James Early Richards

James Early Richards is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and management. As Co-Founder and COO of Orbital Kitchens since January 2020, Richards has led strategic initiatives in the culinary sector. Prior roles include General Manager at The Greenwich Social, where responsibilities involved overseeing operations from July 2019 to April 2020, and Financial Analyst positions at Manifest Capital and Black Rose Hospitality LLC. Earlier experience includes co-founding Oley 5C Delivery, a food delivery service catering to students at Claremont Colleges, and an internship at CreditSights focused on sales and research. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Mathematical Economics and Organizational Studies from Pitzer College and a semester abroad at the University of Adelaide studying Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.