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James Appleyard is at Freycinet Investments.

James Appleyard

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Investor at Freycinet Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

A tech startup operator, investor, and advisor who focuses on helping impact-driven companies scale. He helped build charity fundraising technology company Artez Interactive into an international success before founding Freycinet in 2013. He holds degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Toronto and serves as a volunteer and director for several charities.

Experience

Freycinet Ventures (Freycinet Investments Ltd.)Chief Investment Officer, Presidentcurrent2013 — presentToronto, Canada
Mosaic ManufacturingChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2018 — presentToronto, Canada
Haventree BankBoard Member & Chair, Governance & Human Resources Committeecurrent2018 — presentToronto, Canada
Citylitics Inc.Board of Directorscurrent2016 — presentToronto, Canada
Massey College, University of TorontoSenior Fellowcurrent2017 — present
Simple VenturesInvestment Committee & Venture Advisorcurrent2024 — presentCanada
Artez Interactive2009 - 2013, CEO & Chairman2005 — 2013Toronto, Melbourne, Boston, London
University of Toronto MississaugaAssistant Professor - Department of Management2004 — 2011
Pattern Discovery Technologies Inc.COO & Director1998 — 1999Waterloo, ON
Kasten Chase Applied ResearchDirector, International Business Development1997 — 1998Mississauga, ON
Canadian International CouncilDirector, International Business Programs1993 — 1995St. George Campus, University of Toronto

Skills & more

Strategy56Entrepreneurship41Strategic Planning34Leadership34Management28Nonprofits25Public Speaking25Start-ups23Non-profits17Marketing Strategy19Business Strategy16Social Media13

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Who is James Appleyard?: A tech startup operator, investor, and advisor who focuses on helping impact-driven companies scale. He helped build charity fundraising technology company Artez Interactive into an international success before founding Freycinet in 2013. He holds degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Toronto and serves as a volunteer and director for several charities.
Where does James Appleyard work?: James Appleyard is at Freycinet Investments.
Where did James Appleyard go to school?: James Appleyard studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Master of Science - International Relations (M.Sc. - Econs.)); University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); SingularityU (Executive Program on Exponential Technologies & Future Forecasting, Mountainview CA).