James Colgan

James Colgan is an experienced professional currently serving as an Operating Partner at Cathay Innovation since July 2025, where responsibilities include evaluating SaaS and AI opportunities, tracking portfolio performance, and refining product strategies for founders. Colgan also functions as a Fractional Chief Product Officer at Beyond the Build.ai from March 2025, focusing on aiding SaaS founders in overcoming growth challenges. Previous positions include Chief Product Officer at Envoy, where a comprehensive product transformation was led, as well as advisory roles at Coho AI and a dual capacity as Chief Product Officer and Board Member at Lepaya, emphasizing product strategy and team effectiveness. Colgan holds professional education credentials in designing and building AI products from MIT and has completed post-graduate courses in marketing, sales, and economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz.