Blake Settle
Founder & CEO
BSA 2019, Life Member, College of Natural Sciences

Sam Ehlinger
Co-Founder
BBA 2020, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Hannah Shebat
Head of Sales
BBA 2018, McCombs School of Business

Rev Gum is the No. 1 functional gum brand in the U.S. bringing you the best source of on-the-go energy!
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Food & Beverage Products
chewrevgum.com

John Joyoprayitno
Co-Founder, CEO, & President
MSTC 2013, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Sarah Mayes
Co-Founder & CSO
BS 2000, PhD 2013, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering

Ben Walthall
CDO
BS 1973, PhD 1978, College of Natural Sciences

Bhushan Holay
CFO 
MBA 2013, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Alafair Biosciences is a privately held medical device company focused on developing and marketing novel clinical products using its proprietary hydrogel technology.

Austin, TX | Health Care
alafairbiosciences.com

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Keith Cole
Founder & CEO
BBA 1988, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Water Lens is an innovative water and wastewater analytics company. They provide clients with a portable real-time analytics platform that can be easily used by the average, nontechnical person to make instant decisions on water quality anywhere in the world. Their technology has been used around the world in the energy and wastewater sectors since 2012, and they are bringing their platform to the agriculture industry in 2025.

Houston, TX | Energy & Environment
waterlens.io

Aimy Steadman
Co-Founder & COO
MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business

Justin Fenchel
Co-Founder & CEO
MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business

BeatBox is the "Original Party Punch” offering fun and nostalgic flavors in a sustainable and resealable package. With a deep passion for live music, their community of super fans, and creating fun, BeatBox has become the brand that's bringing the party to the alcohol industry.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Food & Beverage Products
beatboxbeverages.com

Fadi Agour
Founder & CEO
BBA 1999, McCombs School of Business

BestCaseLeads.com is a trusted provider of exclusive, real-time legal leads for law firms across the country. Specializing in mass tort and personal injury cases, they deliver fully qualified leads with complete intake forms and signed documentation, ensuring compliance, and reducing qualification time. Their flexible pay-per-lead model allows law firms to only pay for the leads they receive, while real-time delivery via email, text, or live call transfer enables immediate follow-up and higher conversion rates.

Houston, TX | Legal Services
bestcaseleads.com

Brian Peters
Founder
BBA 2021, McCombs School of Business

Bucket List Events makes once-in-a-lifetime experiences possible. They provide packages around many of the world's premiere sporting and cultural events, including the Masters, Kentucky Derby, Running of the Bulls, Wimbledon, Oktoberfest, Olympic Games, World Cup, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
2024 Returning Winner

The Hills, TX | Lodging & Travel
MyBucketListEvents.com

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Jason Wright
Owner & Managing Attorney
BS 2003, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

The Law Office of Jason Wright provides reliable, responsive, and passionate legal services in divorce, custody matters, or in defending the rights of children in schools. Wright is committed to working zealously to find the best solution for his clients and their family. His reputation is one of honesty, loyalty, and dedication to his clients. He is responsive to his client's needs and provides clear expectations.

Austin, TX | Legal Services
jasonwrightlaw.com

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Mark Walker
Co-Founder, CEO, & Chairman
BA 1998, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Keith Smith
Co-Founder & President
BA 1998, College of Liberal Arts

Diana Diaz
CFO
BBA 1991, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Direct Digital Holdings, owner of operating companies Colossus SSP and Orange 142, brings state-of-the-art, sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company to offer advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Houston, TX | Science & Technology
directdigitalholdings.com

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Yareli Esteban
President & CEO
BBA 1999, McCombs School of Business

Strategar is a minority- and woman-led team that takes pride in developing marketing strategies that are grounded in human connectedness.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Marketing & Advertising
strategar.com

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Dana Wilcox
CEO
MSTC 2003, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Aaron Bailey
President
MS 2002, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Mainstream Medical Devices is an innovative medical device team with three business units specializing in contract packaging, contract manufacturing, and single-use OEM devices. They are experienced packaging, manufacturing, and device professionals who understand the complexity and timing requirements of the medical device commercialization process.

Austin, TX | Manufacturing
MainstreamMedicalDevices.com

Chris Crosby
CEO
BS 1993, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Compass Datacenters designs and constructs data centers for the world’s largest hyperscalers and cloud providers. Through prefabrication and applying modern manufacturing principles to construction, Compass is uniquely able to deliver customizable, scalable, sustainable, and low-cost data centers in an expedited time frame. These large-scale, long-lived campuses create economies of scale for customers and local communities. Compass is backed by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Brookfield Infrastructure.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Information Technology
compassdatacenters.com

Jason Bronstad
CEO
BBA 2002, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Crafted with only the essentials, MALK is simplicity at its finest. No fillers, no shortcuts, just pure, delicious plant-based products that taste as good as they feel.

Austin, TX | Food & Beverage Products
malkorganics.com

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Jeremy Johnson
President
MBA 2012, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

RiverCity Cabinets is the leading destination in Austin for top-tier cabinetry solutions.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Buda, TX | Construction, Home Improvement & Structure
rivercitycabinets.com

Drew Gibbs
Founding Partner
BA 2001, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

A law firm built upon the premise that every person, no matter how big or small, is entitled to a fair fight. When you’ve been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, they want to be the game-changing weapon in your battle against the insurance industry giants seeking to deny you fair compensation for your harms and losses. Slingshot Law will fight those giants and get you justice.

