James C. Rhee — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of the national bestselling book "red helicopter" (2024), which debuted as the #1 non-fiction book per USA Today.
Founder of the red helicopter, a media-education platform focused on creating, measuring, and amplifying a balance of life, money, and joy.
Founded FirePine Group in 2009, an impact investing firm; previously managed billions of dollars of private equity capital.
Led the turnaround of fashion retailer Ashley Stewart as CEO (2013-2020), earning the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award in 2016.
Serves as the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship and Professor at Howard University.
Holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard.

Biography

James C. Rhee is an American impact investor, business executive, author, and educator. He is the founder of the red helicopter, a media-education platform focused on creating, measuring, and amplifying a sustainable balance of life, money, and joy. Rhee is also the founder of FirePine Group, an impact investing firm providing family office services.