James Eder

Co-Founder, Student Beans

James Eder is an entrepreneur, founder, speaker & life coach.

James is of the mindset that we are always learning and in the last 20 years has engaged in personal development, leadership, training, coaching, being coached, reading hundreds of books, speaking to thousands of people all over the world.

Back in 2005 he co-founded Student Beans, a lifestyle platform for university students, which includes the latest deals and discounts, providing student verification technology to brands across the globe from the USA to Australia and beyond.

James built the business on the foundation that people do business with people. He boot strapped the business with his brother Michael and was responsible for all the commercial activities of the business, driving the sales and partnerships that enabled the business to grow to turn over millions of pounds and helping tens of millions of users over the years.

James is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools and universities across the UK and internationally on subjects including marketing, entrepreneurship, resilience, establishing a successful brand & networking.

Most recently James focuses his time leveraging his experience and expertise as a Work/Life Coach delivering transformation for his clients. Focusing on entrepreneurs & founders he gives them SAS – Space, Accountability & Support to help them be the best they already are.

Over the years he has worked with The Princes Trust, Young Enterprise, One Young World and The University of Birmingham.

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James has mentored

Venture Out

Venture Out Wilderness Project delivers outdoor, nature based therapeutic programmes to people experiencing a range of diverse challenges in their lives.

Venture Out
The Conservation Collective

I found the conversation really helpful, it’s always good to have someone with James’ experience to give us feedback and provide an expert overview on what we are doing and what we can do differently.

Barry Dillon, Programme Manager, Venture Out

James has mentored

The Conservation Collective

A network of local foundations funding effective grass-roots conservation initiatives to protect the environment, restore nature and safeguard against climate change.