Jim Moodie
COO, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Entrepreneur
Oxford, United Kingdom
Joined July 2025
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Summary
Jim Moodie is a seasoned startup operator with extensive experience in scaling companies. He spent over seven years as COO of Prolific, where he was instrumental in its growth, serving as its first Product Manager, CFO, and COO. His contributions were highly valued, and his departure was noted by the community. reddit
He is an active angel investor and advisor, currently serving as a Growth Angel at Ada Ventures and an Expert in Residence at Imperial Enterprise Lab. He also invests through Ventures Together, demonstrating a commitment to supporting and mentoring early-stage companies and entrepreneurs. adaventures+2
Jim has a background in founding and organizing, co-founding edspire and BPM Logic, and organizing the Oxford Startups Meetup. These roles highlight his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to building and fostering startup communities. theorg+2
He is also a thoughtful commentator on startup strategies and entrepreneurship, sharing insights from his experience at Prolific and on topics like Nassim Taleb's influence on startups through his LinkedIn posts. linkedin+1
Work
Education
Writing
What startups can learn from Nassim Taleb
October 1, 2024Explores how Nassim Taleb's ideas have influenced his approach to startups.
Lessons I learned at Prolific - part 1
September 1, 2024A reflection on key learnings and experiences during his time as COO of Prolific.
Lessons I learned at Prolific - part 2
September 1, 2024The second part of his reflections on experiences and insights gained during his tenure at Prolific.
Startup Reading List
A compilation of recommended readings for those involved in startups.
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