Jamie Christensen

Innovation Director, Gannett Fleming

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Jamie Christensen started his career as a mapping specialist for the Forest Service, the Conservation Fund, and GeoDecisions. In 2000, he founded WorldView Solutions, a geospatial consulting and software firm. Gannett Fleming acquired WorldView Solutions in 2018, where he serves as Innovation Director. In 2016, he co-founded the technology startup Outdoor Access, a company giving outdoor enthusiasts exclusive short-term access to private land for hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping while helping landowners earn additional income from their land. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with Honors, from the College of Wooster, and a Masters in Environmental Management, with Honors, from Duke University.

Our Team

Richard Wintsch

Executive Director

Noelle James

Managing Director

Laura Shibut

Program Director

Verity Ahlin

Operations Manager

Morgan Evans

Communications and Program Manager

Board of Directors

Utibe Bassey

VP Customer Experience, Dominion Energy

Larry Eiben

Co-Founder, Thirdline Capital

Jamie Christensen

Innovation Director, Gannett Fleming

Maria Pahuja

Board Chair

Founder, Vayas

Karen Booth Adams

Founding Board Member

CEO, Hot Technology Holdings

Chandra Briggman

Board Member

President & CEO, Activation Capital

Matt Briggs

Board Member

VP, Product Management, Capital One

Brad Cummings

Co-Founder, SVA

Managing Partner, Trolley Venture Partners

Krissy Gathright

Board Member

Board Member, Apple Hospitality REIT, Venture Investor

Jershon Jones

Board Member

Managing Director, Harris Williams

Arnold Kim

Board Member

Founder & Editor, MacRumors.com

Tom Krieger

Board Member

Principal, CapTech

Will Loving

Co-Founder, SVA

CEO, Servos

Anne Wilson

Board Member

VP Marketing and Brand Strategy, Aeroflow Health

Community Resources

We are proud to be part of an energetic community that provides access, exposure and opportunities to local entrepreneurs and startups at any stage.

Activation Capital is an incubator for Richmond’s innovation ecosystem.

Build RVA is a community makerspace and product incubator.

CAV Angels is an angel group of UVA Alumni funding exciting startups.

ChamberRVA is a member-based nonprofit devoted to the region's success.

The Dominion Energy Innovation Center is a stem tech startup providing coworking space and resources.

Hatch Kitchen RVA is a commercial kitchen and incubator, helping to grow businesses faster and smarter.

The Jackson Ward Collective is a hub that connects Black business owners to each other and to resources that can help our businesses thrive.

Lighthouse Labs is the premier and nationally recognized Seed-Stage Accelerator in Virginia.

The Metropolitan Business League is a nonprofit association that fosters business development and expansion for small, women- and minority-owned businesses.

New Richmond Ventures is a venture capitalist group advancing creativity and innovation in Richmond.

SCORE is a premier volunteer, nonprofit providing free small business advice.

Trolley Ventures is a venture capitalist group that supports early-stage companies in Central Virginia.

The Virginia Council of CEOs is a member-based network that connects CEOs for learning and growth.

Jamie Christensen

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Our Team

Richard Wintsch

Noelle James

Laura Shibut

Verity Ahlin

Morgan Evans

Board of Directors

Utibe Bassey

Larry Eiben

Jamie Christensen

Maria Pahuja

Karen Booth Adams

Chandra Briggman

Matt Briggs

Brad Cummings

Krissy Gathright

Jershon Jones

Arnold Kim

Tom Krieger

Will Loving

Anne Wilson

Community Resources

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