James Harper
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer @Sonde Health, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer @Sonde Health, Inc
Boston, MA, US
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biochemistry
Furman University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES HARPER
I am an executive, founder, and scientist with more than 25 years of experience building organizations, technologies, and products at the intersection of biology, data, and human performance. My career has focused on addressing complex scientific and technology needs with innovative and scalable systems that improve national security, healthcare, and wellness.As Co-Founder and CSO of Sonde Health, I helped create and lead the company from concept through commercialization—building the world’s leading vocal biomarker platform, sourcing and generating foundational IP, securing $35M+ in venture funding, establishing new business and government verticals, and shaping strategy, product, and technology across multiple phases of growth.Earlier, at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, I led interdisciplinary programs that advanced biodefense, biosensing, and human identification technologies, securing over $25M in government funding and guiding teams that created, patented, prototyped, and delivered multiple capabilities deployed to address challenging national security and law-enforcement technology needs.What I do best: • Build and scale teams, technologies, and companies from zero to impact • Translate deep science into commercial products and market opportunities • Lead cross-functional organizations through complexity, ambiguity, and growth • Secure strategic partnerships, funding (VC + government), and stakeholder alignment • Create new categories—whether in biomarkers, digital health, or sensing technologiesWhat I’m looking for:I am open to full-time executive roles, as well as fractional CSO/CTO, strategic advisory, innovation leadership, and board roles with organizations advancing digital health, biotechnology, dual-use technology, sensing, human performance, or deep-tech platforms.Beyond the formal résumé, I’m driven by curiosity, impact, and collaboration with remarkable people. I thrive when I\'m working with interdisciplinary teams to solve difficult problems, build meaningful systems, and create lasting value.If you’re exploring opportunities where science, technology, strategy, and execution must come together—I’d love to connect.
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