James Vanreusel, CFA

James Vanreusel, CFA, is the Founder/CEO of Vanreusel Ventures LLC, where they provide corporate finance and CFO advisory services to early-stage and VC-funded scaleups and non-profit companies. James specializes in developing financial and operations management, securing capital and talent, and international expansion. Currently, James holds the position of CFO at Thais Health, a technology-assisted chronic care management company, and Cinesamples, Inc., a producer and distributor of sample libraries and virtual instruments for film and game composers. James also serves as CFO at Good2Go, Inc., a company that uses IoT to enhance consumer convenience, and Harmonix, an investment firm focused on healthcare, life sciences, and deep technology. In addition, James has held CFO roles at macro-eyes, a healthcare AI company, Kidogo, a social enterprise improving access to early childhood care, One Heart World-Wide, a nonprofit organization addressing maternal and neonatal mortality, and Dost Education, a nonprofit empowering parents in India. James is also an Angel Squad Member with Hustle Fund, an investment firm. James Vanreusel brings extensive experience in finance and leadership to their various roles.

James Vanreusel, CFA, holds various degrees and certifications that have contributed to their education and professional development. James pursued a BA in Mathematics & Accounting from the University of Kent from 1993 to 1996. James then completed a degree program in Management & Business at the same university in 1997. During the same year, they also attended Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, where they obtained an MBA with a specialization in Finance & Marketing, which they completed in 1999.

Additionally, James Vanreusel has obtained numerous certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills. In 2009, they became a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder from the CFA Institute. In 2011, they completed the Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker program offered by the John Maxwell Team, as well as a Management Certificate from the Boulder Institute of Microfinance. Furthermore, they have completed several executive education programs, such as the Real Estate Investment and Development program at Rice Business Executive Education | Jones School of Business in 2020 and various programs at UC Berkeley Executive Education, including Blockchain: Technologies and Applications for Business in 2021, Negotiation & Influence in 2021, Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications in 2020, as well as the NextGen Directors Program in 2022 and the Berkeley Executive Leadership Program in 2023.

James Vanreusel's extensive educational background demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the fields of finance, management, and business.