Bio
James Wright has helped 200 startups raise half a billion dollars. He's the VC who actually gets it โ ex-Stripe, ex-unicorn, and the guy technical founders call when they need the real playbook. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just what works.
YC Startup School regular. "Build in Public" podcast host. Forbes 30 Under 30. James has seen every pitch, every mistake, every breakout. His talk on Series A will change how you think about fundraising. Seriously.
Demo Conference 2026 โ Full Schedule
All sessions featuring James Wright at Demo Conference 2026. Stages, times, and session types.
From Zero to Series A
Pitching to Technical VCs
Founder Mental Health
Featured Talk
From Zero to Series A
James breaks down the playbook for going from idea to Series A. Learn what investors actually look for, how to tell your story, and the metrics that matter. Includes real examples from LaunchLab portfolio companies.
Past Events
Conferences and events where James Wright has spoken.
Y Combinator Startup School
Mentor & Speaker
2024 ยท Virtual
SaaStr Annual
Fireside Chat
2024 ยท San Francisco
TechCrunch Disrupt
Judge
2023 ยท San Francisco
Web Summit
Speaker
2023 ยท Lisbon
First Round CEO Summit
Speaker
2022 ยท Napa
Featured Articles
Press coverage and articles featuring James Wright.
Awards & Recognition
Awards and recognition received by James Wright.
Top 30 Under 30 Venture
Forbes ยท 2024
Best Angel Investor
European Startup Awards ยท 2023
Community Builder of the Year
Product Hunt ยท 2022
