Short Bio

James is a social entrepreneur focused on scalable behavior change interventions. He is currently working on two social enterprises: Self Spark, a global community that helps people achieve life goals through science-based events, and Polymath Foundation, a university and incubator for 10,000 young Leonardo da Vincis. For more see www.jamesnorris.org.

Longer Bio

James is a social entrepreneur focused on scalable behavior change interventions. He applies the latest science and technology to help people maximize their performance in life and work.

He is also an active coach, consultant, researcher, and speaker, specializing in social entrepreneurship, social innovation, positive psychology, and social psychology.

James started as an entrepreneur at 6 years old selling candy during recess. Since then he’s founded or established 4 social enterprises, 9 organizations, and 5 clubs, which have collectively ran for 75+ years.

He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin as its first triple major/quadruple minor.

James founded Self Spark, a global community that helps people achieve life goals through science-based events and new technologies.

He’s also helping Polymath Foundation build a new type of university meets incubator for 10,000 young Leonardo da Vincis.

For more see: www.jamesnorris.org.

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