Jim Collins's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

B.S. in Business AdministrationUniversity of PennsylvaniaJim Collins was born on November 1, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. After earning his degree, Jim worked as a financial analyst at Lehman Brothers from 1992-06-01 to 1994-09-01. He then worked as an equity research analyst at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1998-09-01 to 2000-09-01. In 2001, he became theVP at European Automotive Analyst at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He also held the executive posts of Associate - Equity Research at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1994-09-01 to 1997-12-01 and Chief Executive Officer at Excelsior Capital Partners from 2000-11-01 to 2001-03-01. From 2003-11-01 to 2005-11-01, Jim was the Editor at MicroCap Guru. From 2006-11-01 to 2007-11-01, he was the Contributor at Forbes. From 2014-11-01 to 2021-03-01, Jim was the Contributor at TheStreet. From 2014-11-01 to 2021-03-01, Jim was the Editor at Forbes Real Money.

🎓 Education

Jim Collins has a bachelor's degree in Economics/History from Duke University, where he also studied AB. During his time at Duke, Collins gained experience in teaching and research, developing his intellectual and managerial skills.After Duke, Collins worked as an economist at two firms before he became a research economist at Pimco in2000. He is currently a research economist at Pimco.Collins's work experience, professional development and education has prepared him for a successful career in investment management and analysis, including work in senior Investment Committee positions at public companies and private firms, as well as serving as a managing director at Pimco.Collins's significant contributions to the investment industry include his books "The bell curve of success" and "The stock market is not a simple business". In "The bell curve of success", Collins shows that the stocks of the highest rewarded firms tend to have the same stock price throughout their careers, while the stocks of the lowest-rewarded firms tend to have a larger decrease in their stock price over time.Collins's books have been published in over twenty languages, and have been translated into twenty-four. Collins is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and has been awarded numerous awards, including the Dodge award and the John S. Bond award from the investment industry.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Jim Collins has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. He began his career in private industry as a senior vice president at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where he played a significant role in developing the company's automotive group. From there, he moved on to lead the equity research team at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. During his time at the company, he helped to grow the company's stock byiling in undervalued assets and then taking advantage of bad markets.In his most recent role, JimCollins has served as the CEO of Excelsior Capital Partners. At Excelsior Capital Partners, JimCollins is responsible for all of the company's investment endeavors.his goal is toStrategy and manage Excelsior Capital Partners so that it invests in quality and innovative companies that can provide value for shareholders.JimCollins has a extensive background in technical and interpersonal skills. He has developed successful relationships with many of his clients and colleagues, both within and outside of the investment industry. This knowledge and experience gives him the ability to build strong public and private partnerships. In his previous roles, he has been known for his ability to build consensus in his teams and manage difficult conversations.JimCollins has qualities that are rare in investment leaders: a deep understanding of his clients and a passion for helping them succeed. He has an unrivaled technique for building consensus within his teams and is able to navigate difficult conversations. He has a proven track record of success in leading teams and knows how to build consensus around important decisions.Izzie Heaps, Managing Director at HackerOne, said, "JimCollins is the perfect leader for HackerOne. He's no stranger to difficult negotiations, and he understands the lasting value that technology can bring to business. He's also an excellent communicator, and his team is amazing at working together."Despite all of his experience, JimCollins still continues to learn. He is currently a member of the board of directors for ThePortfolioGuru and is also an attendee at the Bullion Exchange Summit. He also continues to contribute to various publications and provide commentary on investment topics.