Austin, TX | Legal Services
slingshotlaw.com

Daniel Murray
Co-Founder & Chief Underwriter
BS 2014, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Wesley Murray
Co-Founder & COO
BBA 2014, McCombs School of Business

Covenant Underwriters develops and administers e-commerce insurance programs that leverage custom forms, proprietary technology, and niche underwriting to make specialty insurance easy for retail brokers. Current programs include commercial package policies for limited-service hotels and convenience stores with gas stations.

Houston, TX | Insurance
covenantunderwriters.com

Andrew Cozby
CFO
BBA 1989, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Steve Habachy
President & COO
BS 2000, MS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering

WildFire Energy is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploitation, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the U.S. through the application of modern technology and production optimization. They are funded by management, Warburg Pincus, and the Kayne Private Energy Income Funds platform.

Houston, TX | Energy & Environment
wildfire-energy.com

Brent Dawson
Co-Founder, Managing Member, & President
BS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Ashley Dawson
Co-Founder
BS 2006, College of Education, Life Member

2024 Returning Winner

Bulverde, TX |
dawsontx.com

Steve Painter
CFO
BBA 1990, MBA 1991, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

CloudServus is a top 1% Microsoft partner focused on cloud consulting and licensing. They strive to provide top-tier professional services to help clients get the most from their Microsoft solutions in the form of migrations, upgrades, new deployments, or implementing new solutions. They also help our clients save money on Microsoft Licensing and provide invaluable advice on ways to maximize the features and benefits of what they are buying.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Information Technology
cloudservus.com

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Michael Lyons
Managing Partner
BA 1995, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Lyons & Simmons, is a record setting plaintiff's personal injury trial law firm, representing clients in matters involving life-altering wrongful death, personal injury, and products liability litigation. In the past year, the firm has obtained over $1B in verdicts and settlements. It has earned the National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers finalist distinction twice in the past three years and received four consecutive top three Dallas personal injury firm honors from Texas Lawyer.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Legal Services
lyons-simmons.com

Winton Coleman
Co-Founder& CEO
BBA 2003, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Alto is a vertically integrated fleet management and ride hailing platform using company-owned fleet and W2 employee drivers to deliver the safest, most consistent, and highest quality mobility solutions for passengers and drivers across the U.S. Alto is the largest W2 employee fleet provider for Uber in the country.

Dallas, TX | Transportation, Delivery Services
ridealto.com

Ross Buhrdorf
Co-Founder & CEO
BA 1988, College of Natural Sciences

Shanaz Hemmati
Co-Founder & COO
BS 1985, Cockrell School of Engineering

ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They’ve consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as the operating system for small business success. Customers can protect their liability, manage finances, and get customers all in one place.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Business & Professional Services
zenbusiness.com

Jorge Rodriguez
CEO
MBA 2023, McCombs School of Business

Hamperapp is the ultimate online marketplace for garment care, connecting individuals and businesses with trusted local service providers to handle laundry and dry-cleaning needs effortlessly. By leveraging strategic partnerships, Hamperapp streamlines access to high-quality services, offering convenience, reliability, and eco-friendly practices. From residential customers to commercial accounts, Hamperapp ensures tailored solutions that fit every need, making garment care simpler and more efficient across all markets it serves.

Miami, FL | Science & Technology
hamperapp.com

Kinesh Patel
Co-Founder & CTO
BS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering

SevenRooms is the leading CRM, marketing, and operations platform within the hospitality industry. With more than 13,000 customers globally across restaurants, hotels, membership clubs, entertainment venues, wineries/breweries, and nightclubs and bars, the technology helps turn every guest interaction into a personalized experience that drives loyalty, increases revenue, and improves overall operational efficiency. The CRM-driven suite of products includes reservations, waitlist and table management, review aggregation, email/text marketing, and marketing automation.

New York, NY | Science & Technology
sevenrooms.com

Drew Bagot
CEO
BBA 2008, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Christine Bagot
President
BS 2008, Moody College of Communication

Byron Bradshaw
Vice President
BA 2009, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Texas Standard is a clothing brand created in the spirit of the state's ethos of independence, tradition, and pride. Their product lineup included wardrobe essentials for the Texas gentleman: button-downs, guayaberas, polos, bottoms, and a lot of burnt-orange gear!
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Retail & Shopping
texas-standard.com

Rene Larrave
Founder & Chairman
MBA 1987, McCombs School of Business

MangoChango helps software companies (SaaS) around the world build state-of-the-art software. MangoChango is a wholly owned subsidiary of CommandHound.

Dallas, TX | Information Technology
mangochango.com

Will Rogers
Founder & CEO
BA 2004, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts

Rogers Capital meticulously advises family-owned businesses to maximize generational wealth by guiding them through prudent acquisitions and efficient divestitures of assets.

