James Berdigans
Executive Chairman at Printify
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Executive Chairman
2023 - Current
CEO & Founder
2015 - 2023
Printify is the world’s most famous print-on-demand platform, making it possible for 8 million people around the world to find their freedom. Whether it’s the joy of a new revenue stream, the chance to be your own boss, or just working a schedule you set, Printify changes the game by allowing anyone to sell beautiful custom products around the world hassle-free and with ZERO risk. We’re backed by top Silicon Valley investors like Index Ventures, H&M, and Virgin, as well as angel investors from amazing companies like: Youtube, Twitch, Google, Facebook, Uber, and Instagram. ✨🔥🔥 We’ve won a bunch of awards too: *4x one of Forbes Best Startup Employers 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 *Financial Times - 15th fastest-growing company in the USA 2020 *Inc 5000 # 24th Fastest-Growing Company in the USA * No 1. Startup Brand in the Baltics 2018 + 2019
Batch 18 Alumni
2016 - 2016
500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley with $200M in assets under management. 2016 it was nominated platinum accelerator program.
500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.
Head of Sales, Baltic States Region
2014 - 2015
Sales & distribution development for Baltic states.
Founder & CEO
2012 - 2015
Custom-made accessories for Apple iPhone and MacBook made of premium Italian leather. Custom-made On Demand. www.id-infinite.com
Co Founder
2013 - 2015
ac2usb makes innovative AC sockets with integrated USB chargers. Fast, energy efficient and charges all your portable devices. Engineered in USA, California. Made in Europe.
Manager software outsourcing.
2010 - 2012
Managing software development outsourcing team.
Teaching Assistant- Microeconomics and Markets
2010 - 2011
Giving workshops to groups of thirty students on a study course Microeconomics & Markets twice a week. It includes theoretical explanations (applying advanced mathematics explaining demand, efficiencies, reforms, pricing, taxes, discounted cash flows, NPV, IRR etc.) and hands on experiments simulating real life situations.
Administration and management
2006 - 2009