Hi, I'm James Kent - Founder | Building AI software for sales workflow prioritisation at Kent Systems Ltd
I am driven by the challenge of turning messy, high-friction sales processes into elegant automated workflows. I thrive in the early-stage building phase where complex AI logic meets real revenue problems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built a foundational career in analytics and strategic partnerships at Google.
Currently leads a venture focused on automating sales workflows through agentic AI.
Offers expertise in scaling AI-product roadmaps and removing operational friction in revenue teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
The Big Tech Foundation
Cut teeth in analytics, attribution, and strategic partnerships during a formative four-year tenure at Google.
✦ Big Tech Pedigree
✦ Analytics
The Founder's Crucible
Moved into venture-backed startup leadership to solve messy, real-world problems in the AI/robotics ecosystem.
✦ Operator
✦ Founder
✦ robotics
AI Product Architect
Currently building independent, agentic AI software to solve workflow bottlenecks for modern revenue teams.
✦ AI Innovation
✦ Revenue Systems
💪🏻 Superpowers
Operational Excellence
Turn operational complexity into scalable, measurable systems.
✦ Identify bottlenecks and root causes
✦ Simplify and standardise processes
✦ Prioritise highest-ROI improvements
Data-Driven Strategy
Translating complex datasets into actionable product roadmaps
✦ Directed data intelligence solutions for enterprise-scale AI implementations.
✦ Built product roadmaps at the intersection of analytics and conversion.
✦ Managed stakeholder expectations for high-stakes technical product launches.
Foundational Scaling
Navigating early-stage venture volatility with operational discipline
✦ Led product and operations for VC-backed ventures from conception.
✦ Navigated complex board relations while maintaining core product velocity.
✦ Mastered the transition from operator to founder in high-growth environments.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new partnerships with founders building in the vertical AI space.
✦ Engaging with forward-thinking revenue leaders to stress-test agentic software concepts.
✦ Finding co-innovation opportunities with peers navigating the transition to AI-native workflows.
✦ Applying AI to solve real business problems
✦ Building and scaling great companies
✦ Operational excellence and systems thinking
✦ Acquisitions and value creation
✦ Working with ambitious founders and operators
✦ Product strategy and execution
✦ Turning ideas into measurable outcomes
✦ Learning from the Xoogler community
✦ Exploring exceptional startup opportunities
✦ Helping businesses grow through technology and better operations
I can help with
✦ Advising early-stage founders on building AI products that solve tangible enterprise pain.
✦ Reviewing product roadmaps for SaaS startups struggling with feature bloat and adoption.
✦ Mentoring operators on transitioning from data-intensive roles to founder-led product building.
✦ AI strategy and automation
✦ M&A and acquisitions
✦ Due diligence
✦ Operational excellence
✦ Product strategy and product management
✦ Technical strategy and AI implementation
✦ Business operations and process improvement
✦ Startup fundraising
✦ Go-to-market (GTM) strategy
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with experts in agentic LLM implementation to discuss current architectural challenges.
✦ Seeking feedback from sales VPs on the most painful points in current CRM ecosystems.
✦ Evaluating potential collaborative partnerships for scaling AI-driven sales automation platforms.
✦ Startup and acquisition opportunities
✦ Introductions to exceptional founders and operators
✦ AI startup ideas with strong commercial potential
✦ Partnerships and collaborations
✦ Interesting problems worth solving