James McMahon, Founder
James is the founder of McMahon Ventures, a New Orleans-based firm that partners with entrepreneurs and businesses to build and launch innovative software products. He has over 20 years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries and organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. James began his career as an Investment Associate at Shaw Capital where he led the due diligence and financial modeling efforts for $1B+ in energy and infrastructure investment opportunities. He later supported The Shaw Group's $3B merger with Chicago Bridge & Iron. James transitioned into the startup world and has co-founded and supported multiple new ventures developing software applications in various sectors.
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James has been married to his wife Erica for 22 years. They have two children and live in New Orleans, LA.
My Expertise:
Startup Development
Practical, hands-on support to turn your startup ideas into successful ventures, leveraging my experience to navigate early-stage challenges.
Business Finance
Expertise in financial planning and analysis, helping you navigate funding, budgeting, and financial planning with confidence.
Strategic Growth
Crafting innovative strategies that are scalable and designed to meet the unique challenges of growing startups.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic guidance for startups looking to merge, acquire, or be acquired, ensuring smooth and beneficial transitions.
My Education:
Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business
- Master of Business Administration
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University of New Orleans
- Bachelor of Science in Management
My Certifications:
University of Pennsylvania - Wharton Online
- AI Strategy & Governance
- AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists
- AI Applications in Marketing & Finance