James Yaffe

James Yaffe is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience across multiple sectors. As the Founder of Team TA:DA since January 2020, Yaffe has also served as an Investor and Strategic Advisor for Karat and Freeletics, and as a Board Member for PLBY Group, Inc. since February 2021. Additional investments include roles at Transfr, Podium Education, and Simply, where Yaffe also acts as a Board Observer. Previously, Yaffe was a Senior Advisor to the CEO at Ziff Davis and co-founded the company, overseeing its strategy and corporate development. Yaffe contributes to the academic community as a member of the Dean's Advisory Board at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business and has held a Board Member position at BABOON TO THE MOON. Yaffe holds a BGS degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Michigan.