Experience

TrueNorth IP

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Chandler, Arizona, United States Mr. Trueman is the Managing Director of TrueNorth IP, a boutique IP investment bank offering a unique combination of intellectual property (IP) and investment banking services that allows IP owners to realize the full potential of their IP. Its services are transaction focused and include raising capital for litigation involving IP, buying IP and IP royalty streams, and globally licensing/enforcing IP. Please visit TrueNorth IP to learn more and feel free to contact me with any… Show more Mr. Trueman is the Managing Director of TrueNorth IP, a boutique IP investment bank offering a unique combination of intellectual property (IP) and investment banking services that allows IP owners to realize the full potential of their IP. Its services are transaction focused and include raising capital for litigation involving IP, buying IP and IP royalty streams, and globally licensing/enforcing IP. Please visit TrueNorth IP to learn more and feel free to contact me with any questions and to see how we can help. Show less



Innovation Acceleration Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Greater Phoenix Area Innovation Acceleration Capital is a Technology Investment Firm that provides strategic advice and management support to corporations that are facing the need to develop Outsourced R&D Strategies. We do this by developing novel investment vehicles that lowers the overall risk of investing in emerging technology research and development of new products and services. We work with Venture Funds, Private Wealth funds, and Corporations to design the ideal investment vehicle for all stages of… Show more Innovation Acceleration Capital is a Technology Investment Firm that provides strategic advice and management support to corporations that are facing the need to develop Outsourced R&D Strategies. We do this by developing novel investment vehicles that lowers the overall risk of investing in emerging technology research and development of new products and services. We work with Venture Funds, Private Wealth funds, and Corporations to design the ideal investment vehicle for all stages of technology development. We focus on designing technology ecosystems in sectors where there are a diverse intersection of technological problems to solve. We support the development of both new product and IP strategies for our corporate clients. We work with teams of entrepreneurs and inventors who are the source of disruptive technologies where IP is an important component in the overall value creation of a new idea, product or company. Our mission is to change the world so that people from all parts of the world can live a better life. Show less



Ocean Tomo China

• Managing Director

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Orange County, California Area Ocean Tomo LLC, the intellectual capital merchant banc™ firm, along with Sinofaith IP Group, one of the largest IP protection companies in China, launched Ocean Tomo China - a collaboration focused on providing advisory services to support the acquisition and monetization of intellectual property assets and technology in China.



Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Irvine, CA James Trueman was a member of Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC (“OTIG”), a subsidiary of Ocean Tomo, LLC, formed in 2015 as a licensed broker dealer under federal and state securities law.



Ocean Tomo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  Orange County, California Area Mr. Trueman was a Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, overseeing the Transactions Business Unit, which is composed of IP Transaction Advisory, Sale/Acquisition, and Licensing services.



Acacia Research

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Business Development

  • Dec 2006 - Jan 2014

  Conducted acquisition and partnership-based transactions for broad range of patented technologies. Identified patent intake opportunities, negotiated deal terms, drove diligence, and participated in licensing. Helped develop and implement scalable patent intake strategies and processes.



M1 Partners

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

  Co-founded firm offering business development, revenue generation, strategy consulting, and fundraising/transaction services. Conducted business/channel development, sales generation, and intellectual property licensing. Identified business opportunities, developed go-to-market strategies, raised capital, and assisted with execution.



McKinsey & Company

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engagement Manager

  • Jul 1998 - Jan 2002

  Led teams consulting clients in areas such as strategy, marketing, operations, and M&A and assisted with implementing recommendations. Focused on helping companies grow existing and launch new businesses. Identified new business opportunities and developed go-to-market strategies. Conducted M&A and identified and implemented operational improvements.



Oracle

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager Intern

  • 1997 - 1997

  Internship during MBA in Oracle's upstart Application Server Division. Wrote product business plans, including market and competitive overviews; product, marketing, and sales strategies; and financial pro formas. Identified and made introductions into potential product/channel partners.