James Hunt

I spent the first chunk of my career at PepsiCo learning the CPG world inside and out. But honestly, I always wanted to be in the room where things were being built from scratch.In 2016, I got that shot as the first sales hire and fifth employee at Fooji. Over the next nine+ years, I helped brands like Prime Video, adidas, Netflix, Capital One, Paramount, and PepsiCo run social promotions and execute influencer and surprise-and-delight campaigns that actually moved the needle. $40MM+ in revenue and hundreds of client relationships later, I knew exactly what I loved — early stage companies, big brand problems, and building something new.That's what brought me to Vurvey Labs in September 2025.Today I lead our Brand Companion business — consumer-facing AI ambassadors that help brands do three things their CMOs are losing sleep over right now: build authentic connections with consumers, integrate AI into their marketing in a way that actually makes sense, and prove ROI from every campaign and activation.If you're a brand marketer trying to figure out how to make your next event, campaign, or activation mean something beyond the impressions report — I'd love to talk.Born and raised in Cincinnati. Big Bearcats and Bengals fan. You'll find me on the golf course or on a river with a fly rod when I'm not doing this.Outside of work, I serve on the board of The L.I.O.N. Foundation — an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological and physical disabilities through sports experiences, mentorship, and community. It's work that matters a lot to me personally.Reach out however is easiest — DM me here, shoot me an email, or grab time on my calendar. Happy to chat.