James Norman

Managing Partner

2021 - Current

Black Operator Ventures is the first seed fund built for and by Black founders. We lead seed rounds, and opportunistically co-invest at the pre-seed and series A alongside our eco-system partners.

CEO

2014

Pilotly is the first market research platform built for creative content. We help the largest organizations of the world optimize their content to achieve their intended outcome. Learn more at http://www.pilot.ly

Partner

2016

Transparent Collective (TC) is a group of founders dedicated to increasing exposure and access to Silicon Valley for African-American as well as Latino/Hispanic men and women. TC is working to break down barriers that acutely affect the success of minority founders at the early start-up stage.

Founder

2013 - 2014

An a la carte TV service that enables TV fans to choose their favorite shows and put in them into a monthly pass.

Chairman of the Board

2013 - 2013

Founder / CEO

2008 - 2013

Put all your favorite videos in one place and discover new ones while you're at it. Using Ubi's intuitive video guide, alongside its other great tools, you can take your ideal video experience anywhere you want. Combining linear / OTT feeds of traditional network content along with SVOD and MCN content, Ubi delivers an all in one viewing experience personalized to your needs.

Co-Founder / Chairman of the Board

2010 - 2012

Manage strategic vision and product strategy at the premier automotive lifestyle fashion label, F1RST.

Web Initiatives

2009 - 2010

Formed a team that successfully launched Mitsubishi into social media, building a significant following on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. General web maintenance on Mitsubishicars.com Developed Interactive strategy to link online efforts to brand story (remains in implementation stage)

Product Planning

2005 - 2008

Co-Founder

2003 - 2006

Automotive marketing firm that developed concept vehicles, devised Gen Y marketing strategies and produced brand events. Clients roaster included, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Mazda and others

Co-Founder

1996 - 2001

One of the first online retailers for car and home audio. Sold product domestically and internationally to audio enthusiasts. Won audio competition awards across the mid-west and east coast at events such as, Db Drag and IASCA, building our reputation as leaders in audio design.