James O'donoghue
About James O'donoghue
James O'Donoghue is a Ventures Product Leader at Finder - Wallet, with extensive experience in operations and growth across various organizations in Australia. He has a background in marketing and has contributed to blockchain research initiatives while demonstrating a strong interest in decentralized finance and applications.
Work at Finder
James O'donoghue currently serves as the Ventures Product Leader for Finder - Wallet, a position he has held since 2021 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for leading operations, compliance, and partnerships. His work involves identifying and structuring foundational building blocks for technically demanding opportunities. He previously worked at Finder as the New Ventures Leader for nine months from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to the development of new business initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Finder, James O'donoghue worked at HiveEx.com as the Head of Operations & Growth from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at HiveEx.com followed two years at Columbus Agency, where he held the position of Performance Leader from 2016 to 2018 and Performance Analyst from 2015 to 2016. He also worked at Metcash as a Promotions Coordinator for six months in 2014. His diverse experience spans various roles in performance analysis, operations, and growth strategy.
Education and Expertise
James O'donoghue studied at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Marketing from 2010 to 2014. He also attended Brisbane Boy's College. His educational background supports his expertise in marketing, operations, and product leadership, particularly in the fintech sector.
Industry Involvement
James O'donoghue co-sponsored the Dentsu Aegis Network’s Blockchain Research Committee, which aims to enhance advertising and media strategies in a blockchain-powered future. His involvement in this initiative reflects his interest in emerging technologies and their applications in business. He has a keen interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized applications (DApps), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), which aligns with his current role in the fintech industry.