James Bankston
About James Bankston
James Bankston is the President and Co-Founder of Leasecake, a lease management app company based in Winter Park, Florida. He has a background in building construction and extensive experience in real estate, having worked as a developer, landlord, and broker prior to founding the company in 2017.
Work at Leasecake
James Bankston serves as the President and Co-Founder of Leasecake, a company he helped establish in 2017. Under his leadership, Leasecake has developed a lease management application aimed at addressing the needs of commercial property owners. The company operates from Winter Park, Florida, where it focuses on enhancing tenant experiences through innovative lease management technology. Bankston's role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company and ensuring the effective implementation of its solutions in the real estate market.
Education and Expertise
James Bankston studied Building Construction at the University of Florida from 1984 to 1986, where he earned a degree in the field. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in real estate. Prior to co-founding Leasecake, he gained extensive experience as a developer, landlord, and broker, which informs his approach to lease management and technology integration in commercial real estate.
Background
Before establishing Leasecake, James Bankston identified a gap in the market for lease management solutions. This insight led him to co-found a startup in late 2017 focused on developing a lease management app. He collaborated with Taj Adhav, who has a background in technology startups, to create a platform that streamlines lease management processes. Their partnership began with discussions about the challenges faced in managing commercial properties, which ultimately shaped the vision for Leasecake.
Achievements
James Bankston played a pivotal role in bringing Leasecake to fruition, starting from a modest 300-square-foot office with a small initial team. His efforts in combining real estate expertise with technology have significantly contributed to the development of a platform that enhances the management of commercial leases. By utilizing the technology created by Leasecake, he also manages his own commercial real estate properties, demonstrating the practical application of the solutions his company offers.