James Zhang

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at Concept Labs

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

James is the Founder and CEO of Concept Labs, focusing on fan engagement through digital property. With over 15 years of experience as the founder of Concept Art House, he has contributed to over 1000 games, including major titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty Mobile. People often describe him as top-notch, inspirational, and enthusiastic.

An artist by background with a degree from Ringling College of Art and Design, James is deeply rooted in the creative process. He created and served as executive producer for "Daomu, " a graphic novel series that was published in America and China, demonstrating his passion for bringing creative projects to life from concept to market.

His career began as a concept artist at LucasArts, where he worked on the Star Wars franchise.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Web3 Fan Engagement
His company, Concept Labs, partners with UFC on UFC Strike, a platform designed to connect brands with fans through digital goods and unique experiences in the Web3 space.
Digital Collectibles
He is a vocal advocate for NFTs, believing the combination of fan community and art is what gives them value, and has shifted his company's focus to capitalize on it.
Art and Gaming
With a background as a concept artist and founder of Concept Art House, he has been integral to the visual development of over 1000 video games for two decades.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

Chief Executive Officer at Concept Labs
8-2007
Founder at Concept Art House
8-2015
Founding Partner at Blockchain Coinvestors
Investor and Advisor at Galxe
8-2022
Investor and Advisor at Xterio

Education

1997 - 1999
Bachelors from Ringling College of Art and Design
8-1995 - 5-1997
BS from Memphis College of Art

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Exp : 18 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Concept Labs
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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