James Grote is the founder and CEO of BrainFeverMedia, a software company that specializes in developing and designing visual effects apps for iOS and Mac platforms. Grote's goal is to provide users with professional effects and image processing by putting the power of visual effects in the palm of their hands. BrainFeverMedia's mobile apps, such as LensLight, Circular, Reflect, and AlienSky, have ranked in the top 5 photo apps and are aimed at enabling users to tell their unique stories with captivating visuals. Grote's technical background includes machine learning, optical image processing, and mobile software development, combined with an innate eye for unique design aesthetics. He was previously the CEO/owner of BrainFeverMusic and a senior software developer at InSite Clinical Trials. Grote studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he pursued BSEE in Electrical/Software Engineering.