James Powell

I'm James Powell, a serial entrepreneur, experienced consultant, and seasoned sales executive.

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James Powell is Director of Group Health Strategy at Grand Rounds.  He previously operated an independant consulting practice helping startups and growing companies address their key challenges and objectives.  James has  raised funding, acquired companies, generated revenue, and driven the growth of companies in industries from technology to media to health care.  He is passionate about transforming ideas into successful businesses.  James holds an MBA from London Business School, and did his undergraduate work at The University of Michigan.

Director of Group Health Strategy at Grand Rounds

January 2014 - Present | San Francisco

Director, Gartner Invest at Gartner

2011 - January 2014

Lead west coast client service and growth efforts in the Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Investment Banking sectors.

Associate Director, Business Development at The Advisory Board Company

November 2009 - August 2011

Advised hospital CEO’s on adopting a data-driven approach to Accountable Care

Owner / Independent Consultant at Rosehart Mews, LLC

2001 - November 2009

Helped 9 clients including startups and corporate ventures to raise funding, build product, and go to market.

Co-Founder at Franklin-Powell Private Equity

2004 - 2005

Acquired four companies, fully investing the fund ahead of schedule and beating P/E projections by nearly 20%

Co-Founder / CEO at Headrub Limited

2003 - 2003

Started a digital media technology company centered on a consumer-friendly implementation of digital rights management.

Associate at IncubASIA

2000 - 2001

Hong Kong based venture capital firm and business incubator.

Director of Business Development at marchFIRST (formerly Four Points Digital)

1999 - 2000

Startup web development agency acquired by Whittman-Hart prior to marchFIRST formation

Account Executive at Leo Burnett

1996 - 1999

Managed advertising campaigns for very large corporate clients. Also an account manager / project manager at the agency's Internet-focused subsidiary.

London Business School

2002 – 2004

MBA

University of Michigan

1991 – 1996

BGS

Startups, Healthcare, Venture Capital, New Business Development, Sales, Technology Sales, Startup Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Start-ups