Chris James
Chris James
Founder & CEO -
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bio

Founder & CEO of Classlete.com, a social platform for high school students athletes where our goal is to help our members become well-rounded individuals academically, athletically, and socially by providing digital content they can be entertained by and learn from while providing membership perks and discounts that revolve around the life of a student-athlete.

Check out www.classlete.com for more info.

I'm also a 15-year sales executive with acute account management skills and experience closing 6 to 7 figure Technology, IT, SaaS, Cloud and hardware deals within the Enterprise, Education and Public Sector spaces.

Hope to connect with you soon!

Chris

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Latest feedback

Yaseen Khan
Learner
April 19, 2023
Project feedback
Classlete is a very professional and organized company with various opportunities for individuals to learn and succeed. The organizational culture is welcoming and flexible for all. The CEO Chris is a wonderful entrepreneur who is extremely kind and understanding! I recommend this business to anyone looking to explore and hope you have a positive experience as I did.
Level UP Multidisciplinary Projects - Phase 2 Outliers
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Classlete
Classlete TikTok IG Social Media Winter Internship
Classlete
Harneet_Kaur Minhas She / Her
Learner
January 5, 2024
Project feedback
I had an excellent experience working with Chris during my content creation internship. The collaborative environment and open communication fostered a productive and creative work atmosphere. The guidance and feedback provided were invaluable in honing my skills and contributing effectively to the project. The company's emphasis on creativity and quality resonated well with my professional aspirations. I appreciate the support and encouragement I received, which significantly contributed to my growth during the internship. The experience has been enriching, and I am grateful for the chance to be part of such a forward-thinking and supportive team. Overall, I would rate my experience as highly positive, and I look forward to the possibility of future collaborations. Thank you for providing a platform for learning and creativity.
ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite Skills - Digital Tech Projects
ICT Ignite
Classlete
🔥 Classlete TikTok IG Social Media Fall and Winter Internship
Classlete
Emily Srebot
Emily Srebot
Learner
January 12, 2024
Project feedback
Chris was a great employer. Set clear weekly tasks and goals to be accomplished. Was easy to reach out to for any questions or concerns. I had a great time working alongside him to promote Classlete and work in a team to create effective content.
ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite Skills - Digital Tech Projects
ICT Ignite
Classlete
🔥 Classlete TikTok IG Social Media Internship - Winter #2
Classlete

Recent projects

Classlete
Classlete
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sports-Based Start Up - Cold Calling and Prospecting Outreach

Join the Classlete Team as our Prospecting Intern! Are you a driven individual passionate about sales, lead generation, and building relationships? Do you want to gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge tools in a dynamic and supportive environment? Classlete (the fusion of "Class" and "Athlete") is an innovative online platform designed for Canadian and U.S. high school student-athletes who strive to balance academics, sports, and social life. We partner with youth sporting organizations and schools to provide custom Sports Card/Poster designs (both digital and printed) equipped with QR codes. This program offers a revolutionary revenue-sharing, branding, and fundraising opportunity, helping organizations lift their visibility while showcasing their athletes. Visit www.classlete.com and www.classlete.com/organizations to learn more about our program and how we help schools and sporting organizations. Goals: Our company is looking to execute on our sales process. We are hoping to find students that are not afraid to get on the phone, speak to US and CDN youth sport organizations and private schools to book appointments with Athletic Directors and related executive or marketing stakeholders.  These are the main activities for this project. Position: Business Development / Prospecting Intern Location: Remote Duration: 1-4 Months (with potential for extension) Start Date: ASAP Main Responsibilities: Setup and Optimization : Work directly with the team to configure and optimize Apollo.io (or similar outreach tool), our lead creation and outreach automation tool, to drive new intro call bookings with U.S.-based sporting organizations and private schools. Outreach Execution : Use Apollo.io to manage and execute email sequences, LinkedIn outreach, text messaging, and phone calls aimed at booking appointments with Athletic Directors and other key decision-makers. Calendar Management : Book meetings and maintain a well-organized calendar of appointments. What We’re Looking For: Strong interest in sales, marketing, and prospecting. Not afraid to pick up the phone to book appointments. Familiarity with tools like Apollo.io or similar CRM/outreach platforms is a plus. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced start-up environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience with advanced sales scripts and outreach tools. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. Opportunity to develop skills in lead generation, prospecting, and client outreach. Exposure to the sports marketing industry and networking with key stakeholders. The chance to contribute to a meaningful program that supports student-athletes. If you’re excited to gain practical experience in prospecting and outreach while supporting a mission-driven start-up, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Classlete journey!  – The Classlete Team

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Classlete
Classlete
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🔥 Classlete - Web Developer Intern - Sports Tech Start Up

Join the Classlete Team as our Web Developer Intern! Are you a tech-savvy individual passionate about web development and eager to take your skills to the next level? Classlete (the fusion of "Class" and "Athlete") is an innovative online platform designed for Canadian and U.S. high school student-athletes who strive to balance academics, sports, and social life. As a start-up, Classlete provides youth sporting organizations/schools with a custom Sports Card/Poster design (both digital and printed) outfitted with QR codes. This provides a revolutionary rev-sharing, branding and fundraising opportunity for these organizations that can help elevate their brand's and athletes' visibility when these sports cards with their QR codes are shared on social media. They can also share their accomplishments with their followers on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. We are seeking a Web Developer Intern to join our dynamic team and help enhance our platform. If you're passionate about web development and eager to contribute to a growing start-up, we want to hear from you! Visit www.classlete.com and www.classlete.com/organizations for more details. Position:  Web Development Intern Location:  Remote Duration:  1-2 Months Start Date:  ASAP Requirements: Proficiency in Laravel Experience with Livewire, Vue.js, or similar reusable component frameworks. Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or other CSS frameworks. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Good communication skills and ability to work in a team. Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest web development trends. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with web development projects. Understanding of version control systems like Git. Basic knowledge of database management. What We Offer: Mentorship from experienced senior developers. Hands-on experience with real-world projects. A collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the area of sports. Your own Classlete Digital Sports Card! If you are enthusiastic about web development and eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you! -The Classlete Team

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Classlete
Classlete
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🔥 Classlete TikTok IG Social Media Internship - Winter #2

For Q1 2024 and Q2 2024 Are you and your team a group of digitally & social media savvy individuals ready to take your experience to the next level? Classlete (the word "Class" and "Athlete" put together) is an online platform for Canadian and U.S. based high school student-athletes who struggle to balance it all between juggling school, sports and their social lives. As a start-up, we have developed an online platform that offers digital content resources as well as the ability for all members to have free and paid access to create and share their own custom Classlete Sports Card and Posters. These can be purchased as both digital and printed products, which empowers our members to showcase their athletic (stats), academic (GPA) and community achievements (volunteer hours) and share it with their followers via social media on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Check out Classlete.com and our www.classlete.com for more details. -The Classlete Team

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Classlete
Classlete
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🔥 Classlete TikTok IG Social Media Internship - Winter #2

For Q1 2024 and Q2 2024 Are you and your team a group of digitally & social media savvy individuals ready to take your experience to the next level? Classlete (the word "Class" and "Athlete" put together) is an online platform for Canadian and U.S. based high school student-athletes who struggle to balance it all between juggling school, sports and their social lives. As a start-up, we have developed an online platform that offers digital content resources as well as the ability for all members to have free and paid access to create and share their own custom Classlete Sports Card and Posters. These can be purchased as both digital and printed products, which empowers our members to showcase their athletic (stats), academic (GPA) and community achievements (volunteer hours) and share it with their followers via social media on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Check out Classlete.com and our www.classlete.com for more details. -The Classlete Team

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