JB

James Berdigans

Founder & Executive Chairman at Printify

San Francisco, California

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Work Experience

2015

  • Executive Chairman

    2023

  • CEO & Founder

    2015 - 2023

    Printify is the world’s most famous print-on-demand platform, making it possible for 8 million people around the world to find their freedom. Whether it’s the joy of a new revenue stream, the chance to be your own boss, or just working a schedule you set, Printify changes the game by allowing anyone to sell beautiful custom products around the world hassle-free and with ZERO risk. We’re backed by top Silicon Valley investors like Index Ventures, H&M, and Virgin, as well as angel investors from amazing companies like: Youtube, Twitch, Google, Facebook, Uber, and Instagram. ✨🔥🔥 We’ve won a bunch of awards too: *4x one of Forbes Best Startup Employers 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 *Financial Times - 15th fastest-growing company in the USA 2020 *Inc 5000 # 24th Fastest-Growing Company in the USA * No 1. Startup Brand in the Baltics 2018 + 2019

2016 - 2016

  • Batch 18 Alumni

    2016 - 2016

    500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley with $200M in assets under management. 2016 it was nominated platinum accelerator program.

2014 - 2015

  • Head of Sales, Baltic States Region

    2014 - 2015

    Sales & distribution development for Baltic states.

2012 - 2015

  • Founder & CEO

    2012 - 2015

    Custom-made accessories for Apple iPhone and MacBook made of premium Italian leather. Custom-made On Demand. www.id-infinite.com

2013 - 2015

  • Co Founder

    2013 - 2015

    ac2usb makes innovative AC sockets with integrated USB chargers. Fast, energy efficient and charges all your portable devices. Engineered in USA, California. Made in Europe.

2010 - 2012

  • Manager software outsourcing.

    2010 - 2012

    Managing software development outsourcing team.

  • Teaching Assistant- Microeconomics and Markets

    2010 - 2011

    Giving workshops to groups of thirty students on a study course Microeconomics & Markets twice a week. It includes theoretical explanations (applying advanced mathematics explaining demand, efficiencies, reforms, pricing, taxes, discounted cash flows, NPV, IRR etc.) and hands on experiments simulating real life situations.

  • Administration and management

    2006 - 2009