked in various strategic roles from October 2018 to January 2022, including a position as the Head of Strategy and later as part of the CartaX team.12

Education and Career Background

• Education: McGillicuddy earned a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, and Society from Stanford University (2005-2009), followed by a Master's degree in Communication and Media Studies from the same institution (2009-2010).
• Previous Roles: Before his tenure at Carta, he was the COO at Sourcegraph (March 2015 - February 2018) and had significant early career experience as an Associate at Summit Partners (April 2011 - October 2012) and as the first go-to-market hire at RelateIQ (November 2012 - March 2015).1

Contributions at Carta

During his time at Carta, McGillicuddy played a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction. He joined the strategy team without a defined job description, which allowed him to influence various initiatives within the company. His work contributed to Carta's growth during a period when it achieved a valuation of approximately $7.4 billion.23

Current Endeavors

Since founding BRM, McGillicuddy continues to leverage his extensive experience in strategy and entrepreneurship to drive innovation and growth within his new venture.2