James Dunthorne

James Dunthorne is the CEO and co-founder of Neuron Innovations, with 15 years of experience in startups spanning the drone and tech industries. A sought-after speaker, he has been invited to over 20 international conferences to share his insights.

James began his career in banking, securing a role at Lloyds at just 16. His passion for technology led him to study aeronautical engineering, eventually landing him in university PhD labs researching drone collision avoidance technology.

Driven by his love for cutting-edge tech and innovative financial models, James co-founded Neuron with Niall, an ex-Managing Director at NATS. Neuron is pioneering machine-to-machine commerce, automating and tokenizing peer-to-peer transactions between sensors, robots, compute, and AI agents. By eliminating cloud intermediaries, Neuron reduces latency, costs, and single points of failure—unlocking real-world adoption at scale.

A disruptor at heart, James thrives on challenging incumbents, whether in drone technology or web3. He is relentless in reshaping industries, embracing the David vs. Goliath dynamic, and pushing boundaries despite setbacks. His mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities with greater sovereignty—building a more efficient, secure, and prosperous world. With Neuron, he is well on his way to making that vision a reality.