Jim Huntley
InvestorVenture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Jim Huntley, USC Games professor and marketing lead, leverages relationships with Take-Two, Microsoft and Sony to create the Gerald A. Lawson Endowment Fund advancing Black and Indigenous representation in games.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGamingMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Experience
- University of Southern CaliforniaAssociate Professorcurrent2022 β present
- University of Southern CaliforniaVisiting Assistant Professor2020 β 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Games Faculty2017 β 2020Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Griffin Gaming PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2022 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Neolition Inc.Consultantcurrent2015 β presentLos Angeles, ca
- SodaStream International, Ltd.Head of Marketing - US and Latin America2013 β 2015Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
- THQVice President, Global Brand Management2011 β 2012
- THQVice President, Americas Marketing2009 β 2011
- THQSenior Director, Kids and Family Games Marketing2007 β 2009
- MGA EntertainmentVP Marketing / General Mgr Games2005 β 2006
- Mattel Inc.Marketing Director2001 β 2005
- Mars AdvertisingMarketing Director1999 β 2001
- General MillsSenior Manager Promotions Marketing1996 β 1999
Skills & more
Toys1University TeachingBusiness StrategyLicensing17Promotions11Public Relations20New Business Development6Strategic Planning20brand management3Marketing Strategy93Marketing Communications7Online Marketing9
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Team LeadershipProblem SolvingCreative Problem SolvingFranchisee ManagementBrand ManagementOnline AdvertisingIntegrated MarketingVideo GamesManagementGame DevelopmentDigital MediaDigital StrategyLanguages Spanish
From Jim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Griffin Gaming Partners
Alex Kamins
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Altynai Raeva
Senior Fund Accountant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Amira Janbay
Executive Assistant at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Heatherly
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Hollenbeck
CFO at Griffin Gaming Partners
Chris Quaidoo
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Daniel Engelhardt
Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
Daniel Wu
Investor at Griffin Gaming Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Huntley?
- Jim Huntley, USC Games professor and marketing lead, leverages relationships with Take-Two, Microsoft and Sony to create the Gerald A. Lawson Endowment Fund advancing Black and Indigenous representation in games.
- Where does Jim Huntley work?
- Jim Huntley is Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners.
- What does Jim Huntley invest in?
- Jim Huntley invests in Crypto & Web3, Developer Tools, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Social.
- What check size does Jim Huntley write?
- Jim Huntley typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Jim Huntley go to school?
- Jim Huntley studied at Northwestern University (MS, Marketing Communications); American University (BA, Communications); Woodrow Wilson Senior High School (High School Diploma, General).
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