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James Murphy

Investor

Managing Partner at Proton Enterprises · Executive Officer, Director at Drink LMNT

New York, New York

Writes $10K – $2.5M checks · typically $100K

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About

James Murphy is CEO and co-founder of Drink LMNT, a hydration-focused beverage company. He has founded five natural product brands throughout his career and holds angel investments in over 50 wellness companies including Thrive Market, MUD/WTR, and Levels Health, while also operating a growth equity fund called ALIVE. Murphy previously worked on cross-border payments and small business funding, ran a venture studio model at Proton, and holds a degree in Humanities from Yale, where he currently serves as an assistant course facilitator at the Yale School of Management.

Executive Officer, Director at Drink LMNT

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Co-founders at Drink LMNT

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Robb WolfExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Drink LMNTCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentBig Sky, MT
  2. Proton EnterprisesCo-Foundercurrent2012 — presentNew York
  3. Empowering NeurologistPartner & Business Managercurrent2012 — present
  4. Sitwayen Development GroupManaging Partner2011 — 2015Haiti

Skills & more

Business Strategy27Financial Modeling25Investments18Valuation15Venture Capital14Entrepreneurship28Financial Analysis10Private Equity9Corporate Development6Start-up Ventures7Crowdfunding6Incubation5
+9 moreStrategyStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingManagementResearchStart-upsFood & BeverageE-commerceDTC

Languages English · Haitian Creole · Spanish

  • Business Incubation ManagerInBIA, International Business Innovation Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Murphy?
James Murphy is CEO and co-founder of Drink LMNT, a hydration-focused beverage company. He has founded five natural product brands throughout his career and holds angel investments in over 50 wellness companies including Thrive Market, MUD/WTR, and Levels Health, while also operating a growth equity fund called ALIVE. Murphy previously worked on cross-border payments and small business funding, ran a venture studio model at Proton, and holds a degree in Humanities from Yale, where he currently serves as an assistant course facilitator at the Yale School of Management.
Where does James Murphy work?
James Murphy is Managing Partner at Proton Enterprises.
What check size does James Murphy write?
James Murphy typically writes checks of $10K – $2.5M.
Where did James Murphy go to school?
James Murphy studied at Yale University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Arts in the Humanities).

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Also worked at Empowering Neurologist1