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James R. Barchiesi
James Barchiesi is an American entrepreneur and pioneering investment leader and was a 2012 candidate for State Representative in Pennsylvania's 189th District. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the ICE Foundation which supports the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.

Business Career
In 2009, Mr. Barchiesi founded of Worksite Ventures, an investment firm that today oversees and manages a number of subsidiaries. These include professional service, venture capital, and other investment companies. Worksite’s core advisory and venture capital portfolio represent a range of emerging businesses and tech-start-ups. Through its Joint Venture with Innovation Garden, Worksite’s portfolio includes such tech-companies as Vimty, HulaFrog, Beauty Booked, Trust Egg and Wasabi 3D. Worksite has also consulted for national brands such as MetroPCS, Liberty Tax Service, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and also serves as a resource for the University of Pennsylvania’s Innovation Center.

Early Life & Education
After completing his B.A. in Political Science, Mr. Barchiesi rose through the ranks of the investment industry holding positions as a Wall Street Equity Trader, then as a Pension & Investment Specialist for one of the largest Investment Advisory's in the world AEGON, NV. Mr. Barchiesi worked with some of America's most renowned retirement plans, including New York Presbyterian Hospital, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center as well as Lenox Hill hospital during its acquisition by North Shore LIJ. His role centered around three critical impact points; plan design & investment mapping, operational conversion strategy, as well as system-wide implementation and management. Mr. Barchiesi was recognized for his expertise and excellence by consistently being awarded major plans with assets totaling nearly 400 million dollars.

While helping the clients of Wall Street’s top investment firms navigate the recession of 2007, Barchiesi completed his Masters Degree in Business Administration through an Executive program offered by the University of Maryland and later graduate coursework at New York University. His technical expertise on the structure and mechanics of alternative investments as well as in start-up value creation have made him a sought-after leader and speaker at finance and business strategy conferences, including the University of Pennsylvania’s Conquering Consulting Speaker Series hosted at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Philanthropic and Academic Engagements
Barchiesi takes an active role in various philanthropic and academic engagements including the East Stroudsburg University Foundation, Expand Philly Initiative, Pennsylvania Angel Network, University of Pennsylvania UpStart program, and he formally served as Chair of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Enterprise Forum in Philadelphia, the preeminent organization of entrepreneurs in the global innovation economy.

Personal Life
James Barchiesi resides with his wife Kathryn and son Robert in Pennsylvania. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, cooking and competitive fencing.