San Antonio, TX | Banking & Finance
rogerscapitalgroup.com

Jacob Sloan
Co-Founder & Owner
BJ, BS 2007, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen is a small batch brewpub and scratch kitchen with a craft beer experience as cutting edge as it gets and the elevated pub fare to match, featuring their gluten-free fried chicken. Known for their ever-rotating lineup of brews, On Rotation curates an eclectic mix of craft beverages across 40 taps on top of producing their own beers on-site. 

Dallas, TX | Restaurants & Bars
on-rotation.com

Alexander Kuiper
Managing Partner
BA 2010, College of Liberal Arts

Kuiper Law Firm specializes in oil, gas, and business law, providing expert legal services tailored to meet the needs of clients in these industries. With a commitment to excellence, the firm navigates complex legal landscapes to deliver effective solutions. 

Houston, TX | Legal Services
kuiperlawfirm.com

Jonathan Greer
Co-Founder & CEO
BA 2001, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Table Manners is the premier event rental company in Central Texas and beyond, specializing in original and stylish tabletop pieces. From weddings and corporate events to intimate dinner parties, they provide a unique selection of glassware, plateware, flatware, linens, and accessories. Every occasion is unforgettable with their distinctive offerings that transform any gathering into a truly memorable experience.

Austin, TX | Weddings, Events, & Meetings
tablemannerstx.com

Natalie Egan
Founder
BA 2000, College of Liberal Arts

Jump! Gymnastics has been Austin’s home for fun, skill-building, and community since 2007. They combine imaginative learning with real skill development through an innovative curriculum and advancement system that inspires confidence and achievement. Jump! also offers camps, a part-time preschool, and parent’s night out. They are the most fun way to learn and are committed to empowering children and creating a better world one cartwheel at a time.

Austin, TX | Sports & Recreation
jumpgymnastics.com

Daniel Brooks
Principal & Managing Director
BA 1988, School of Architecture

Jonathan Sylvie
Principal & CRO
PhD 2005, Cockrell School of Engineering

Robert Burke
Senior Principal
BS 1984, Cockrell School of Engineering

Thomas McCarthy
CEO
BA 2000, McCombs School of Business

Page is one of the most prolific and enduring architecture and engineering practices, delivering large and complex projects that benefit from their integrated disciplines and that make a significant impact on the communities they serve. They are guided by core values of creativity, collaboration, and commitment, and through these ideals they deliver design that makes lives better.
2024 Returning Winner

Washington, DC | Architecture, Interior Design & Planning
pagethink.com

Susan Shaw
Founder & Designer
BS 1970, College of Education

Since 1979, Susan Shaw has been proud to produce timeless jewelry, handmade-to-order in San Antonio, Texas. With a commitment to providing high-quality pieces at an approachable price point, Shaw finds design inspiration for her brand from both her Texas roots and her world travels. The brand was exclusively wholesale for 35 years, offering direct-to-consumer in 2018. It can be found in all 50 states and over 14 countries.
2024 Returning Winner

San Antonio, TX | Wholesale & Distribution
susanshaw.com

John Gustafson
President & CEO
BS 1991, Moody College of Communication

Frontier Waste Solutions is a fully licensed, non-hazardous solid waste and recycling collection service company. They provide a variety of solid waste and recycling solutions including garbage collection, recycling, bulk and brush removal, dumpster rentals, municipal contract services, and roll-off services. They are committed to quality, safety, customer service and environmental responsibility on all fronts. They believe in becoming a part of the communities they serve. 

Dallas, TX | Transportation, Delivery Services
frontierwaste.com

Blanca Lesmes
Co-Founder & CEO
MBA 2011, McCombs School of Business

Diana Ferguson
CPO
BA 2004, College of Liberal Arts

BB Imaging was founded to bring excellent, compassionate, and complete ultrasound care to patients across a spectrum of needs. They offer full-service onsite support as well as telesonography support through their proprietary FDA-cleared technology, TeleScan. BB Imaging serves patients in a variety of settings and circumstances, including urban and rural locations across the U.S. BB Imaging's mission is to improve health outcomes by making high-quality ultrasound services accessible.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Health Care
bbimaging.net

Ebony Green
CEO
BS 2006, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning is a comprehensive clinic offering a range of therapeutic services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and physical therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities. They also extend support through respite care, habilitation, and attendant care. Their primary patient population are Autistic children and adults. The name SPEAK stands for Supporting Parents and Empowering All Kids, reflecting our dedication to inclusive care. 

Chandler, AZ | Health Care
thespeakcenter.com

Waseem Ansari
CEO
BS 2010, Cockrell School of Engineering

QED Global Solutions is an engineering consulting firm specializing in forensic engineering. They are retained to determine the origin and cause of the reported failure and testify in court if needed.

Houston, TX | Civil Engineering
qedgs.com

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Jeffrey Givens
COO
BS 2005, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

JDA TSG provides business process outsourcing services to companies so they can focus on delivering the very best experience to their customers. They provide the strategy, highly skilled teams, and energy it takes to make change happen quickly, even on a large scale. JDA TSG holds themselves and the outsourced business processes they deliver to a higher standard than anyone else in the outsourced industry. 

