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

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.

Roderick Morris
Co-Founder & President
BA 1995, College of Liberal Arts; BBA 1995, McCombs School of Business

Lovevery’s comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known for its award-winning subscription Play Kits program.

Vincent Tran
Founder & CMO
BS 1998, College of Natural Sciences

Matt Miller
Senior Vice President of Product
BA 2010, Life Member, College of Natural Sciences

Liongard, the global leader in Configuration Change Detection and Response (CCDR), empowers managed service providers, managed security service providers, and IT organizations to better deliver enhanced security, maintain compliance, and prevent operational disruptions through its advanced monitoring and intelligent alerts.
2023 Returning Winner Top Ten

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

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

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.

Kirk Edwards
CEO & President
BS 1981, Life Member, Cockrell School of Engineering

Latigo Petroleum is an oil and gas production company with primary operations in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. They are an active driller and developer of a diverse asset base of minerals and surface lands.
2023 Returning Winner

Ron Green
CTO
BA 1992, Life Member, College of Natural Sciences

KUNGFU.AI is a management consulting and engineering firm focused exclusively on artificial intelligence. They empower CEOs and senior executives to leverage the full potential of AI so they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world.

Kat Kennedy Stokes
Owner
BA 2005, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts

Locally, family and Longhorn owned since 1973, Korman is Austin’s premier jewelry destination. They offer the finest diamonds, timepieces, and a hand-curated selection of fine jewelry. With master jewelers and watchmakers, they heirloom-quality pieces to mark your special occasion or celebrate every day.
2023 Returning Winner

Kent Tooley
Owner & Manager
BBA 1978, Life Member, McCombs School of Business

K Tooley Enterprises is a general construction services company serving the commercial and residential community to complete their construction needs.

Jim Sheahan
Owner
BS 1990, Life Member, Moody College of Communication

Jim Sheahan, owner of Jimmy Cakes LLC, currently owns and operates ten Nothing Bundt Cakes franchised bakeries in Texas and Oklahoma. His operation continues to grow rapidly, opening five new bakeries in the last 20 months alone.
2023 Returning Winner

Worth Herrell
Founder & Managing Partner
BS 2001, Moody College of Communication

Ignite Brands is the parent company to baby and kids consumer brand, Oilogic, which manufactures, markets, and distributes solution-based products formulated using essential oils and plant-based ingredients. The products are pediatrician and dermatologist tested, cruelty free, vegan, and free of harsh ingredients.