James Baker
Education
University of Cambridge
PhD Studies, History-- International Studies 1994-01-01 - 1996-01-01
University of Cambridge
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), International Relations and Affairs 1991-01-01 - 1992-01-01
Harvard University
A.B., Government 1986-01-01 - 1990-01-01Work Experience
Pendrell Corporation
Current
Pendrell Corporation
WAI: Wastewater Alternatves & Innovation
Current
WAI: Wastewater Alternatves & Innovation
FitTech Software
Current
FitTech Software
ContentGuard
2007-01-01 - 2011-01-01
ContentGuard
JMB Consulting
2005-06-01 - 2007-01-01
JMB Consulting
CPA.com
2002-01-01 - 2005-01-01
CPA.com
Rivio
2000-01-01 - 2002-01-01
Rivio
Bain & Company
1996-01-01 - 2000-01-01
Bain & Company
Union of Concerned Scientists
1993-01-01 - 1994-01-01
Union of Concerned Scientists
Skills
Summary
Extensive background in technology transfer, licensing, and strategy consulting experience working and negotiating with multi-national companies, mid-market, and early-stage startups. Over 20 years of experience evaluating new markets, leading business development and licensing teams to close nearly $500M in technology and IP licensing transactions with leading technology/telecom, media, and financial companies including Samsung, Nokia, Toshiba, Amazon, Micron, SK hynix, The Walt Disney Company, CBS Viacom, NBCUniversal, AT&T, DirectTV, JP Morgan Chase, among others. Have led cross-functional teams composed of business, engineering/product, and legal to achieve significant positive outcomes for the business. Specialties: Business unit strategy, development of strategic partnerships, technology licensing, contract negotiation, intellectual property issues across geographies including the US, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China.