New York, NY | Business & Professional Services
jdatsg.com

Marlow Nickell
Co-Founder & CEO
BA 2015, College of Natural Sciences

Grocery TV is an in-store retail media network with over 21,000 displays in grocery stores across the U.S. and over 200 retail partners, including Cub Foods, ShopRite, and Winn-Dixie. Retailers partner with Grocery TV to connect their in-store retail media strategy, engage with shoppers, and generate incremental revenue. Brands leverage Grocery TV to reach over 74 million shoppers in brick-and-mortar stores. 
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Marketing & Advertising
grocerytv.com

Hunter Beaton
CEO
BS 2022, Moody College of Communication

Day 1 Bags provides brand new, high-quality bags to youth in foster care instead of trash bags as luggage when they are moving from home to home. They have given over 150,000 bags to youth in need across 47 states. They run intentional campaigns focused on improving the lives of youth experiencing foster care.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Boerne, TX | Community Organizations
day1bags.org

Gerardo Castillo
President
BA 2002, College of Liberal Arts;
MPAff 2017, LBJ School of Public Affairs, Life Member

ABML works closely with government agencies, municipalities, and private sector partners to deliver essential services in times of crisis. ABML projects include base camps/ temporary housing, border security, medical field operations, temporary power distribution, and rapid repair and construction of public and private infrastructure. From the front lines against the COVID-19 pandemic to setting up 100% self-sustaining first responder base camp villages, ABML offers national, turnkey management and logistics solutions. 

Austin, TX | Supply Chain, Logistics
abmlresponse.com

Jim Sheahan
Franchisee
BS 1990, College of Communication, Life Member

Jim Sheahan, owner of Jimmy Cakes LLC, currently owns and operates 12 Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in Texas and Oklahoma and holds development rights to build another six. Sheahan prides himself on building great culture in his bakeries and providing an outstanding work environment for his team members, while serving top-tier products and service to his guests.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Food & Beverage Products
nothingbundtcakes.com

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Christopher Seals
Co-Founder & CEO
BA 1996, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is the first grain-to-glass distillery to open in Austin, Texas since the end of Prohibition. Their premium, award-winning whiskey can be purchased in more than 30 states or sipped at their tasting room and live entertainment venue, which connects artists, creatives, and musicians who embody Texas culture to a community of whiskey aficionados. All spirits are hand-crafted using grains grown by Texas farmers.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Food & Beverage Products
stillaustin.com

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Keith Housholder
Co-Owner
BA 1993, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

OMNI Manufacturing Services, aka Omnicase sells industrial cases and accessories made by Pelican, SKB, Flambeau, PFC, and Hafer as well as other cases made by smaller companies. Omnicase is an industry leader in custom fit foam inserts, modifications of cases for industrial purposes and laser engraving. They are the one-stop shop for all of your protective case needs.

Houston, TX | Manufacturing
omnicase.com

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Cole Feinberg 
Founder & CEO
BA 2002, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

FeinWines likes to say they aren't Master Somms, rather master consumers. Their passion for wine extends through discovering up and coming boutique wineries and finding awesome values. They bring these delights to the masses via weekly newsletters, social media, a killer holiday and corporate gift-giving program, and a world class custom-curated wine club.

Lafayette, CA | Food & Beverage Products
feinwines.com

Brendan Crouch
Co-Founder & President
MSTC 2024, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Logan Stansell
Vice President of Operations
BS 2015, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

TempJacket specializes in advanced textile solutions for high-risk and extreme environments. They provide in-house design and contract manufacturing for insulating solutions in fabrication facilities, ballistic Kevlar protection, lithium battery fire containment covers, large-scale Faraday enclosures, and aerospace-grade heat shields. All products are proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.

Austin, TX | Manufacturing
tempjacket.com

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Hudson Henley
President & CEO
JD 1991, School of Law

Henley Properties uses a vertically integrated business model to optimize every facet of their investment strategy. Henley Properties manages, renovates, and operates multifamily properties in-house, enabling them to act swiftly and decisively while maintaining strict control over operations and costs. Above all, this approach allows Henley Properties to synthesize operational interest with their investment strategy, eliminating any conflict of interest. 

Dallas, TX | Real Estate
henley-cap.com

Sam Loughlin
Founding Partner & CEO
JD 1998, School of Law

Paceline Equity Partners is a Dallas-based investment manager focused on value-oriented investments in special situations private equity, corporate debt, and real assets.

Dallas, TX | Banking & Finance
pacelineequity.com

Michelle Davis
Director of Operations
BS 1998, College of Education, Life Member

Quality Research is an independent clinical research center founded in 1996. They conduct Phase 2, 3, and 4 clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas. 

San Antonio, TX | Health Care
qualityresearch.com

Randell Martin
Managing Director
BBA 1997, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

IRSProb.com helps good people with IRS problems. Their tax advisory services include IRS audit representation, strategic tax planning, and IRS balance settlements.

Dallas, TX | Business & Professional Services
irsprob.com

✪ Longhorn Business Network Member

Michael Hanna
CEO 
BA 1997, College of Liberal Arts

TrueSpot is a pioneer of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and location intelligence with AQFind, the most potent and cost-effective plug-n-play RTLS platform in the market. Their modern architecture and APIs offer location as a service to various industries. With numerous patents, and tracking more than 100,000 assets across 500 campuses, TrueSpot is continuously growing and evolving. TrueSpot excels beyond location, transforming operations directly for hospitals and auto dealers.

