Jim Kenefick

Jim is an entrepreneur of socially responsible businesses who is a principal, partner, or chairman of four different companies: Transactis (e-billing), BetterWorld Telecom (socially responsible phone services), Evox (super-secure wireless technology for the government), and Axentia (socially responsible credit card processor). With over 19 years of experience in the dotcom/telecom industry as an entrepreneur and CEO, Jim has raised over $450 million in venture capital, managed over 600 employees and facilitated over $70 million in sales.

Jim is passionate about guiding and assisting business leaders facing similar considerations of management, growth, and change. His philosophy rests on one basic idea: being a “principle-centered leader.” He helps clients build a marquee Board of Directors, drive strategic direction, establish a strong management team, hire the most qualified staff, raise asset capital, build strategic alliances or develop the corporate/company culture.

Jim is a graduate of MIT’s Birthing of Giants program and Babson College. He guest lectures at his alma mater, George Washington University, and at Georgetown University and University of Maryland. Jim volunteers his services regionally teaching in high schools with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).