Scott James

Scott James is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Goodwater Capital, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley.1 Here's an overview of his professional background and experience:

Career at Goodwater Capital

Scott James joined Goodwater Capital in May 2022 as General Counsel and was promoted to Partner and COO in September 2023.3 Goodwater Capital is a venture capital firm with $3.3 billion in assets under management, focusing on helping entrepreneurs build companies that transform lives around the world.4

Previous Experience

Before joining Goodwater, Scott held several notable positions:

• General Counsel at DCVC (Data Collective) from August 2018 to May 20223
• Associate General Counsel at Accel Partners from February 2016 to August 20183
• Associate at Gunderson Dettmer from October 2013 to January 20163

Legal and Academic Roles

Scott has maintained active involvement in legal and academic circles:

• Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law since July 20203
• Advisory Board Co-Chair at UC Hastings Center for Business Law since October 20183
• Former Executive Fellow at the Berkeley Center for Law and Business from 2018 to 20223
• Former Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law from June 2019 to July 20203

Education

Scott James has a strong educational background in law and economics:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), magna cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law3
• B.S. in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis13
• Additional studies in European Union Law at Leiden University and International Studies at Griffith University3

In his current role at Goodwater Capital, Scott is responsible for legal matters, firm investments, portfolio company exits, fund operations, and regulatory compliance.2 His diverse experience in venture capital, law, and academia has positioned him as a key figure in the intersection of technology, business, and law in Silicon Valley.