Jim Clifton
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master's degree, Clinical Mental Health 2025-01-01 - 2027-09-01
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
MBA, Accounting and Operations 1989-01-01 - 1991-01-01
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Commerce 1982-08-01 - 1986-05-01Work Experience
Highbridge Consulting, LLC
Current
Highbridge Consulting, LLC
Cascade Seed Fund
Current
Cascade Seed Fund
AVAIL (getavail.com)
2017-10-01 - 2024-11-01
AVAIL (getavail.com)
Bluegrass Vascular Technologies, Inc.
2010-12-01 - 2017-01-01
Bluegrass Vascular Technologies, Inc.
Therix Medical Development Ltd. Co.
2009-10-01 - 2015-01-01
Therix Medical Development Ltd. Co.
BridgePoint Medical, LLC
2005-07-01 - 2009-10-01
BridgePoint Medical, LLC
Kentucky Science and Technology Corp
2001-06-01 - 2005-07-01
Kentucky Science and Technology Corp
EG Technology
2000-01-01 - 2001-06-01
EG Technology
Idapta
1999-01-01 - 2000-01-01
Idapta
DataBeam
1996-01-01 - 1999-01-01
DataBeam
Skills
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, and investor with over 30 years of experience guiding early-stage companies through the critical phases of product development, fundraising, and market entry. I specialize in helping teams define value, achieve product-market fit, and build the systems needed to scale. With a background in medical devices, SaaS, and healthcare technology, I bring a pragmatic, process-oriented approach grounded in financial modeling, quality systems, and strategic clarity. I’ve helped startups raise capital from angels, VCs, and strategic partners, and have led teams from zero revenue through successful exits. Currently pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University, expanding my work into the human side of leadership, recovery, and transformation. My goal—whether in business or personal growth—is the same: to help people see clearly, decide wisely, and build what matters.
