James is co-founder and Chief Executive of financial technology and blockchain firm Kuva. A National Arts Merit Award nominee and a grantee of multiple innovation patents including next generation e-payments, he has hands on experience across 3 continents building world class challenger brands using technology and art to create new paradigms. James has executed digital projects with world class brands including digital strategy and UX for Australia’s 2nd largest financial exchange that trades in excess of $1Bn daily, Budweiser, Tommy Hilfiger, Diageo and many more.   Passionate about economic development, James was instrumental in helping transform Christchurch New Zealand from a predominantly agricultural city into a billion dollar high-tech hub of innovation. He is a past President the Surry Hills Chamber of Commerce, one of Sydney’s main creative precincts.  His key focus is  how technology and art can transform people’s economic wellbeing.