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JP James
JP James is the Chairman & CEO of Hive Financial Assets (HFA), a microfinance consumer lending fund designed to excel in volatile markets. Under his leadership, HFA has consistently delivered over 12% annual returns, managing $100M+ in assets since 2017.
An accomplished entrepreneur, JP also scaled Libreum International LLC into a global consulting firm with over 150 clients spanning industries like FinTech, SaaS, and manufacturing. Previously, as Partner at Lending Science DM Inc., he drove a 750% revenue increase and over 1,000% valuation growth within 18 months through strategic acquisitions and business automation.
JP is an expert in finance and technology, holding a U.S. patent on machine learning in loan processing. He co-authored Data Analytics: Effective Methods for Presenting Results and has lectured at Georgia Tech on Quantitative Computational Finance since 2006. Recently, he joined the National War College to teach advanced AI and quantum computing applications.
A dedicated philanthropist, JP co-founded TiE Atlanta Angels, enabling 54 investments since 2017, and serves on the boards of the Himalayan Children’s Charity and the Association for the Recovery of Children.
Recognized with numerous awards, including Atlanta 500 (2021-2024) and Titan 100 (2023-2024), JP is an alumnus of Georgia Tech and Stanford Graduate School of Business (YPO Class of 2024). His leadership unites finance, technology, and social impact, driving innovation and empowering communities.
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About the Hive Research Institute
Hive Research Institute (HRI) serves as the analytical and innovation hub of Hive Financial Assets. Our economic research translates current macro trends into opportunities within the microfinance and underserved consumer lending space. When uncertainty strikes traditional markets, our articles, white papers, and economic insights identify how these conditions create compelling opportunities for those serving the Americans that conventional finance has traditionally overlooked.
Parallel to our market analysis, HRI champions our most valuable asset: our people. Our Speaker Series and AI initiatives focus entirely on elevating our team's capabilities, fostering curiosity, and driving productivity gains that make us a more effective organization. Whether exploring cutting-edge technologies or hosting thought leaders across industries, we believe that investing in human capital and workflow optimization creates sustainable competitive advantages that compound over time.
Our dual approach of turning volatility into opportunity while continuously upgrading our analytical capabilities defines HRI's mission. We represent a team that doesn't just navigate market volatility but actively invests in the intellectual infrastructure needed to capitalize on it.
Awards & Accolades
Patent Awarded
JP James patent for system, method and computer program for underwriting and processing of loans using machine learning
Leadership Atlanta
Mission
To empower individuals with practical knowledge of economic principles, fostering informed decision-making and financial literacy that benefit both personal and community growth.
Vision
A world where economic understanding is accessible to all, enabling communities to thrive through knowledge-driven choices and fostering a culture of continuous learning in economics.
JP's inspiration and guiding principles
Why JP does what he does
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