2024 Returning Winner

Irving, TX | Information Technology
truespot.com

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Calais Black
Owner
BS 2000, Moody College of Communication

Spirit Dress offers unique spirit wear for women, focusing on schools of the Big 12 and SEC, but it all started with burnt orange! 

Detroit, MI | Retail & Shopping
spiritdress.com

Yeeland Chen
CTO
BS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

CareerCraft helps school districts plan and implement college, career, and military readiness programs. They connect data and real-world experiences with pathways that lead to postsecondary education and careers. 

Austin, | Education, Training, Consulting
careercraft.com

Carrie Stein
Co-CEO
BBA 1995, McCombs School of Business

Bridge Insights & Media is a media-focused advertising agency founded on research and strategy. They serve everyone from large, national brands to local and regional businesses.

Austin, TX | Marketing & Advertising
bridgeim.com

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Miguel Cardoza
Founder & President
BS 1989, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member
MS 1997, Cockrell School of Engineering

Trident Research is an applied research and systems engineering company specializing in the design, development, operations, and sustainment of military test and training instrumentation. 

Austin, TX | Science & Technology
tridentresearch.com

April Willis
Director of Business Operations
BS 2008, MEd 2009, College of Education

April Willis Consulting is a full-service consulting firm serving clients nationwide. Their mission is to empower clients to maximize their potential and actualize their goals. With a team of experts, they provide the support necessary to action-plan, implement, and evaluate strategies that take big ideas and turn them into big accomplishments. Their core values allow them to serve their clients and maintain the high expectations they have set for themselves.

Southlake, TX | Business & Professional Services
aprilwillisconsulting.com

Steven Hobbs
CEO
BS 2001, College of Education, Life Member

Red River Payroll is a payroll service bureau specializing in the small business industry. They offer payroll processing, federal and state tax compliance, timekeeping, workers comp, and related services that streamline the payroll so their clients can focus on growing their business.

Tulsa, OK | Business & Professional Services
redriverpayroll.com

Daniel Kromis
Managing Director & COO
BS 1996, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

HSG, Inc. is a health care consulting firm specializing in the planning, procurement, and logistics associated with capital projects and programs.

Leander, TX | Health Care
hsginc.org

Melanie Fitzpatrick
Co-Founder
BBA 2008, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Jennifer Roane
Co-Founder 
BA 2005, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

LeMel is a jewelry company that creates and curates stylish, collectable jewelry for everyday wear. Their jewelry allows the wearer to express herself in moments big and small with special pieces layered for sentiment and style. It has evolved into an online, luxury brand dedicated to fine, timeless, quality jewelry pieces.
2024 Returning Winner

Houston, TX | Retail & Shopping
shoplemel.com

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Sean Hall
Founder & Co-Owner
BA 2009, College of Liberal Arts

Amanda Hall
President & Co-Owner
BS 2009, Moody College of Communication

Bradley Wright
Sales Director
BA 2009, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Daniel Lothringer
Content Director
BA 2009, College of Liberal Arts

Mightier Content specializes in connecting lawyers to clients in need of their services. When people have legal problems, they turn to the internet for solutions. Their work ensures that they find their clients, and as a result, firms have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

Austin, TX | Marketing & Advertising
mightiercontent.com

Cory Krueger
Managing Partner
BS 2002, College of Education, Life Member

Hensley & Krueger are lawyers specializing in estates, trusts, will contests, probate administration and litigation, fiduciary litigation, probate claims, real estate, and business.

Houston, TX | Legal Services
probatetexaslawyers.com

Garrett Moss
President
BS 2012, College of Liberal Arts

Moss Utilities specializes in underground utility installations. Their project capabilities and experience include commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure projects all over the DFW Metroplex. While Moss Utilities was founded in 2016, the Moss family has a legacy in the utility construction industry in Dallas-Fort Worth dating back to the early 1900s.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Construction, Home Improvement & Structure
mossutilities.com

Timothy Go
President & CEO
BS 1989, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

HF Sinclair is an evolving energy company with 5,200 employees and an enduring family of brands, providing products essential for modern and future life. A Fortune 500 company, HF Sinclair refines and markets traditional and renewable fuels and other specialty products that are components in such items as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, recognized for its iconic dinosaur, HF Sinclair s Sinclair Oil brand has 1,500 independent branded stations throughout the U.S.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Oil, Gas & Mining Services
hfsinclair.com

William Bridges
Co-Founder, President, & Operator
MBA 2011, McCombs School of Business 

Established in 1975 by the late Clifford Antone, Antone’s is an iconic blues venue located in downtown Austin. Over the past 50 years, Antone’s has brought Austin a variety of blues and musicians from across the country including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Ray Charles, and James Brown, and helped develop local talent like Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bob Schneider, Gary Clark Jr., and many others.

Austin, TX | Arts, Culture & Entertainment
antonesnightclub.com

Brandy Perryman
Owner & Director
BS 1998, College of Education

Amanda Elena Cobarruvias Perryman
Co-Owner
BBA 1999, McCombs School of Business

Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp is a basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. They develop the fundamentals of shooting but also teach fundamentals of the whole game. 

