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 

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. 

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

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.

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.