James Khuri is an American businessman, social media influencer, and successful entrepreneur who has been developing successful, innovative businesses and business models for more than 20 years. His groundbreaking work in restructuring e-commerce platforms has propelled him into the spotlight in recent years as he works tirelessly to build a better e-commerce business model that has a more consumer-friendly global impact.James Khuri is the CEO of nine firms that center on a variety of industries from retail shops to real estate to e-commerce platforms to manufacturing goods and distribution. His strong drive to not only achieve personal success but also make the world a better place, sets him apart from so many garden variety businessmen who are more focused on building their empires than helping build a world that is more inclusive and nurturing for all.And that is what sets James Khuri apart.The Early YearsBorn in December 1977 in Rochester, New York, Khuri developed a love for trading cards as a young boy. Little did he know that his passion would propel a business that would become a major part of his success as a businessman.Early on, Khuri exhibited a natural inclination toward business and commerce. After high school, he attended the University of Rochester where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. At age 21 Khuri enrolled in the University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business where he earned his MBA. This provided the foundation he needed to forge his success in business while nourishing his entrepreneurial spirit. The fire spread quickly.At the age of 32, James Khuri made the move from New York to California where he currently resides in the Los Angeles area.In 2001, he launched a very successful, highly profitable real estate career. Today, Khuri operates under Khuri Enterprises and owns a number of properties including apartment buildings in the Los Angeles area as well as medical buildings in New York. But he didn’t stop there.Early in his manufacturing and distribution ventures he was cold calling brick and mortar retailers – and getting nowhere. It took years for him to make meaningful connections with the right retailers on that platform. Eventually, he moved to e-commerce and his business took off. He began researching updated and new fulfillment methods and quickly made lasting connections that propelled him to success.