James Puckett brings over 35 years of Wall Street experience from firms like Drexel Burnham Lambert and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette, plus he previously founded and led his own investment firms as Managing Partner before joining Ecliptic Capital. At Ecliptic, he serves as both Managing Partner and CFO while directly managing fund operations, meaning founders work with a decision-maker who also handles the financial mechanics and understands how deals get structured across multiple funding rounds.