Jim Patterson

Jim Patterson is a business and technology leader with a strong entrepreneurial drive and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences. His expertise lies in modernizing traditional industries and fostering growth in digital marketplace businesses.

Jim has a diverse background, having worked on projects spanning various sectors including health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, video, music, art, fashion, data science, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, logistics, supply chain, operations, quality, optimization, industrial automation, robotics, autonomous systems, and HRIS/people technology.

He thrives in early-stage environments, excelling at identifying product-market fit. However, his true passion and experience shine when scaling and operationalizing rapidly expanding companies across all operational facets. Jim is particularly drawn to products and platforms that empower creators, creatives, and workers.

Aside from his hands-on roles, Jim also serves as a strategic advisor to executives and product leaders at both startups and established firms. He mentors founders at First Round Capital and provides guidance to UC Berkeley Haas entrepreneurial teams, emphasizing lean startup principles.

Education wise, Jim holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Stanford University, an MBA in General Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Quantitative Economics/Decision Sciences from the University of California, San Diego.