James is the co-founder of MISSION, a ventures consultancy focused on accelerating the adoption of digital trust solutions and privacy-enhancing decentralised identity.

James has spent his career building at the intersection of digital identity, privacy, communications and payments. As an executive, he has helped grow three technology startups to successful exits including mobile authentication leader TeleSign and decentralised identity pioneer Evernym. James has advised on dozens of digital trust projects across a wide range of sectors including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, supply chain, government, volunteering and international development. At MISSION he supports clients on product strategy and incubates new products to address unmet market needs.