James Pimentel-Pinto

James Pimentel-Pinto

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Angel Investor & Product / Tech pioneer with 30 years experience in seed

I specialize in

Building with AI
Fundraising 101
Building Product

About me

Chief IProduct Officer & Advisor | Former Apple Partner | Angel Investor Helping visionary founders navigate from chaos to clarity—and scale their innovations from 0 to 1 with confidence and heart-centered leadership using smart AI stacks to save you time and money. Book a session with me for help with: ✔ Idea De-risking & Validation Strategy ✔ AI Ethics & Human-Centered Implementation ✔ Product Innovation & Go-To-Market Strategy ✔ B2B2C Models, Generative AI, DeepTech & FinTech ✔ Team Alignment & Stakeholder Strategy Experience & Recognition: 🔹 Co-Founder: Maverick Disruption - pioneering idea validation methodology 🔹 Former Partner: Apple's first iOS developer in Europe, 27 App Store #1s 🔹 Industry Pioneer: Mobile banking (RBS), mCommerce (Next Plc), Creative Technology 🔹 Direct Clients: Apple, Adidas, BBC, Coca-Cola, Disney, Samsung, Virgin Group 🔹 HCAI Co-Founder: Leading ethical AI implementation & heart-centered leadership 🔹 Advisor Portfolio: BlippAR, Testlio, 500 Startups, National Bank of Canada 🔹 LatinX Founder: Passionate about increasing diversity in tech & creating opportunities What sets me apart: I combine 30 years of pioneering Creative Technology with the Maverick Validation Method®—a multi-phase framework that goes beyond surface-level feedback to provide deep, iterative validation with human-guided, nuanced insights. Unlike AI-only tools, I offer team-centric, collaborative processes that deliver actionable roadmaps and real-world readiness. Beyond the boardroom: Film composer, 80s pop songwriter, Brazilian father, and advocate for authentic AI systems that serve humanity rather than replace it. If you're building something transformative and need an experienced partner who understands both the technical nuances and human psychology of innovation—let's create something extraordinary together.

You'll get advice on

  • Ethical AI Strategy & Practical Implementation
  • Pitch deck refinement and investor preparation
  • Teaching you to design lovable digital products
  • Expert Gen-Ai training for brands and creatives
  • Brand marketing for solo founders

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