References
Words from people who've been there.
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Because you understand how the current education model fails — you, a college dropout — and because of your innate and earned talent and intelligence, I can think of nobody better to work on something as transformative as Alpha School."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"James surprised me from the first time I met him. He was volunteering at one of Andrew's events at SXSW and he truly stood out from the crowd with his hard work. A couple weeks ago we took a walk in Central Park and we spent most of it talking about education. James told me how much he loves being with kids and how educating them can change the world. I was again mindblown. You can't fake that kind of passion."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"This is so so sick. Public pitch FTW!! And side note: can vouch. James is as high agency and intelligent as it gets."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Couldn't imagine a better fit. James you have the vision!"
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Holy moly dude this is incredible. This is a work of art regardless of outcome. Amazing pitch, and what a perfect merging of worlds this would be."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"This is a great pitch."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Nat Eliason worth meeting James!"
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Go get em James!!! You are a future changer."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"So pumped for you man and it's so clear how much you put into this. Can't wait to see what happens."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Awesome video, and this such a great public pitch. Can't wait to see where this goes!!!"
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Wow, James! Daring and bold. Alpha School are you seeing this?"
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"This is sick!! Love the public pitch."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"This is awesome!!"
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Kind of baller."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Gangster."
On my public pitch to Alpha School
"Undeniable."
On a post I made about the story of Alpha School
"Love it! I’ve been following them for a while now. They would be lucky to have a killer like you."
On a post I made about the story of Alpha School
"Dude this is awesome man! Can’t wait for you to help them take this to the next level. They need some James brain juices."
Met through Jets and Capital, Friend
"I've got to know James Floyd over the past year and can vouch for his talent, creativity, work ethic, and connecting skills plus many more. I hope one of my partners in NYC finds this and gets a chance to work with you."
Worked together on Jets and Capital + a few deals, Friend
"James Floyd is your guy. The best by a wide margin at driving the intersection between function, execution, and relationship."
Worked for him at Betterwealth, Friend
"James you have been a major blessing to me and to the team and I know I'm not the only one who shares that."
Worked with him at Betterwealth, Friend
"Can confirm that James Floyd should be your guy. He's made for this kind of job."
Worked for him at Betterwealth, Friend
"I was like — this kid is different. This kid is special."
DM'ed me on LinkedIn, met up at SXSW
"Dude it was so good to finally meet you in person!!!! Your amazing dude and killing it."
Worked with her at Jets and Capital, Friend
"One of the coolest dudes in existence, cool to watch and learn from you and your pursuit of growth."
Worked for her at SXSW Secret Garden Party, Friend
"James, you are a superstar. Your hard work and willingness to go above and beyond will take you a LONG WAY. So great meeting you & see you in NY!"
Worked with him at Jets and Capital, Friend
"Honored to have a seat at your table sir!"
Worked for her at SXSW Secret Garden Party, Friend
"James killed it!! If anyone wants to learn how to stand out in a volunteer crowd, reach out to James Floyd."
Worked with him at Jets and Capital, Friend
"You're a Top bloke @jamesfloyd._ To many more."
Worked for him at SXSW Secret Garden Party, Friend
"james - you were the mvp"
Worked for him at Betterwealth, Friend
"You just genuinely have that grit, and you're going to be special, you know that AND you're very coachable."
Worked for him at Betterwealth, Friend
"The growth that you've had over the last year has been insane."
Friend
"James Floyd you know ball bro."
Worked for him at Jets and Capital, Friend
"Love what you're building dude."
Friend
"James Floyd for president."
Friend from Ecuador
"Quedó cheverazo! Me encanta te admiro James, me inspiras a ser mejor persona."
Worked for him at Betterwealth, Friend
"You lowkey inspire me with how hard you work, how much you work."
Worked with her at Jets and Capital, Friend
"James supports it → it's worth supporting!!"
Commented on a post mentioning a house show we threw on her rooftop
"James, it was a true pleasure. You not only helped but also made it an even better experience. Grateful to be friends!! Thank you for being the person who says yes and figures it out. ☀️"
Commented on a post detailing people I interviewed for the Sonder Series
"i don't even know where to start on this post, every single line is just so poignant and well written wowww i am loving your content"
James helped her with an event / creative ideating
"James really is the best. He knows the space so well, always provides unique insights and perspectives, and knows how to curate advice based on the individuality of the project at hand. A true master and visionary, yet his work lies right at the intersection of idea and application. His input is always tangible, logical, simple, and applicable, all while also being creative and outside-the-box. He's the go-to man for thinking differently. So much appreciation!"
Sonder Series Ep. 52
"You are an incredible human being. You are a force of nature."
Sonder Series Ep. 49
"You are like the master of third door. Like no one I've ever seen."
Sonder Series Ep. 31
"You're a very authentic person... that is something that I aspire to have."
Sonder Series Ep. 10
"If you were to ask me the same question about you... I would say you are the most amazing human being right now, right here."
Sonder Series Ep. 43
"Now you really made the best out of shit, man... sounds like you've had some good guidance from inside."
Sonder Series Ep. 37
"I love how transparent you are."
Sonder Series Ep. 51
"I admire how thoughtful you are."
Sonder Series Ep. 13
"You're a good storyteller as well."