About
Trained architect and ex-McKinsey consultant; ran Nested commercial operations and later Even (sold 2024).
Co-Founder & former COO at Nested
Intro paths
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In turn, James can intro founders to Nested's investors below.
Nested's investors Β· 6
Co-founders at Nested
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Matt RobinsonCo-Founder & former CEO
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Phil CowansCo-Founder & former CTO
Experience
- T&CoTransformation Partnercurrent2023 β presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ventures TogetherAngel Investor2021 β 2024United Kingdom
- NestedChief Operating Officer (Nested); MD (Even)2016 β 2023London, United Kingdom
- Pacific Equity PartnersAssociate Director2010 β 2015Sydney, Australia
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2008 β 2010
- AedasArchitect2006 β 2007
Skills & more
Value CreationBusiness TransformationClimate TechFinTechSalesBusiness-to-Business (B2B)B2CB2B2CMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Green TechnologyTurnaround InitiativesPricing Strategy
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Go-to-Market StrategySustainabilityChange ManagementProposition DevelopmentConsultingProject ManagementProcess EfficiencyOrganizational DesignStrategyOperational ExcellenceSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Problem SolvingLanguages French Β· Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Turford?
- Trained architect and ex-McKinsey consultant; ran Nested commercial operations and later Even (sold 2024).
- Where does James Turford work?
- James Turford is Co-Founder & former COO of Nested.
- What companies did James Turford found?
- James Turford founded Nested.
- Where did James Turford go to school?
- James Turford studied at The University of Sheffield (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Architecture); Shrewsbury School.
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