Nick is the Founder of Web3 Earth (DBA Web3 Texas) and has previously helped build and grow a number of cybersecurity teams and programs at global Fortune 500 companies.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, McKinney, Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth-based AUTIX Automotive, Inc., the leader in maximizing the value of modified and specialty vehicles as an asset class for the automotive ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Nick James as a Strategic Advisor. In this role, Nick will assist with exploration and integration of Web3 technologies as both the industry and the AUTIX platform grows and evolves.

Nick is a perpetually curious technologist and a proven cyber security leader with 15 years of global experience in senior risk management and program/product development at numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Nick is currently the CEO and Executive Chairman of Web3 Earth - DBA Web3 Texas. At his full-time position at AWS, Nick advises Fortune 500 companies on cloud security and Web3/Metaverse security and strategy.

Nick joins the AUTIX family as the company celebrates several accomplishments during the past 12 months including:

• Top 15 Semifinalist: SEMA Launch Pad Competition (Nov ‘22)

• Winner: Capital One Mobility/Transportation Innovation Accelerator Pitch Competition (Sept ‘22)

• Top 5 Company to Watch: Automotive Ventures industry-market report (Aug ‘22)

• Future 5 Dallas Startups Q3: BuiltIn Magazine

• Finalist: SEMA LaunchPad Automotive Innovators Competition (Aug ‘22)

• Finalist: U.S. Startup of the Year (Feb ‘22)

• Winner: CodeLaunch DFW Hackathon Accelerator (Nov ‘21)

“Nick’s expertise and thought leadership is an incredible compliment to the future of AUTIX. His vision for practical integration of Web3 technologies into the AUTIX ecosystem cuts through the hype and provides a meaningful utility for establishing providence across the entire aftermarket and modified vehicle supply chain” says Jake Hamann, Founder & CEO of AUTIX

In recent years, having turned his attention to Web3, Nick witnessed billions of dollars lost due to a lack of emphasis and focus on security, awareness, education and safety. Coupling his cybersecurity experience with his deep understanding of Web3 technologies and outlook on Metaverse and Multiverse architectures, he has entered this space to create programs, products and business units that ensure the safe, secure and guided on-boarding of businesses and people to the next version of the internet. Prior to his role with Amazon and Web3 Earth, Nick was a Senior Vice President at Bank of America, charged with the responsibility of leading the Americas Third Party Cyber Security Assurance Team.

Nick emphatically believes that technology’s purpose is to free humans of mundane and repetitive tasks so we can focus on experiences that will satisfy and enrich the short time we spend here on Earth. 

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About AUTIX™

AUTIX is the premier online destination for specialty vehicle owners and enthusiasts to create and share their customer vehicle lifecycle. AUTIX brings the automotive hobbyist, enthusiast, vendors and dealers together by offering a one-of-a-kind platform dedicated to highlighting not only a vehicle, but the owner behind the wheel, their unique story and a curated value metric for their specialty rides. For more about AUTIX visit https://www.autix.co