Darrell James – Executive Strategist | Media & Technology Innovator | Ministry Leader
Darrell James is a recognized thought leader and transformational strategist with 35+ years of executive experience guiding business operations, media ventures, and emerging technologies. A trusted advisor to CEOs and senior leadership, he has architected acquisitions, market profiles, and strategic roadmaps across diverse industries.
Media & Network Leadership
Founder, MyMBN. Built a multi-channel linear and on-demand network; secured major media contracts including live broadcasts of the NBA-sanctioned EBC Sports at Rucker Park and an 11-episode ESPN series featuring exclusive interviews with Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Durant, and Vince Carter.
In partnership with Douglas Holloway (former President, NBCUniversal Investments), established a 17,000-sq-ft internet TV broadcast facility in Lyndhurst, NJ, hosting multiple production companies and serving clients such as Wells Fargo, Chevron, Marriott, Prudential, Netflix, BET Live, Comedy Central, NPR Music, and Sports Illustrated.
Venture Acceleration & Product Innovation
COO, Lowekey Media. Co-launched the Songbooth App—1M+ downloads in three months—with endorsements from Ryan Leslie and Miguel; co-led a $4.5M funding round and a $500K Pepsi partnership at SXSW.
CEO, Levychin LLC. Led a 40-member consulting firm (ERP, mobile, cloud workflows), published The Transformational Entity and CPAs in the Cloud, and served as national spokesperson for AICPA’s CPA2Biz Cloud Division.
Technology & Enterprise Programs
CTO, Actiant, Inc. Guided Fortune 500 clients—Gateway, Chevron, Exxon, Texas Instruments—across eProcurement and enterprise integration initiatives; additional client work includes AT&T, AIG, Sony Music, Coca-Cola, Will Smith, Andre Harrell, and Netflix.
Community Builder. Founder of Bergen County Neighborhood Network (BCCN), a nonprofit focused on community transformation through online media and local broadcasting.
Career Timeline
Executive Strategy & Advisory
Advisor to CEOs and senior leadership on acquisitions, market profiling, and strategic operating models.
Founder, MyMBN • Major Broadcasts & ESPN Series
Secured NBA/EBC Rucker Park broadcasts and produced an 11-episode ESPN series with elite athlete interviews.
Internet TV Facility with Douglas Holloway
Hosted multiple production companies; clients include Wells Fargo, Chevron, Marriott, Prudential, Netflix, BET Live, Comedy Central, NPR Music, Sports Illustrated.
COO, Lowekey Media — Songbooth
1M+ downloads in 3 months; $4.5M fundraise; $500K Pepsi partnership at SXSW; artist endorsements from Ryan Leslie & Miguel.
CEO, Levychin LLC — Cloud & ERP
40-member firm; published cloud transformation whitepapers; national spokesperson for AICPA’s CPA2Biz Cloud Division.
CTO, Actiant, Inc. — Enterprise Integrations
Delivered eProcurement and systems integrations for Gateway, Chevron, Exxon, Texas Instruments, and more.
Ministry Leadership
Senior, Associate, and Youth Pastor roles across NJ/NY; interim pastorate at Church of the Evangel; theological training at NYTS.
