James Gee

James Gee currently serves as the Global Partnerships Manager at Startup Grind, focusing on connecting early-stage companies with funding opportunities and a global network. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Auditor at ING and Internal Auditor at Barclays Investment Bank, after spending eight years as an Equity Trader at IG, where risk mitigation across a global equities portfolio was a key responsibility. Additionally, James founded Instnt Ltd, a real-time dating app, and started their career as a Research Analyst at Nowich Union. James holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from Newcastle University.