James Hutchins leads research at North Island Ventures, a role shaped by his earlier work as Head of Research at Coatue Management, and he's known for writing his own market analysis on crypto and fintech trends rather than leaving that work to others. As a co-founder of the firm, he focuses on backing founders early and staying involved from the idea stage through growth, pairing that hands-on approach with a research background that's unusual for an early-stage investor.