Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director @ Global responsibility for William Blair for all Venture Capital activities; Advisory, Equity Capital Markets, eco-system development. From November 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder @ Responsible for all strategic and foundational decision making regarding growth of the organization. From January 2013 to Present (3 years) Founder and Chairman @ The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) is a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs on their path to building high-growth, sustainable businesses that serve as platforms for economic development and civic leadership. Its flagship project, 1871, fulfills CEC’s vision of a central address for entrepreneurs in Chicago. CEC runs and operates the workspace, develops programming, organizes events and ensures that the culture of 1871 allows entrepreneurs the greatest opportunity for success. From January 2003 to Present (13 years) Advisory Board Member @ From July 2015 to July 2015 (1 month) Board Member @ From April 2015 to April 2015 (1 month) Senior Advisor @ Advise the GP on Fund strategy. From October 2014 to April 2015 (7 months) Board Member @ From June 2014 to March 2015 (10 months) Board Member @ From November 2011 to March 2015 (3 years 5 months) Board Member @ From January 2008 to March 2015 (7 years 3 months) Board Observer @ From January 2007 to March 2015 (8 years 3 months) Managing Director @ Jim was Managing Director of MVC Capital, responsible for sourcing and transacting global deals across multiple industries with both innovative equity and debt structures. Jim was also the lead MD instrumental in raising the successful MVC Private Equity Fund during one of the most difficult fundraising periods in recent history. Jim is currently an Advisor to the MVC PE Fund. From January 2008 to November 2014 (6 years 11 months) Board Observer @ From August 2013 to October 2014 (1 year 3 months) Board Observer @ From January 2012 to October 2014 (2 years 10 months) Board Observer @ From October 2011 to October 2014 (3 years 1 month) CEO @ Interim CEO of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) and 1871. The CEC is managing, operating and programming 1871, a co-working center with over 250 startups building their early-stage businesses located at The Merchandise Mart. Founded the CEC in 2003. From June 2013 to January 2014 (8 months) Board Observer @ From December 2008 to November 2009 (1 year) Chief Innovation Officer - Corporate Vice President, Technology Acceleration @ Corporate Vice President of Motorola’s internal venture capital fund, the Early Stage Accelerator which was considered 'best in class' for innovative approaches and awarded with the 'CEO Award' for outstanding contribution to the company given annually to one team leader. Continued to serve as investment leader for Motorola Ventures as a member of the investment committee sourcing and helping to transact several key deals for the corporation. Additional responsibility as Company leader of all Standards and Intellectual Property strategy and development. Operational responsibilities included managing a global team of technologists to accelerate technology research from innovation through early-stage commercialization, standards and IP development. Created over 25 businesses and 5 products, while reducing the innovation time to market by 50% and increasing the number of innovative ideas generated by 9x. While at Motorola built several high growth businesses for the corporation, including the highly successful launch of the Google – Motorola “Droid” product, the first of its kind in North America. Innovation projects focused on mobile and embedded software and devices, advanced wireless networking, security technology, automotive, big data, analytics software, enterprise mobility, next generation public safety, broadband for the home, mobile broadband, business services, and advanced energy solutions. Created Global work teams in China, Europe, Middle East, Latin America in developing joint development agreements with companies, universities and country development offices. From January 2004 to December 2007 (4 years) Motorola Ventures - Board Observer and Investor @ Board of Directors Observer and Investor as part of broader team on core Motorola Ventures team for: Molecular Imprints Inc., Foundstone, Clarity, Advanced Public Safety (APS), Figure 8 Wireless, Morpho Technologies, Clarisay, Graviton, Xsilogy, Luxtera, First International Digital, Traq Wireless, Physiome, TissueInformatics, Watchpoint, PacketVideo, MobilEye (Israel), MILCOM, Mesh Networks, Magic4, Plumb Design, Ignition Fund, Jerusalem Global Fund, Paladin Fund, SecureOps, Paratek, Identix, 4th Pass, Epicentric, Entropic, Intellon, Cedar Point, Coppergate, E-Ink, Global Locate, AURA, A123, Danger, Inc., Dilithium Networks, July