Current Firm
Black Operator Ventures
Investments
1+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, Fintech
About James Norman
James Norman is a serial entrepreneur who founded his first company at 16 and brings an uncommon combination of hands-on hardware, automotive, and media experience to venture capital, currently serving as both CEO of content testing platform Pilotly and GP at Black Operator Ventures. He co-created The Black Founder List and authored a widely-cited Harvard Business Review piece using data he personally compiled on every Black founder who has raised venture capital, arguing there is a measurable arbitrage opportunity in backing these entrepreneurs due to their identity-tied commitment and authentic customer relationships.
Focus Areas
EnterpriseFintechAISaaS
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Notable Investments
Sean Green