James Turford

James Turford is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Co-founder of Nested.com, a UK-based PropTech startup that aims to revolutionize the real estate industry.12 Nested.com is an estate agent that offers a unique service by making home sellers "chain-free" buyers, advancing the funds needed to purchase a new home while selling the old one.15

Professional Background

Before co-founding Nested, James Turford had a diverse career path:

1. He began his professional journey as an architect in Dubai.1
2. Later, he worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.15
3. Prior to Nested, he held the position of Associate Director at Pacific Equity Partners, Australia's largest private equity fund.45

Education

James Turford attended The University of Sheffield.3

Entrepreneurial Venture

Nested was launched in January 2016.6 James co-founded the company alongside:

• Matt Robinson (CEO), an entrepreneur and former McKinsey consultant
• Phil Cowans (CTO), former CTO of Songkick26

The startup has gained support from leading European venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Nested's innovative approach aims to address common issues in the real estate industry, such as unclear valuations, broken chains, and unreliable estate agents.2

Skills and Expertise

James Turford is described as a business builder and transformation executive.3 His experience spans various industries, including architecture, consulting, private equity, and now PropTech. This diverse background likely contributes to his ability to lead and innovate in the real estate technology sector.