Our guest next week, James Bates from Modesto, California, enjoys intentional time and annual father-son trips with Colin, who is 14. Along with his family, he values his company and community. At 17, he overhauled a major company's IT department and later co-founded Data Path, recognized for its growth and innovation.
His Christian faith inspires him to foster an authentic, prayerful, and fun family environment, focusing on relationship with God and setting ambitious yet personal goals. Supported by his partner, Jenilyn, and his son, he recently overcame thyroid cancer. Besides leading Datapath, he invests in real estate, supports low-income students through Code X, and participates in the James Irvine Foundation's New Leadership Network.
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