Systems, Bluefire, Avvenu, Apertio, UDCAST, Dexterra, Tango Networks, Trapeze, Tekion, Camero, Integrian, Lumus, Airclic, Global Locate, Navini, Lumidigm, AmberPoint, Skybitz, Bitfone, Sonaptic, Endforce, Asylum Telecom, Orthogon, Centerpost and Shanghai NewMargin Ventures, one of the leading domestic venture capital firms in China • Acted as Motorola's designated Board Observer to multiple venture backed companies. • Provided guidance to various BoDs and coordinated relationships between start-ups and Motorola. From September 1999 to December 2007 (8 years 4 months) Corporate Director - Intellectual Property and Standards Policy @ From January 2004 to November 2007 (3 years 11 months) Co-Founder and Managing Director @ Co-Founder and Managing Director of Motorola Ventures. Since 1998, completed over 100 venture and debt transactions handling the legal and financial transactions as well as the operational control of investments within the portfolio in a cross-functional team effort. Oversaw the creation of investment operations with his Partners in Silicon Valley, Europe, Israel and China. Co-created the investment program and established it as one of the premier corporate venture practices in the world realizing numerous exits and a top tier IRR. Developed MV’s investment thesis around monetizing both strategic and financial returns. Focused on emerging networks (3G, 4G, Wireline, Cable), new media, mobile devices, Web 2.0, enterprise software, and material science. Developed multiple core partnerships in various venture markets worldwide and helped lead strategic implementation of new technology innovations through these partnerships. From September 1999 to January 2004 (4 years 5 months) Co-Founder @ From January 2003 to August 2003 (8 months) Founder - Young Leaders Society @ From January 2003 to August 2003 (8 months) White House Fellowship @ Served in the U.S. Government as a White House Fellow appointed by President Clinton. Was chosen by and served his assignment through Treasury Secretaries Robert Rubin and Larry Summers and Chief of Staff Sheryl Sandberg. Was responsible for coordinating strategies on domestic financial policy, hedge funds, electronic commerce and community development policy. Also served as a key advisor to senior Treasury management on policies in the areas of international finance, U.S. financial markets, debt management, and financial services. From September 1998 to September 1999 (1 year 1 month) Washington D.C. Metro AreaManager @ Operational and strategic consultant serving 10 different Fortune 500 companies in various capacities (supply chain effectiveness, customer retention, sales force improvements, revenue enhancement, cost cutting and organizational re-design). From September 1996 to September 1998 (2 years 1 month) Founder - Young Professionals Board @ From January 1998 to August 1998 (8 months) Founder @ From January 1995 to August 1996 (1 year 8 months) Founder - Field Associates @ From January 1995 to August 1995 (8 months) Intern - Ways and Means Committee @ Tax, Healthcare and Trade Law and Policy From September 1992 to May 1994 (1 year 9 months) Summer Associate @ Financial Analysis From June 1993 to August 1993 (3 months) Summer Associate @ International Law with prestigious German Law Firm From June 1992 to August 1992 (3 months) Finance Committee Associate @ Financial analysis and overall public policy initiatives From June 1991 to September 1991 (4 months) Greater Chicago AreaParalegal @ Financial and legal analysis associated with multiple transactions From January 1991 to June 1991 (6 months) Teacher @ Teacher of Accounting, English, Math and History From January 1990 to January 1991 (1 year 1 month) South AfricaAssociate Broker @ Financial analysis and negotiations From August 1989 to December 1989 (5 months) Intern @ Lyndon Baines Johnson Congressional Internship Program - Office of Congressman Dan Rostenkowski, MC (Chicago, Illinois) From January 1987 to June 1989 (2 years 6 months) Construction Worker @ From June 1988 to August 1988 (3 months) Intern/Runner @ From June 1987 to August 1987 (3 months)

Henry Crown Fellowship - Infin8 @ Aspen Institute From 2003 to 2007 MBA, Management @ Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management From 1994 to 1996 JD, Corporate and International Law @ Georgetown University Law Center From 1991 to 1994 Certificate of Distinction, Summer Course in English Law @ The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) From 1992 to 1992 BA, English, Government @ Georgetown University From 1985 to 1989 High School @ Loyola Academy From 1981 to 1985 James O'Connor is skilled in: Strategy, Venture Capital, Mobile Devices, Investments, Leadership, Management, Enterprise Software, E-commerce, Finance, Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds, Financial Services, Team Building, Start-ups, Corporate Development