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    James Lindsay

    James Lindsay

    A visionary with a background in mathematics and business management who is motivated by creating, shaping, and launching ambitious ventures.

    Product Manager Hong Kong University of Waterlo...
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    Experience
    FbStart
    FbStart
    Employee
    Don Matheson Campaign
    Don Matheson Campaign
    Advisor
    Canadian Community News
    Canadian Community News
    Advisor
    Master Concept (Hong Kong)
    Master Concept (Hong Kong)
    Director of Analytics 2019 - Present (almost 7 years)
    Manage partnership with cutting-edge analytics and CDP solutions such as Mixpanel, Amplitude, and dbt.
    Implement analytics tracking, reports, and dashboards for clients.
    Training... more client product and analyst teams in Retail, Crypto, Media, and Consumer App space.
    Breakthrough
    Breakthrough
    Operations Manager 2018 - 2019 (about 1 year)
    Yumr
    Yumr
    Founder, CEO 2015 - 2017 (about 2 years)
    • Performed market analysis and execution to strategically launch Yumr in Hong Kong.
    • Managed a team of 5 developers locally and remotely while overseas for 9 months.
    • Collaborated... more with 3 other startups to create unique features and integrations.
    • Executed Instagram campaigns gaining over 28,000 submissions and 9,000 followers.
    • Member of Velocity, Communitech, and Facebook Start accelerator programs.
    Mettā
    Mettā
    Entrepreneur in Residence, Program Manager 2016 (4 months)
    * Assisted in developing the organizational structure and management styles of Mettā.
    * Managed the design, development, and launch of the Mettā Connect platform.
    *... more Designed and implemented a unique corporate accelerator program: The Mettā Collider.
    * Coached and mentored over 20 startups, including an Infiniti Motors innovation team.
    * Organized, marketed, and presented at over 25 members-only talks and panels.
    Rokk3r
    Rokk3r
    Startup Business Analyst, Startup Consultant (Co-op) 2014 - 2015 (4 months)
    * Performed market/competitive analysis, redesigned branding and vision/mission statements, built business models, and developed go-to market strategies for startups.
    *... more Developed Source, a new company vertical that connected venture capital to startups.
    * Participated in a think tank to analyze markets; identified emerging trends and industries.
    OANDA
    OANDA
    Product Manager, Strategic Partnerships 2014 (4 months)
    * Conducted user and competitor research to identify gaps in product features and offerings.
    * Developed a corporate partnership strategy by designing the methodology and... more goals.
    * Drove two corporate partnerships from proposal stage: performed due diligence, designed business models, integrated APIs, and internally/externally tested the products.
    * Designed a company zen room to improve morale and increase employee productivity.
    Associate Product Manager 2013 (4 months)
    * Assisted the CMO in market research to propose a strategic company expansion to Japan.
    * Managed the development of the initial OANDA Marketplace, an appstore for financial... more tools.
    * Developed the OANDA University trading competition to increase company brand awareness among students for future employment and grow interest in trading FOREX.
    Plan Group
    Plan Group
    IT Administrator (Co-op) 2012 - 2013 (4 months)
    • Managed and supported company wide Blackberry devices and BES servers .
    • Participated in server room migrations and set up for corporate clients.
    • Implemented... more an inventory management system for employee equipment .
    • Assisted engineering teams in developing AutoCAD drawings for construction projects.
    Founder
     
    Employee
    OANDA, Rokk3r, Yumr, Plan Group, Mettā, Breakthrough, Master Concept (Hong Kong), FbStart
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    Canadian Community News, Don Matheson Campaign
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
     
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    Projects
    Interview on TVB Money Magazine (Cantonese)
    Yumr was featured as Hong Kong's top app for healthy dining.
     
    Education
     
    About
    Achievements

    I successfully launched a startup in an overseas market which was new to me, leading it to becoming one of the top dining apps in Hong Kong, which garnered national news coverage.
    I've coached and consulted over 20 startups, including an Infiniti Motors internal innovation team.
    I've completed 4 strategic corporate partnerships and facilitated a joint venture.
    I successfully began the F&BTech movement in Hong Kong through a series of over 20 events and several participating corporate partners, including Pizza Hut APAC and Maxims.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Business Analysis Business Analyst Go-to-market Strategy Joint Ventures Leadership Management Marketing Management Statistical Analysis Venture Capital Product Management Product Marketing Product Design Business Strategy Mathematical Algorithms/Data Analysis Mathematics Organizational Design Leadership and Team Inspiration Employee Management User-Centered Design Growth Hacking Strategic Vision Branding Go to Market Strategy Public Speaking Sketch Asana Jira Trello HubSpot Competitive Analysis Due Diligence Facebook Market Research Research
    Locations
    New York City Silicon Valley Toronto Canada Los Angeles Berlin London Las Vegas San Francisco Shanghai Los Altos Palo Alto Singapore Boston Miami San Mateo Seoul Seattle Stamford Düsseldorf Cologne Brooklyn Hong Kong Mountain View Munich Berlin Kuala Lumpur City Centre Amsterdam Vancouver Santa Clara Copenhagen China Sydney Shenzhen Guangzhou Romeoville Bangkok
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    How to Win Friends and Influence People
    Algorithms to Live By

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