James Wang of Mimosa Ventures Joins DallasMeetup’s Executive Advising Team

The team at DallasMeetup is ecstatic to announce we’ve added a new Executive Advisor amongst our ranks: James Wang, Founder of Mimosa Ventures 🥳

James Wang is an investor and advisor supporting founders building transformative companies in finance, technology, and healthcare. As founder of Mimosa Ventures, he partners with early-stage startups, offering strategic guidance informed by his operational and financial expertise.

James was the fourth employee at Alerian, a leading energy infrastructure data and analytics firm. As Director of Data Science, he led the development of the company’s flagship indices and analytics platforms, helping grow the business from inception to over $20 billion in AUM. His work combined technical rigor with a focus on scalable infrastructure, a philosophy he continues to apply in venture investing.

He later led financial operations at Preciate, guiding the company through a successful Series A. James began his career in equity research at Raymond James, where he built a strong foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and sector analysis. A Johns Hopkins University graduate with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, he brings a unique blend of technical precision and business acumen to his investments.

Active in the entrepreneurial community, James contributes to the DEC Network, Capital One Accelerator, and Health Wildcatters. He also mentors and lectures at the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, the SMU Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. Additionally, he’s a member of the North Texas Angel Network.

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