Russ Reynolds
Managing Partner
BA 2007, Life Member, College of Liberal Arts
WFBC is a brewpub that is manufacturing, serving, and distributing American craft beer and is co-located with Progress Pizza, a Detroit style pizzeria.
John Kopfer
CEO
BBA 1989, Life Member, McCombs School of Business
Wildcat Fuels is a branded wholesaler of refined fuel products (Exxon, Valero, Citgo, and Phillips 66). They are delivered to Wildcat Fuels’ owned or dealer operated branded gas stations predominantly located in Texas and Florida.
Robert Hamilton
Managing Partner
MPAff 2002, LBJ School of Public Affairs; JD 2002, School of Law
WOOF Pet Services is a concierge pet services company. They offer phenomenal pet care by trained professionals driven and clear communication with pets’ owners is at the heart of WOOF’s daily operations.
Dr. Rudolfo Zarate
President
BA 1991, Life Member, College of Natural Science
Zarate Medical Group is an internal medicine medical practice providing the full spectrum of adolescent and adult health care.
Ross Buhrdorf
Co-Founder & CEO
BA 1989, College of Natural Sciences
Shanaz Hemmati
COO
BS 1985, Cockrell School of Engineering
ZenBusiness offers a platform of interconnected products that makes it easy to start, run, and grow your business. Their expert team guides you along a proven path to success at every stage. Over half a million people have trusted ZenBusiness for their entrepreneurial journey.
Jane Ko
Owner
BS 2013, College of Natural Sciences
A Taste of Koko is Austin’s top food and travel blog featuring the hottest restaurants and weekend getaways. A Taste of Koko has been voted best local Austin blogger by the Austin Chronicle in 2018 and 2019, and Disruptor of 2020 by Austin Woman Magazine.
2023 Returning Winner
