James Earl Brown III

James Earl "Jim" Brown III currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at SynMax, a data analytics and intelligence firm specializing in AI and satellite imagery. As the Founder and General Partner of Arena Growth Partners, Jim focuses on helping early-stage growth businesses scale effectively. Previous roles include Executive Advisor at CenterGate Capital, Chief Executive Officer at Dynamic Light, and Chief Strategy Officer at Vericlave, where Jim emphasized innovation in surgical technology and cybersecurity, respectively. Jim's extensive background in finance and operations includes leadership positions at the University of Texas, SPARKPHONE, and Virtus Capital Partners. Educational qualifications encompass an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, a J.D. from New York University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point.