James Gallagher is a Marine Corps veteran turned serial founder and operator, now leading the charge as Co-Founder and CEO of GreenLite. With over a decade of experience scaling venture-backed real estate and logistics startups like Gopuff, Bandit, and Good Uncle, James is no stranger to transforming how America builds. At GreenLite, he’s reshaping development by streamlining collaboration between builders, developers, and local governments—accelerating timelines and cutting through red tape.

A former Scout Sniper Platoon Commander with deployments to Afghanistan, James brings the same precision, leadership, and mission-first mindset to tech. He also serves on the board of Patrol Base Abbate, supporting veteran mental health through community and purpose. Whether in uniform or the boardroom, James is driven by one goal: building systems that work better for the people they serve.

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