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James G. Wells

Executive at Sanctuary AI · Former Vice-President at Chrysalix

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

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About

James G. Wells is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor focused on physical AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, he has led teams in commercializing new technologies, with experience spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, intellectual property strategy, fundraising, corporate development, and go-to-market execution.

Executive at Sanctuary AI

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Sanctuary AI's investors · 14

Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M checksBlue CollectiveBrooklyn · $250K – $2M checksBlueLake.vcDCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M checksEvok InnovationsVancouverFoothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M checksGreycroft PartnersNew YorkInBC Investment Corp.British Columbia · $3M – $10M checksIntrepid Growth PartnersTorontoKEC VenturesNew YorkPanache VenturesMontreal · $1.5M checksPropagator VenturesOsloSaltagen VenturesHong KongWorkday VenturesSan Francisco

Co-founders at Sanctuary AI

ONOlivia Norton
Olivia NortonFounder
AAAjay Agrawal
Ajay AgrawalFounder
GRGeordie Rose
Geordie RoseFounder
SG
Suzanne GildertFounder

Experience

  1. Sanctuary AIChief Executive Officer2024 — 2026
  2. Sanctuary AIInterim CEO2024
  3. Sanctuary AIChief Commercial Officer (CCO)2020 — 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  4. Sanctuary AIVP Corporate Development2018 — 2020
  5. Metabolik Technologies (acquired)Board Director2017 — 2020Vancouver, Canada Area
  6. Ekona PowerBoard Director2017 — 2019Vancouver BC
  7. HARBO Technologies Ltd (aquired)Board Director2017 — 2019Tel Aviv Area, Israel
  8. Rotoliptic Technologies Inc.Board Director2016 — 2019Squamish, BC
  9. Evok InnovationsVP Investments2015 — 2019Vancouver, Canada Area
  10. Inventys Thermal Technologies Inc.Board Observer2014 — 2015Vancouver, Canada Area
  11. Axine Water TechnologiesBoard Director2014 — 2015Vancouver, Canada Area
  12. Axine Water TechnologiesBoard Member (Observer)2012 — 2014
  13. Chrysalix EVCVice-President2013 — 2015
  14. Chrysalix EVCAssociate2012 — 2013Vancouver, Canada Area
  15. Chrysalix EVCAnalyst2010 — 2012
  16. MineSense Technologies Ltd.Board Member (Observer)2013
  17. exro technologies inc.Business Development2009 — 2010
  18. British Columbia Institute of TechnologyTechnology Commericialization Officer (ARLO)2005 — 2009
  19. Toastmasters InternationalPublic Speaker2007 — 2009
  20. Lendary Social Financing Inc.Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder2006 — 2007
  21. Vancouver Entrepreneurs Toastmasters ClubGuest2006 — 2007
  22. Wax-it HistologyBusiness Development Manager2005
  23. ACE UBC (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship)Vice President of External Affairs2002 — 2004
  24. University-Industry LIaison OfficeTechnology Transfer Intern2002 — 2003
  25. Parkinsons Society of CanadaCyclist and Fundraiser2002
  26. College Pro PaintersFranchise Owner2001

Skills & more

Strategic Planning19Public Speaking5Leadership8Strategy36Management11Analysis3Start-ups99Intellectual Property5Technology Commercialization4Due Diligence24Renewable Energy17Energy13
+12 moreEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurMarket AnalysisVenture CapitalFundraisingCleantechFinancial ModelingBusiness StrategyInvestmentsNew Business DevelopmentCommercializationClean Technology

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Who is James G. Wells?
James G. Wells is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor focused on physical AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, he has led teams in commercializing new technologies, with experience spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, industrial automation, intellectual property strategy, fundraising, corporate development, and go-to-market execution.
Where did James G. Wells go to school?
James G. Wells studied at The University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry); Singularity University Executive Program; British Columbia Institute of Technology (Management Courses).

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