James Stanzler joined Atreides Management, LP as Managing Director in April 2019. He was named a Partner of Atreides Ventures in September 2023. Prior to Atreides, James spent 9 years at Highfields Capital. He managed portfolio investments in the media, telecommunication, and technology sectors globally. Prior to joining Highfields, James was a senior research analyst at Loch Capital Management, and before that he was a Director of Planning & Analysis at the largest cable company in the UK. James began his career in equity research. He is currently President of the Foundation Board of Phoenix Charter Academy and graduated with a BA in English and American Literature from Brown University.