James Pérez Foster

James (JP) Pérez Foster is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including finance, investment, and social impact. Currently serving as a Steward at the Council for Inclusive Capitalism and a General Partner at Social Economy Ventures, LLC, James is also an active member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association. A principal at Bainbridge Ventures, LLC, James focuses on venture partnerships and DEI investments, while concurrently holding positions as Executive Leadership Strategies at dovetail solutions and as an Independent Director on the Board of Crossroads Impact Corp. Additionally, James has contributed to the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative as a mentor and capital advisor. James's entrepreneurial acumen is exemplified by founding Solera National Bank, Colorado's first Latino markets-focused commercial bank, and previously holding executive roles at TechDad Inc. James's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School.