Office Hours with
James Kelley

Prior to Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 7th, industry leader James Kelley Ph.D., will be available for one-on-one meetings to answer questions and share his expertise on all things consumer psychology.

Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity!

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HOW IT WORKS
4 x 30 minute sessions are available by reservation between 2:15-5:30pm at Crux Fermentation. This opportunity is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign up quickly!*

SAMPLE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• In what ways can I strengthen my brand’s community and deepen consumer engagement?

• What are some practical ways I can motivate my target market’s behavior?

• How can AI accelerate product innovation, consumer research, or go-to-market within the CPG space?

• How can AI help increase my business’ health by lowering long-term costs, in a field with tight margins? 

• In what ways does materialism and consumer identity shape loyalty to my products?

• How does consumer psychology concepts like brand value, cosmopolitanism, or ethnocentrism influence purchase decisions in CPG?
  

  *Please note that these office hours are available to Cultivate Bend Members only. Learn more about memberships here.

Meet James

Consumer Psychologist & Entrepreneur

James Kelley, Ph.D., is a researcher and entrepreneur with deep expertise in consumer psychology. His work explores how brand communities, perceived brand value, and concepts like materialism, cosmopolitanism, and consumer ethnocentrism shape consumer engagement and identity. A two-time founder, James now helps organizations harness AI to accelerate growth, drawing on his background in brand research and self-determination theory. Today, he blends academic insight with entrepreneurial practice to guide leaders in building stronger, more resilient connections with their customers through the use of A.I.