James Paul Swink
Building tools that help people turn mindful drinking into real wealth, better health, and a 10× version of themselves.
About James
James Paul Swink is the founder of SoberSave, a mindful-drinking and personal-finance app that helps people redirect the money they would have spent on alcohol into long-term investments. The mission is simple: every positive choice should be rewarded — financially, mentally, and physically.
James built SoberSave on the belief that change happens one day at a time, and that small, consistent choices compound into a transformed life. The app combines daily check-ins, savings tracking, investment tools, AI-guided support, and a sober community to give people a complete system for becoming the best version of themselves.
Before founding SoberSave, James spent 22+ years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (CDRH), most recently as Advisory Committee Director — overseeing all six CDRH advisory committees and directing 150+ Medical Device Advisory Committee meetings. See his full FDA experience →
Beyond SoberSave, James is the founder of Swink Apps, where he develops technology focused on personal growth, recovery, and wellness.
What James Believes
You can re-write your life every single day. Sobriety is not about deprivation — it's about investing in yourself: your time, your money, your relationships, and your future. The SoberSave community is built around encouragement, accountability, and the science of neuroplasticity: your brain can change, and so can your story.
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