James Cham

James Cham is a partner at Bloomberg Beta with a background in programming and a focus on investing in software companies, particularly those related to the future of work, AI, and data businesses. Originally from the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, he now lives in Palo Alto.
Recommendations

An academic management book and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the best restaurants of the 2010s. It explores the conditions under which great teams make new things, and is relevant for those interested in innovation in high-performance teams.

Douglas Wolk reads through every single Marvel comic book and treats it as one big coherent story. This book explores the entire Marvel comics universe as a single continuous narrative.

If you want to understand how California ended up in the mess it's in, Joe Mathews' 'California Crack-up' is a must-read. It delves into the state's challenges and what led to its current situation.