James Gee is Global Sales Director at Startup Grind and Director of the Silicon Valley chapter, where he leads global sponsorship revenue, strategic partnerships, and the growth of Startup Grind’s flagship Bay Area presence. Based in Silicon Valley after moving from the UK, James operates at the intersection of sales, partnerships, events, and ecosystem development—working closely with founders, venture capital firms, accelerators, and enterprise partners.

James has played a key role in scaling Startup Grind’s commercial partnerships, launching new revenue streams, and executing large-scale events including the Startup Grind Conference, AI Demo Series, and Funded Female Founder Women’s Summit. His work focuses on building repeatable, sponsor-friendly platforms while preserving Startup Grind’s founder-first values and global community ethos.

With a background spanning startups, partnerships, and community building across the UK and US, James is known for his practical, relationship-driven approach to growth and his ability to turn ecosystem access into tangible outcomes for founders, investors, and partners.