James S. York began his career in New York in finance and real estate, having graduated from Polytechnic University (NYU). Today, James serves as the Director of US Business & Innovation for Enterprise Estonia, working from the offices of the Consulate General of Estonia in New York. He comes to the role after nearly a decade of working with startup and innovation companies in Estonia, the UK, and US in both senior management and consultative capacities. At Enterprise Estonia his focus is on developing greater business and investment ties between Estonia and the US, working to foster increased Trade Development and Foreign Direct Investment.