Lizzie Bailey
Owner & Designer
BS 2001, Life Member, College of Education

Forward Interiors is a residential interior design firm. Their Lotus Flower logo was inspired by the owner’s determination to move forward with a new beginning of strength, resilience, and rebirth creating beautiful spaces for her clients.

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

Forcura, a health care workflow management company, enables providers to streamline incoming patient information and coordinate ongoing patient care resulting in improved business performance.
2023 Returning Winner

David Mincberg
CEO & Managing Principal
BA 1971, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts; JD 1975, School of Law

JC Clemens
CPO & Managing Director
BBA 2011, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

Mark Berins
CAO & Managing Director
BA 1999, College of Fine Arts

Flagship Capital Partners is an investment fund sponsor providing custom tailored debt and equity capital solutions to commercial real estate’s middle market. Flagship has sponsored a series of private equity investment funds for institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals and deployed over $450 million in first lien, mezzanine debt, and equity investments.

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

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.

Dr. Ashandra Batiste-Cumby
Owner & Dentist
BS 2002, College of Natural Sciences

Elite Dental Wellness offers the finest possible oral care and focus on the overall health, wellbeing, and comfort of their patients. They expect to earn the loyalty and trust of our patients by acknowledging and fulfilling their specific needs, while seeking to establish and develop long lasting relationships.
2023 Returning Winner

Mary Moosavi
President & Aesthetic Injector
BSN 2004, Life Member, School of Nursing

Dream Aesthetics Medspa is an anti-aging and wellness center. Their mission is to help patients achieve their health and appearance goals as efficiently and comfortably as possible using the latest, non-surgical methods.

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

Keith Smith
Co-Founder & President
BA 1991, College of Liberal Arts

Diana Diaz
CAO & Executive Vice President
BBA 1985, McCombs School of Business

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

Dr. Katie Stuchlik
Co-Owner & Dentist
BS 2008, Life Member, Moody College of Communication; BS 2010, College of Natural Sciences

Dentistry of the Oaks provides general dentistry services to the Houston community. They offer cosmetic, surgical, endodontic, orthodontic, and general cleanings all under one roof. Their start-up business just celebrated five years serving the community.

Edward Lopez
Owner & President  
BM 2008, Life Member, College of Fine Arts  

PERFORM AMERICA is a tour operator specializing in performance-based tours. They assist groups of any kind, and their experienced staff will work closely with you to create an unmatched travel adventure.   

Ashley Stroud
Co-Founder  
BSN 2010, School of Nursing  

Plumbing Outfitters is a residential plumbing service that serves Austin and its surrounding areas with unmatched professionalism. Their team of expert technicians are masters in their trade and embody dedication and craftsmanship.