2018
presented by HomeAway
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Austin City Director - Lesbians Who Tech
Accomplished program, project and marketing leader with more than 10 years experience building web products and driving digital transformation.
Austin Chapter Lead - StartOut
Passionate about using technology and impeccable design to build software products that improve the businesses and lives of people.
Community & Partnerships Manager - Walmart
Desmond was too humble to write a blurb for himself, so we wrote one for him: he's the most focused events and partnerships expert you'll meet.
President & Chief Scientist, Paragon Science, Inc
Computational physicist and data science entrepreneur who patented a chaos-based dynamic anomaly detection technology.
Product Manager - HomeAway
Unabashed nerd, especially interested in sports, education and the sharing economy. Passionate advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all.
Director of Product Marketing - Forcepoint
More than 17 years' experience experience in Enterprise IT, Alliance Management, Event Strategy, Product / Software Design and Product Marketing.
Financial Controller, Treasury Manager
Experienced Finance Professional with a passion for continuous learning and improvement, ready to partner with diverse teams towards positive change.
Founder & CEO - Prepify
Social entrepreneurship leader and advocate for educational equity. Currently leads Prepify, an edtech startup; also co-founded a youth outreach nonprofit.
Founder + Creative Director - Erin Rose Creative
Freelance art director, visual designer, and creative whirlwind. Intersectional feminist. Strategic problem solver tackling business challenges day by day.
Events Coordinator - HomeAway
Events and political activism specialist who loves marathon-running and pretty much any activity that takes place outdoors.
Director of Operations and Membership - StartOut
Organization leader and community builder and project manager with mathlete analytical skills and that Midwestern charm for relationship-building.
Site Reliability Engineer - Indeed
Passionate developer interested in under-utilized resources, novel approaches, and scalability. Advocate for diversity in all forms.
Software Engineer - HomeAway
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Founding Partner - Engage Leadership
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