James Dong

James Dong is an experienced advisor and entrepreneur passionate about supporting small business owners through their role at ICA Fund, which focuses on closing racial and gender wealth gaps. As the owner of Last Minute Gear since 2015, James has developed robust e-commerce solutions and honed operational efficiency in the outdoor gear industry. Previous experience includes operations at Multitudes, where foundational processes were established, and notable improvements in membership were achieved. Consulting at Bain & Company involved addressing strategic challenges for clients, while a tenure at Teleosis Institute led to the development of a pharmaceutical waste take-back program that inspired statewide legislation in California. James holds a degree in Business Administration with additional studies in Environmental Economics & Policy, Chinese, and City & Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.