James Sanders
Investments Director, QAI Ventures
James Sanders is the Investments Director at QAI Ventures, where he manages the firm’s portfolio companies and provides strategic guidance on growth, fundraising, and commercialization. With a background as a founder, investor, and ecosystem builder, James understands the entrepreneurial journey firsthand.
After successfully exiting his own fintech startup, he joined SIX, the Swiss Stock Exchange, where he helped design its startup programs and launch its early-stage corporate venture capital fund. His analytical mindset and hands-on approach have made him a trusted advisor to Quantum AI startups navigating the complex path from lab to market.
A former baseball player and lifelong coach, James thrives on helping others unlock their potential, whether in sports or business. At QAI Ventures, he applies the same principles - discipline, adaptability, and teamwork - to support founders in transforming frontier technologies into scalable, high-impact ventures.
