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James McElroy

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Co-Founder, CEO at Frienzy
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

James McElroy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Frienzy, a venture-backed startup enhancing luxury travel with premium digital experiences. With a background in software engineering and executive education from Northwesterns Kellogg School, he leads his companys mission to create branded, connected trips. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

As a Dallas-based founder, James is immersed in the local startup ecosystem. His entrepreneurial drive is evident from his success in multiple pitch competitions, securing funding and recognition for his company. He is focused on building partnerships and expanding his companys reach internationally, starting with Australia.

James and his co-founder won the $10, 000 first-place prize at the Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder, CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Luxury Travel Tech
As the CEO of Frienzy, he is focused on helping luxury travel operators provide their clients with premium, branded digital experiences during their trips.
Startup Pitching
He has a proven record of success in this area, having won first place in the Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition and third place in DisrupTexas.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Co-Founder, CEO
Frienzy
12-2023 - 4-2024
Senior Software Engineer
Capital Technology Group, LLC
10-2022 - 10-2023
Frontend Developer
Nexrage Studios Custom Software
1-2022 - 10-2022
Software Developer
M&S Consulting
5-2020 - 9-2021
Software Developer
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Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelors
The University of Texas at Austin
2019 - 2020
Executive Education Certificate
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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