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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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