The Founder Playbook: Lessons from 3X Founder James Norman

​Want to learn the blueprint behind building a successful venture? Join us for a conversation with James Norman, founder and Managing Partner of Black Operator Ventures, the first seed fund built by and for Black founders.

James is a serial entrepreneur who launched his first online company at just 16 years old. He is the founder of Pilotly, a leading market research platform for creative content that delivers consumer insights for companies like Amazon, Audible, and more. Driven by a passion for social equity, James went on to co-found Black Operator Ventures (Black Ops) to support and invest in the next generation of Black founders.

Whether you’re launching a startup, exploring VC, or learning how to build products people actually want, you’ll walk away with practical frameworks you can apply immediately.