James Carnes is the co-founder of Iconic Air, a software company using artificial intelligence to monitor oil and gas companies' emissions reporting, cutting down on redundant operations and helping meet emissions targets.

Carnes and his partner, Kyle Gillis, have since drawn accolades for their groundbreaking work, having been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list as energy innovators for 2021, and the duo continues to grow Iconic Air today.

In our conversation, we discuss the successes of Iconic Air, how they serve as a model for West Virginia startups, and why the Mountain State is ripe for building innovative tech companies moving forward.