James Kotecki, Principal, The Kotecki Group

James is the former Head of Communications at Automated Insights, an internationally-recognized software company turning raw data into polished stories. He helped build the company’s brand, attract leads, and accelerate the sales process through compelling content, media outreach, and messaging development.Previously, James was a digital producer at Three Ships Media (now known as the agency CRISP). He specialized in creating content based on client conversations, from magazine articles to multimedia webinars.James started honing his interviewing skills as a college student when he hosted presidential candidates on his dorm-room video blog. After college, he wrote, hosted, and produced an award-winning video series for Politico.com. Today, he interviews leaders across the political spectrum on his state politics podcast, The North Carolinian.