Laurie Aroch
Co-Founder  
BS 1997, College of Pharmacy  

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa offers award-winning spa and med spa treatments in Austin. They provide the finest quality services and products in an environment that is inviting, relaxing, and above all unpretentious.  

Alex Danza
Founder & CEO  
BBA, MPA 1996, Life Member, McCombs School of Business  

Vonlane elevates your travel experience with premium route-based regional bus service. They treat you like a VIP with dependable schedules, dedicated attendants, thoughtful amenities, and extra-comfortable leather seating.  

Reece Norris
COO  
JD 2006, Life Member, School of Law  

Josh 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 Returning Winner  

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. 

Season Chavez
President  
BS 2001, Life Member, Moody College of Communication  

As a frozen foods and pasta sauce manufacturer, WiseChoice Foods has made a promise to encourage healthier lifestyle choices and to clean up America’s favorite foods. They showcase unique, new flavors for pizza, calzones, mega pizza bites, and shelf stable pasta sauces.  

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. 

Jena Soward Dickey
Founder & Artistic Director  
BM 1972, Life Member, College of Fine Arts  

Young Voices of Colorado is a community choir program that provides music education to children ages 5-18. Curriculum includes music theory, ear-training, and vocal technique.  
 

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.