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James Ong
Cardiac Electrophysiologist based in Los Angeles County, California
James Ong is a technology executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in product management, data science, and strategic initiatives. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Spellbinder.1
Professional Experience
Amazon: James worked as a Senior Product Manager - Tech at Amazon from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he launched the Amazon Advertising Partner Network & Directory, a global marketplace connecting advertisers to agencies. He established a 3-year vision, strategy, and roadmap, leading to significant growth in partner-managed advertiser launches and advertiser revenue.1
Remesh: Prior to Amazon, James served as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Product Lead at Remesh from 2018 to 2020.1
Palantir Technologies: From 2014 to 2016, James worked as a Product Lead at Palantir Technologies, focusing on product management, data science, and business development.1
Entrepreneurial Ventures: James has founded multiple companies:
- Spellbinder (current role as Co-founder & CEO)
- BlazeRidge (2016-2018): A venture related to the family-owned Hong Leong Group
- BeWhimsy (2012-2014): A data-driven fashion recommendation platform
Education
James Ong holds a BS in Bioengineering and Finance from the University of Washington. He was also valedictorian at Nanyang Technological University, where he completed an accelerated B.Sc. (Hons) in Genetic Engineering (Synthetic Biology) with minors in Finance and Entrepreneurship.1
Additional Information
James has a diverse background, including experience in military service as an Armor Tank Commander in the Singapore Armed Forces, research and development of bacterial life forms for biosensing, and freelance corporate web design.1
