Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings is a co-founder of Ampla since May 2018 and currently serves as a startup advisor at Cornell Tech starting in March 2024. Prior to these roles, Jim managed corporate strategy and acted as a board observer at Console Group from November 2016 to March 2018, and held a position in principal investments at Macquarie Group from August 2014 to March 2018, focusing on transaction execution and management of private equity investments. Jim also has experience as a teaching assistant for a course on economic analysis at Cornell University in early 2014. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Engineering with a minor in Business from Cornell University, graduating in 2014. Early work experience includes serving as a lifeguard for the Town of Islip from June 2009 to August 2012.