James Joaquin
Education
Brown University
, 1983-01-01 - 1987-01-01Work Experience
Obvious Ventures
Current
Obvious Ventures
Baton
Current
Baton
Mozi
Current
Mozi
Incredible Health
Current
Incredible Health
MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC
Current
MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC
Nectar Life Sciences
Current
Nectar Life Sciences
Torch
Current
Torch
All Raise
Current
All Raise
Taika
Current
Taika
Beam
Current
Beam
Skills
Summary
I’m an early-stage investor in world positive startups building breakthrough technologies that move humanity forward. I’m passionate about the responsible use of AI to solve the unsolvable across trillion-dollar industries. As a co-founder of Obvious, I’ve led investments for the firm that span advanced materials (Diamond Foundry), plant-based protein (Beyond Meat), and labor marketplaces (Incredible Health). As an experienced startup operator, I served as President and CEO of Xoom.com (IPO). I was previously President and CEO of Ofoto from its early beginnings through acquisition by Kodak, leading its growth into the world’s largest online photo service. I also co-founded When.com, an Internet calendar and events service (acquired by AOL). I started my entrepreneurial career while studying computer science at Brown University, where I co-founded Clearview Software which was acquired by Apple, where I spent six years in engineering and marketing roles. I grew up in a Portuguese fishing community in southeastern Massachusetts. Fun facts: I’m a drummer, sailor, puzzler, and master of puns.
