He is also the inventor of an award-winning transforming 3-in-1 backpack, which led to his founding of Bowerbags and building a global manufacturing and distribution chain that reaches 14 countries. Jamie holds three masters degrees including an MA and MFA in Industrial Design with another masters degree in Design Management. He is a founding member of NEXTIGEN Angels Network, a national network of investors, venture partners, and entrepreneurs that evaluates trends in new technologies.