James Higa
Founder at Offline Ventures LLC
Profile
Higa James is the founder of Offline Ventures LLC, which was founded in 2020, where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
Currently, he holds three jobs, including Director at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum since 2021, Executive Director at Philanthropic Ventures Foundation since 2012, and Independent Director at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee since 2021.
Mr. James has held several former positions, including Senior Director & Office of the CEO at Apple, Inc. from 2001 to 2012, Director-Product Marketing at Apple Computer Japan KK from 1984 to 1989, and VP-Consumer & Asia at RealNetworks, Inc. from 1996 to 2000.
Mr. James also served as a Board of Directors at Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV from 2019 to 2021, Investor Director at Kano Computing Ltd.
from 2013 to 2019, Director at Worldcover, Pbc from 2019 to 2021, Advisor at Siemens AG from 2018 to 2021, Advisor at UNIQLO Co., Ltd.
from 2013 to 2018, Innovation Advisory Board at Lawson, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, and Advisor at Airbnb, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
Mr. James received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1981.
James Higa active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Offline Ventures LLC
Offline Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Offline Ventures LLC (Offline Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Dave Morin, Brit Morin, James Higa and Nate Bosshard. The firm is headquartered in Mill Valley, California. | Founder | 2020-06-30 |
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-31 |
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Philanthropic Ventures Foundation operates as a charity foundation. The private company is based in Oakland, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-07-31 |
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-31 |
Former positions of James Higa
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SIEMENS AG | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-06-29 |
Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV
Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV BiotechnologyHealth Technology Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV provides customer research services. The company provides its services to the energy suppliers, appliance builders, end users and government sectors. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mol, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-29 |
Worldcover, Pbc
Worldcover, Pbc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Worldcover, Pbc provides insurance for crops. The firm specializes in micro insurance, agriculture and impact investing. The company was founded by Christopher Sheehan and Shiliang Tang and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
Kano Computing Ltd.
Kano Computing Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kano Computing Ltd. offers a software platform and a do-it-yourself computer kit. The firm's product is for anyone who wants to start creating with technology. Its starter kit contains Raspberry Pi 2, books, speaker, and a keyboard. The company was founded by Alex Klein, Yonatan Raz-Fridman, and Saul Charles Klein in November 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 2019-05-30 |
AIRBNB, INC. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-03-30 |
Training of James Higa
Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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APPLE INC. | Electronic Technology |
SIEMENS AG | Producer Manufacturing |
LAWSON, INC. | Retail Trade |
AIRBNB, INC. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 10 |
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RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RealNetworks, Inc. engages in the provision of network-delivered digital media applications and services to manage, play, and share digital media. It offers SAFR, RealPlayer, Kontxt, Gamehouse, Realtimes, RealMedia, and mobile services. It operates through the following segment: Consumer Media, Mobile Services, Games. The Consumer Media segment generates revenue from video compression and enhancement technology portfolio. The Mobile Services segment is consisted of the various digital media services to mobile and online service providers as software as a service (SaaS) offerings. The Games segment focuses on the development, publishing, and distribution of casual games, which are offered via mobile devices, digital downloads, and subscription play. The company was founded by Robert Glaser in February 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
UNIQLO Co., Ltd.
UNIQLO Co., Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Uniqlo Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies men and women's apparel and accessories. It operates retail stores under the UNIQLO brand. Its products include shirts, tops, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sleepwears, underwears, socks, and polos. The company was founded on September 2, 1974 and is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan. | Retail Trade |
Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV
Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV BiotechnologyHealth Technology Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV provides customer research services. The company provides its services to the energy suppliers, appliance builders, end users and government sectors. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mol, Belgium. | Health Technology |
Apple Computer Japan KK
Apple Computer Japan KK Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Part of Apple, Inc., Apple Computer Japan KK is a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple Computer Japan KK specifically operates in Japan, providing a range of Apple products and services to customers in the country. The private company's offerings include Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and various accessories, as well as software such as the macOS and iOS operating systems. Additionally, Apple Computer Japan KK operates retail stores and provides customer support services to ensure a seamless experience for its customers. | Electronic Technology |
Kano Computing Ltd.
Kano Computing Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kano Computing Ltd. offers a software platform and a do-it-yourself computer kit. The firm's product is for anyone who wants to start creating with technology. Its starter kit contains Raspberry Pi 2, books, speaker, and a keyboard. The company was founded by Alex Klein, Yonatan Raz-Fridman, and Saul Charles Klein in November 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Worldcover, Pbc
Worldcover, Pbc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Worldcover, Pbc provides insurance for crops. The firm specializes in micro insurance, agriculture and impact investing. The company was founded by Christopher Sheehan and Shiliang Tang and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | |
Offline Ventures LLC
Offline Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Offline Ventures LLC (Offline Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Dave Morin, Brit Morin, James Higa and Nate Bosshard. The firm is headquartered in Mill Valley, California. | Finance |
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Philanthropic Ventures Foundation operates as a charity foundation. The private company is based in Oakland, CA. | Miscellaneous |
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee |
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