Austin, TX | Sports & Recreation
bperrymanshootingcamp.com

Gregory Busch
Owner
BBA 1992, McCombs School of Business 

MaxPar Group Holdings is a franchisee operator of seven clinics of The Joint Chiropractic in the following Missouri locations: Creve Coeur, Cottleville, Chesterfield, O’Fallon, Central West End, Des Peres, and Joplin.
2024 Returning Winner

Chesterfield, MO | Health Care
thejoint.com/st-louis

Thaleon Tremain
CEO
MBA 2000, McCombs School of Business

Pachamama Coffee is a roaster of specialty coffee wholly owned by thousands of farmers in Latin America and Africa. The global cooperative business was founded in 2006 by five pioneering producer groups from Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico, and Ethiopia, who pooled their resources to create their own business in California. Pachamama maintains a national whoesale program, five retail cafés and a DTC business that uniquely connects coffee consumers and farmers.
 

Sacramento, CA | Food & Beverage Products
pachamamacoffee.com

Brandon Bichler
Partner
BA 1996, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member 

Eric Rich
Partner
BBA 1992, McCombs School of Business

Elixirr is an award-winning global consulting firm working with clients across a diverse range of industries, markets, and geographies. Working openly and collaboratively with clients from start to finish, they deliver outcomes based on innovative thinking, not methodology, and treating each client's business like their own.
2024 Returning Winner

Frisco, TX | Business & Professional Services
elixirr.com

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John Cerda
CEO
MSTC 2003, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Maestro Integrations is a design-build firm focusing on emerging integrative technologies for multi-family and commercial projects. They offer leadership and expertise in infrastructure (copper/fiber), distributed antenna systems, access and gate controls, surveillance, security, audio/video, intrusion alarm systems, fire alarm systems, and IoT smart living systems.

2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Communications & Telecomms
maestrointegrations.com

Abigail Daigle
Owner & CEO
BJ 2006, Moody College of Communication

Stems is a floral shop in Austin specializing in floral design and event styling. They do weddings and events from a la carte to large-scale, with full- service design. They also offer flowers and gifts for pick up or delivery. 
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Weddings, Events, & Meetings
stemfloral.com

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James Gill
Owner & President
BA 2000, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Austin Rent Fence is a locally owned and operated company specializing in temporary fencing and sanitation services for construction sites, events, and more. With a focus on reliable service and strong local relationships, ARF provides high-quality, customizable fencing and sanitation solutions tailored to meet the needs of Austin's dynamic market. The ARF team combines industry expertise with a commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring safety and security on every project.

Austin, TX | Construction, Home Improvement & Structure
austinrentfence.com

Charles McFarland
Managing Member
BA 1991, College of Liberal Arts;
JD 1995, School of Law, Life Member

McFarland is a firm of trial lawyers focusing on eminent domain, condemnation, and valuation litigation. They represent property owners in maximizing compensation when governmental or public-use entities attempt to take private property for public use. 
2024 Returning Winner

Houston, TX | Legal Services
mcfarlandpllc.com

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Elaine Garza
CEO
BA 1994, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

Giant Noise is a Texas-based public relations, creative, and digital media agency, founded in Austin in 2006. They blend Southern roots with national reach, helping their clients connect with audiences and deepen engagement. Their work fosters culture and connection, delivering impactful results that build brands and drive success while staying true to their values and commitment to community.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Marketing & Advertising
giantnoise.com

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Emerson Smith
CEO
BA 2002, College of Liberal Arts

Pushnami has southern roots with national reach, and they help clients connect with audiences and deepen engagement. Their work fosters culture and connection, delivering impactful results that build brands and drive success while staying true to their values and commitment to community. 
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Information Technology
pushnami.com

Bjorn Billhardt
Founder & CEO
BA 1997, College of Liberal Arts;
BBA 1997, McCombs School of Business

Abilitie has reimagined business education by creating hands-on leadership development programs, including the 12-Week MBA for rising leaders and executives around the world. With 500+ global clients, including CBRE, Coca-Cola, Marriott, and Southwest Airlines, Abilitie is a rapidly growing leader in the leadership development and edtech markets.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Education, Training, Consulting
abilitie.com

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Amber Shemesh
Founder
BA, BS 2006, Moody College of Communication

Shemesh Family Law provides compassionate legal support for family matters throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With personal experience in divorce and expertise in Texas property law, they are dedicated to assisting clients with prenuptial agreements, adoptions, divorces, and more. As experienced litigators and Certified Family Mediators, they offer honest counsel and strive for optimal outcomes.

Dallas, TX | Legal Services
shemeshfamilylaw.com

Adam Lampert
Founder & CEO
BA 1988, College of Liberal Arts;
BBA 1988, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Cambridge Caregivers is a family-owned in-home caregiving service proudly based in Texas, with offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. For over a decade, they have provided exceptional customer service and the highest level of care. Their team of more than 300 fully vetted and highly trained W-2 employees, including Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses, delivers professional and dependable support. 

