Jim Courtland

Jim Courtland, CFA is a senior financial services executive and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across global asset management, financial product development, and fintech. He previously led strategic transformation initiatives at BNP Paribas Asset Management and founded Outcome Group, a venture-backed education finance company.

At Empire AI, Jim advises on financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, grant compliance, and operational infrastructure as the consortium scales its research and innovation platform. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and a B.A. in Physics and Economics from the University of Virginia.