I create high-performing teams, compelling products, delighted customers, and exceptional growth. Working with my teams and partners, I deeply understand customer needs, engineer creative solutions, engage the market, and deliver win-win business engagements that scale. I’m an exceptional storyteller and communicator who can decipher the data, create the vision, align the teams, inspire the customers, and deliver results. Known for my creativity, problem-solving, integrity, and high-engagement leadership style, I’ve been successful in both Fortune-100 and startup roles across a variety of industries. I turn ideas into reality.
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Managing PartnerEminence GreyAtlanta, Ga, Us -
Chief Marketing OfficerHyperx Logic Nov 2022 - PresentHyperX Logix is a System-on-a-Chip (SoC) deep technology company delivering disruptive microprocessor products for edge AI in the space & defense, cybersecurity, networking and secure communications industries. - Revamped the company’s product roadmap, introducing SaaS and PaaS revenue models for the company’s software stacks and tools, opening the secure communications market, and adding service provider and MSP channels. - Executed market entry into the Space 2.0, Aerospace & Defense, and Cyber Security markets. - Executed a rebrand for the organization, with fresh storytelling, accessible and compelling messaging, and a vibrant look. Designed and delivered IR messaging.- Overall responsibility for strategy and execution across markets, products, and messaging. -
FounderKelsoco May 2012 - PresentKelso & Company provides strategy, product and marketing expertise for startups and established companies. - Customers include Sea Street Technologies (Security and Network Automation), Coherent Logix (Semiconductors) and UnifyOS (FinTech).
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Vice President Of Products, Marketing And Business DevelopmentSea Street Technologies Aug 2012 - Sep 2023Wakefield, Ma, UsSea Street provides AI Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for autonomous service operations, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), network security services, and workflow operations in the B2B and B2B2C sectors. - Delivered an industry-disrupting AI expert system that utilized digital twins to create autonomous services with full operational lifecycle control and closed-loop assurance.- Extended product reach to encompass total automation of cyber defense for SMB and enterprise customers.- Executed marketing sales, strategic customer management, and contract negotiations that landed numerous multimillion-dollar recurring deals with companies like AT&T, Telstra, Comcast and Cox. -
Vice President Of Video EngineeringCox Communications Nov 2006 - Jun 2012Atlanta, Ga, UsCox Communications is the nation’s third-largest cable company, and the largest division of Cox Enterprises, the 17th largest private company in the United States.- Led the teams that delivered Cox’s first streaming video applications, the company’s Trio advanced program guide and multi-room DVR system, and the Tru2Way, On Demand, and Switched Digital Video platforms for the company. Centralized and standardized Cox’s video systems nationwide.- Renegotiated Cox’s supplier contracts with Cisco, Motorola and others, reducing costs by >50%.- Created ‘My Primetime,’ the first network-based time-shifted television platform. Launched with ABC/Disney, and then expanded to include content from all 5 major broadcast networks.- Created Cox’s Video to the Backbone platform for centralized high-quality HD video. - Four team wins and two personal wins of Cox’s annual Vision Award for Innovation.- Division leader and company officer -
Vp, Products And Marketing, Gm Broadband SystemsSeachange International Feb 1997 - Dec 2006Boston, Massachusetts, UsSeaChange International led the digital video revolution, dominating the video-on-demand (VOD), pay-per-view (PPV), IP streaming, TV broadcasting, and advanced advertising playout markets.- Led SeaChange’s Broadband Team, the group of senior executives responsible for the advertising, VOD, settop software, and satellite delivery businesses. Achieved 94% market share world-wide for SeaChange’s VOD systems and 74% for advertising systems.- Led product management, marketing, core marketing, and investor relations teams. - Primary spokesman for SeaChange’s secondary offering, which raised $104MM. - Creator of SeaChange’s mobile marketing vehicle, winner of the Mobile Marketing Association Gold Award in 2004 and a CTAM Mark Award in 2005.
James Kelso Education Details
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Cox Communications Executive Development Program -
University Of FloridaTelecommunications
Frequently Asked Questions about James Kelso
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James Kelso works for Eminence Grey
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James Kelso's current role is Managing Partner.
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James Kelso attended Cox Communications Executive Development Program, University Of Florida.
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