Jim Herbold

Jim Herbold is the owner of Mineral Habit, a renowned dealer of high-quality minerals and fossils sought after by museums and collectors worldwide. His background as a go-to-market operator has been instrumental in the success of various businesses, including Box, EmailLabs, and AboveNet, where his strategic contributions led to significant growth and successful exits.

Having been the first-in sales hire at Box and eventually rising to the position of EVP Global Sales, Jim played a pivotal role in driving the company to reach $175 million in annual recurring revenue, culminating in a successful IPO and a valuation exceeding $2 billion. Prior to his tenure at Box, he made substantial impacts at EmailLabs, overseeing sales operations that propelled the company to $20 million before its acquisition by Lyris.

Jim Herbold's career highlights also include his role as Director of APAC Sales at AboveNet, where he played a key part in the company's IPO and subsequent acquisition worth $1.4 billion by Metromedia Fiber Networks. Additionally, he has been actively involved in shaping the early operations of notable Silicon Valley startups such as Calm and Databricks.

Educationally, Jim Herbold pursued his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, providing him with a solid foundation for his professional endeavors. Apart from his current role as the owner, Lead Geologist, and Head of Estate Acquisitions at Mineral Habit, Jim has held various leadership positions in the industry, including serving as the B2B General Manager at Calm, CEO of Herbold Consulting, and Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Box, Inc.

His extensive experience also extends to roles such as Vice President of Sales at Lyris and EmailLabs, Director of Asia Pacific Business Development at AboveNet Communications, and Project Manager at the National Computer Board in Singapore. This diverse background showcases Jim's versatility and expertise in driving sales, fostering growth, and leading successful exits in the business landscape.