Dallas, TX | Health Care
cambridgecaregivers.com

Chad Hanak
President
BS 2003, MS 2005, PhD 2009, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Superior QC applies aerospace guidance, navigation, and control algorithms to the process of automatically and precisely placing three-to-five mile wellbores within oil, gas, and geothermal reservoirs. Their accuracy and precision reduce energy costs and enables a higher standard of living for consumers.
2024 Returning Winner

Houston, TX | Oil, Gas & Mining Services
superiorqc.com

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Reece Norris
Co-Founder & COO
JD 2006, School of Law, Life Member

Joshua Newman
CFO
BA 2003, College of Liberal Arts

WeInfuse is the premier software provider for infusion therapy and medication delivery in the U.S.
2023, 2024 Returning Winner 

Dallas, TX | Information Technology
weinfuse.com

Callie Jenschke
Co-Founder & CEO
BJ 2004, Moody College of Communication

Supply Showroom is a boutique to-the-trade fabric and wallpaper showroom based in Texas that offers a curated mix of exclusive artisan-based lines from around the world. Their lines represent all aesthetics from modern to whimsical, global to new traditional including classic basics for all your design sourcing. 

Austin, TX | Architecture, Interior Design & Planning
supplyshowroom.com

Kevin Smith
Managing Partner
BBA 2004, McCombs School of Business 

Austin Wealth Management empowers people with financial systems to create financial security, to achieve independence and to pursue aspirations.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Banking & Finance
austinwealthmgmt.com

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John Robert Pharr
CFO
BBA 1972, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems is a regional multiple listing service serving 51,000 REALTORS in the North Texas Metropolitan Area.

Dallas, TX | Information Technology
ntreis.net

Charles Brown
Co-Founder
BS 2000, Moody College of Communication, Life Member 

Ben Steckbeck
Co-Founder 
BBA 2000, McCombs School of Business, Life Member 

Founded in 2009, mixtape is an award-winning, full-service marketing and advertising agency. The Austin community is their first love, but their clients span many regions and industries. They range from startups they help name to Fortune 50 household names.

Austin, TX | Marketing & Advertising
mixtapeagency.com

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Craig Mandeville
President & CEO
BS 1997, Moody College of Communication, Life Member 

Forcura is an award-winning health care workflow management software that simplifies patient care transitions and supports clients ongoing care delivery. With generative AI-powered document workflow, seamless data exchange, and secure communication from any device, Forcura empowers clients to achieve connected care for better performance. The company is a certified Great Place to Work, and serves over 900 health care providers, who represent 1 million patients in the U.S. each year.
2023 & 2024 Returning Winner

Jacksonville, FL | Health Care
forcura.com

Russ Reynolds
Managing Partner
BA 2007, College of Liberal Arts

Wichita Falls Brewing Company is a brewpub located in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, manufacturing, serving, and distributing American craft beer and co-located with Progress Pizza, a Detroit style pizzeria.
2024 Returning Winner

Wichita Falls, TX | Food & Beverage Products
wichitafallsbrewing.com

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Anthony Sobotik
Co-Founder & CEO
BJ 2004, Moody College of Communication 

Alejandro Navarro
CFO
BA 2007, College of Liberal Arts

Lick Honest Ice Creams was founded in 2011 with the mission of crafting ice creams that celebrate the culture, flavors and ingredients of Texas. They source from family-owned farms and food artisans and still make every component of the ice creams from scratch. They currently have nine scoop shops all in Texas and can be found in grocers across the state.

Cedar Park, TX | Food & Beverage Products
ilikelick.com

Jessica Baker Daily
President & CEO
BS 2004, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Steven Miller
CSO
MS 1992, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member 

Halff is an award-winning, employee-owned and full-service infrastructure consulting firm celebrating a legacy of 75 years of improving lives and communities. Founded in 1950, the firm has built a legacy of delivering innovative solutions with a people-focused approach. The firm is committed to continuously investing in its employees and fostering a culture of collaboration. Halff has more than 30 offices in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Richardson, TX | Civil Engineering
halff.com

Dustin White
Principal
BA 2004, College of Liberal Arts

Brandon White
President
BBA 2002, McCombs School of Business, Life Member
MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business

Coyle Capital is an independent, fee only wealth management firm and registered investment advisor that offers comprehensive and personalized financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services.

Lakeway, TX | Banking & Finance
coylecap.com

Randy Cohen
Founder
BBA 1987, McCombs School of Business

Clark Kothlow
Executive Vice President & CFO 
BBA 1993, McCombs School of Business

Zach Anderson
President
BS 1997, Moody College of Communication, Life Member

Caroline Rackley
CRO
1996, College of Liberal Arts

TicketCity help fans get tickets to their favorite sporting events, concerts and shows. They offer access to over 100,000 events and customers benefit from their large inventory, favorable prices, and amazing team of ticket experts. After 33 years in the live events industry, they have served over one million customers. They are the place to go whether fans want to buy or sell tickets.
2024 Returning Winner

Austin, TX | Retail & Shopping
ticketcity.com

Michael Fitzgerald
Sr. VP
BBA, MPA 1988, McCombs School of Business

Austin DeShane
Sr. VP
BA 2013, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Wealth Enhancement Group is a holistic wealth advisory firm providing investment, tax, and estate planning. 

