Jim Pickell

About

Jim Pickell is President of HomeExchange.com, an advisor, angel investor and frequent speaker on the sharing economy and the future of travel. He joined HomeExchange as the chief operating officer in 2012 and immediately spearheaded three acquisitions, helping to double the company's membership, currently comprising 66,000+ listings around the world. Previously Pickell founded several companies including OpenEnglish.com, Latin America’s leading online language school, now with more than 2,000 employees. He served as Senior Vice President of Sony Connect, where he led the digital distribution of films, music and ebooks. He started his career as an attorney focused on mergers and acquisitions, but ultimately sought to collaborate with like-minded thinkers and pursue ideas that influence positive change. His quest led him to HomeExchange.com, first as a member and now as a core part of what he calls "a 24-year-old startup." Pickell’s wanderlust has taken him to more than 35 co

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Newport Beach, US