Jim Butler

Jim Butler serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Stavvy since May 2023, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership and entrepreneurship. Prior to this role, Jim founded and acted as Principal at Grid Nova, Inc., providing consulting services across various industries for nearly 18 years. Notably, Jim was the Chief Technology Officer at HqO, where contributions were pivotal in increasing the company's valuation from under $50 million to over $700 million during a three-year period. Additional leadership roles include positions at Verizon Media, AOL Platforms, Millennial Media, and Nexage, where Jim significantly impacted the mobile advertising and digital media landscapes. Jim holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, along with master's and bachelor's degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, respectively, and an associate degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology.