James Kent

Founder @ 917 Holdings

About

As founder of Why for over 21 years I have been a creative director, strategic lead and account director for a variety of clients including BBC, Channel4, Barclays, British Council. As an adviser and investor I have helped startups in health, fintech and real estate to launch and grow.

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Business Ownership, Start-up Leadership, Expert Advisor, Investments, Analytics, Market Research, Trend Analysis, UX Research, Consumer Behavior, Accessability, Start-up Consulting, Business Development, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Innovation Consulting, Digital Strategy, Branding & Identity, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Experience

Founder

917 Holdings

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Founder

KENT & KENT

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Founder & Executive Creative Director

We are Why Ltd.

2015-1 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

9 Park Street, London SE1 9AB

We design differently. We are an independent design consultancy based in London. Since 2003, we have been helping brands meet the challenges they face in today’s connected world. Our work spans branding, strategy, and product and service development. As a team of strategists, designers, writers, developers and project managers, we work with our clients to explore new ways to connect with their audience and transform their business. Get in touch to find out more about what we do, or how we can work together: info@wearewhy.co.uk

Strategic Advisor

FemTech Lab

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

As an adviser for the leading global FemTech-focused accelerator, I help rising stars take their products to market and raise funding

Founder

Amy

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

London, United Kingdom

Amy is an intelligence company that celebrates human-centred ideas. We explore how consumer behaviour is connected to our key emotional drivers: belonging, certainty, variety, significance, growth and responsibility. Our team in London offers strategic research and consultancy to clients ranging from startups to large corporates. We uncover valuable audience and sector insights, helping clients connect with consumers and innovate their industries.