John Cerda
CEO
MSTC 2003, Life Member, McCombs School of Engineering
Maestro Integrations is a design-build firm focusing on emerging integrative technologies for multi-family and commercial projects. They offer leadership and expertise in surveillance, security, audio/video, intrusion alarm systems, fire alarm systems, and more.
2023 Returning Winner
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