Jim Rice is the Vice President of Public Sector at Vantiq, a unique, orchestrated AI intelligence platform. A 25-year strategist and veteran of five successful startup exits, he leads innovation at the intersection of edge IoT, machine learning, and real-time edge-to-cloud analytics. Through best-of-ecosystem partnerships, he drives mission-critical modernization across defense, infrastructure, and smart cities — including C-JADC2 and other “can’t-fail” initiatives.