James Smits

James Smits is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Andrena, a company providing high-speed internet services starting at $25 per month.13 He co-founded Andrena in January 2018 and initially served as COO until December 2022.3 In January 2023, he transitioned to the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO) while maintaining his co-founder status.23

Professional Background

• Andrena: Co-founder and current CPO (formerly COO)23
• Venture Capital: Venture Partner at Hypothesis, Beta Bridge Capital, and KohFounders34
• Tigerlabs: Former Partner (2012-2017)3
• Banyan Water: Former Business Development Associate (2011-2012)3

Education

• Princeton University: B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies13
• Princeton High School1

Additional Roles and Interests

• Investor at El Capitan Capital3
• Mentor at the University of Melbourne's Accelerator Program (2013-2017)3
• OSHA 30 certified worker1
• Member of the Melbourne Cricket Club3

James Smits has been involved in various investment roles, including sourcing investments for startups such as Artemis, Billie, and Wellth.3 He describes himself as a "Premodern Magic: The Gathering aficionado" and a "Bernie Williams stan" on his Twitter profile.5