James Joaquin is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Obvious Ventures, where he invests early in breakthrough technologies with a focus on responsible AI applications in trillion-dollar industries. His firm bio says he has led investments for Obvious spanning advanced materials with Diamond Foundry, plant-based protein with Beyond Meat, and labor marketplaces with Incredible Health. He was previously President and CEO of Xoom.com through its IPO and President and CEO of Ofoto from its early days through its acquisition by Kodak, and he co-founded When.com, which was acquired by AOL. He began his entrepreneurial career while studying computer science at Brown University, co-founding Clearview Software, which was acquired by Apple, where he then spent six years in engineering and marketing roles.
Education
Studied computer science, Brown University
Previous Experience
Co-founder, Clearview Software (acquired by Apple)
Engineering and marketing roles, Apple (six years)
Co-founder, When.com (acquired by AOL)
President and CEO, Ofoto (acquired by Kodak)
President and CEO, Xoom.com (IPO)
Notable Investments
Diamond FoundryBeyond Meat BYNDIncredible Health
Career Timeline
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Co-founded Clearview Software while studying computer science at Brown University; it was acquired by Apple, where he spent six years in engineering and marketing.
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Co-founded When.com, an internet calendar and events service acquired by AOL.
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Served as President and CEO of Ofoto from its early beginnings through its acquisition by Kodak.
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Served as President and CEO of Xoom.com through its IPO.
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Co-founded Obvious Ventures, where he leads investments in breakthrough technologies.