James Hamilton

Projects

digital agency

Digital services for companies making a positive impact. Digital Advertising. Social Media Management. Email Marketing. Data & Analytics. Design. Content… · More

GuideHire

Connecting Consumers with Outdoor Guides & Instructors

Connecting the modern consumer with outdoor guides & instructors. If it gets you outside, We Know a Guide.

With Macgill Davis

Experience

Progress Ventures

Investment Team 2018 - 2020 (about 2 years)

GuideHire

Co-founder 2014 - Present (over 12 years)

Cofounder 2014 - 2017 (almost 3 years)

GuideHire

Board Member

Immensity

Advisor

Employee

GuideHire, Progress Ventures

Advisor

Immensity

Board Member

GuideHire

Education

About

Achievements

Founded @GuideHire. Roles: Branding, Copy Writing, Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Blogging, Photography, Product Management. www.GuideHire.com

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

Skills

Entrepreneurship Sourcing Management Marketing Strategy Acquisitions Investing

Locations

Charleston San Francisco Cambridge New York City Brooklyn Chicago Denver Bermuda Charlottesville Earth Nantucket Los Angeles Vancouver Remote San Jose

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

The Third Wave

What's your favorite non-business book?

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

Fly-fishing, fly-tying, backcountry skiing, working on my art, & traveling.

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Learning is actually fun - pay attention!

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

The people, the creative aspect, creating something that people want to use.

James Hamilton

Entrepreneur & Venture Investor / Advisor

Founded @GuideHire. Roles: Branding, Copy Writing, Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Blogging, Photography, Product Management. www.GuideHire.com