Houston, TX | Banking & Finance
wealthenhancement.com

Kevin Rammage
Managing Partner
MBA 2009, McCombs School of Business

Scott Chiou
Partner
MBA 2009, McCombs School of Business Life
Member

Jeremy Dunford
Partner
MBA 2013, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Denton Newham
Partner
MBA 2006, McCombs School of Business

Seth Plunk
Partner
BA 2003, College of Natural Sciences, Life Member

Two Roads is a management consulting firm focused on helping the largest organizations in North Texas tackle complex business and technology challenges. The company is proud to be a three-time honoree of both the Inc. 5000 and DBJ Best Places to Work lists.
2024 Returning Winner

Dallas, TX | Education, Training, Consulting
tworoadsconsulting.com

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Nathan Klatt
CFO, Treasurer
BBA, MPA 1995, McCombs School of Business

Since their humble beginnings in 1969, Drafft has grown to become one of the Southwest’s leading specialty and premium beverage and ingredient manufacturers. Through hard work and dedication to their craft, they have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services that exceed customers' expectations.

Dallas, TX | Food & Beverage Products
drafft.com

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Tracey Huff
COO
BBA 1992, McCombs School of Business

Venturity is a leading finance and accounting services firm in Dallas, Texas. Since 2001, they have provided outsourced accounting, CFO services, and managed offshore solutions to private equity-backed and privately held companies. Venturity maintains a client-focused experience that goes beyond the numbers to help business leaders, sponsors, and board members accomplish their goals. They are employee-owned and practice open book management to support the high-performing culture among its team-members both domestically and overseas.

Dallas, TX | Business & Professional Services
venturity.com

Donald Ochsenreiter
President & CEO
MBA 1981, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Established in 1996, Dollamur Sport Surfaces is the leading global manufacturer and distributor of high-performance competitive sports flooring for wrestling, martial arts, MMA, gymnastics, cheerleading, fitness, and other sport activities. Innovative, proprietary products have enabled Dollamur to set new industry standards for the sport mat industry. Dollamur mats are the preferred choice in hundreds of top-level sports competitions, including many national championships and Olympic-qualifying tournaments each year throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Fort Worth, TX | Manufacturing
dollamur.com

Joshua Friedensohn
Partner
BS 2006, Cockrell School of Engineering

Greenleaf is a real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring, enhancing, and managing properties for sustainable long-term returns. They offer comprehensive services, including residential and commercial leasing, property management, and curated investment opportunities for accredited investors seeking stable, diversified income streams.

Norcross, GA | Real Estate
gogreenleafmanagement.com

Jeremy Martin
Principal
BS 1998, Cockrell School of Engineering

Christopher Risher
Principal
BBA 1999, McCombs School of Business

Risher Martin is a fixed price builder and renovator of architecturally significant homes. Their rigorous and intensely detailed method eliminates surprises and setbacks, ensuring timely progress and intuitive service. They seek to understand each client’s desires and expectations upfront, so they deliver them with no detail overlooked. They create order and structure that produces beautiful, well-crafted homes and world class homebuilding experiences.

Austin, TX | Construction, Home Improvement & Structure
rishermartin.com

Adam Beebe
President
MBA 2011, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Accord Business Funding provides revenue-based financing for small businesses nationwide.
2024 Returning Winner

Houston, TX | Banking & Finance
accordbf.com

Shay Hanson
CEO
BBA 2002, McCombs School of Business

Neighborhood Veterinary Centers is more than just a place for exceptional pet care—they’re committed to making gold-standard veterinary medicine accessible to the communities they serve. They deliver world-class treatment at affordable costs because being a good neighbor means ensuring every pet gets the care they deserve.

Nederland, TX | Pet Services
govvc.com

Katherine Herron
Owner & Founder
BA 2005, College of Liberal Arts, Life Member

Hola hp is a premier tutoring company dedicated to empowering students from pre-K through high school and beyond. They offer personalized learning experiences through small-group and private tutoring sessions tailored to each student's needs. At hola, they believe education is about more than grades, it's about fostering a love for learning, building lifelong skills, and unlocking each student's potential. With a team of passionate educators and a proven track record of success, they’re proud to help students excel academically and grow personally.

Dallas, TX | Education, Training, Consulting
holahp.com

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Iain Howe
President
BBA, MPA 2002, McCombs School of Business, Life Member

Howe & Romero, CPAs is a tax compliance and business consulting service that provides business and personal tax return preparation and consulting to individuals, corporations, partnership, trusts, and not-for-profits as well as international tax compliance and consulting.

Austin, TX | Accounting & Tax Services
howeromero.cpa

Brooke Beerman Keel
Co-Founder
BA 2015, College of Liberal Arts;
BS 2015, College of Natural Sciences

Alexis Beerman Wier
Co-Founder
BS 2011, Moody College of Communication

Kameron Keel
COO 
BS 2015, MS 2018, Cockrell School of Engineering, Life Member

Jadelynn Brooke is a fun apparel and luggage brand founded by three sisters born and raised in Dripping Springs. They set out to develop a brand that inspires and uplifts young women everywhere.

Dripping Springs, TX | Retail & Shopping
jadelynnbrooke.com