Meet our speakers, who are active leaders in the T.I.M.E. (Technology, Information, Media, Entertainment) areas.
James Kim
Senior Investor, Khosla Ventures
James Kim first became exposed to energy by accident when GE Structured Finance was reorganized into industry verticals. Instead of pursuing opportunities in other sectors, Jim followed his mentor to GE Energy Financial Services(EFS). While at EFS, Jim worked on project finance opportunities across the energy value chain. After helping to structure several renewable energy projects, Jim partnered with a colleague to found the Energy Technology Ventures group. His investments included advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123Systems, China High Speed Transmission, Ocean Power Delivery, and several later stage companies across diverse Cleantech sectors.
Prior to Khosla Ventures, Jim worked as a Senior Partner in the Energy & Materials practice at CMEA Capital, where he collaborated with entrepreneurs from such firms as A123Systems, Danotek, Foro Energy and a number of university spinouts.
Jim received his undergraduate degrees in computer science & electrical engineering and political science from MIT, where he also founded an Internet infrastructure start-up at the height of the technology bubble. He received his MBA and a Masters in quantitative methods from Columbia University.
When he's not spending his free time making wine(red only) or practicing hung gar kung fu, Jim is a faculty member teaching Green Energy & Entrepreneurship at UCLA Anderson and continues to conduct research with a professor at the Columbia Earth Institute.
Prior to Khosla Ventures, Jim worked as a Senior Partner in the Energy & Materials practice at CMEA Capital, where he collaborated with entrepreneurs from such firms as A123Systems, Danotek, Foro Energy and a number of university spinouts.
Jim received his undergraduate degrees in computer science & electrical engineering and political science from MIT, where he also founded an Internet infrastructure start-up at the height of the technology bubble. He received his MBA and a Masters in quantitative methods from Columbia University.
When he's not spending his free time making wine(red only) or practicing hung gar kung fu, Jim is a faculty member teaching Green Energy & Entrepreneurship at UCLA Anderson and continues to conduct research with a professor at the Columbia Earth Institute.
