The Dallas Business Journal is pleased to be partnering with the Metroplex Technology Business Council again for the 2014 Tech Titans Awards, which honor the cream of the crop in North Texas' technology industry.
The MTBC announced its list of 43 finalists today; one finalist in 11 categories will be crowned a "Tech Titan" at a black-tie gala Friday, Aug. 22 at the Hotel InterContinental Dallas.
All of the finalists and winners will also be featured in a special publication in the Aug. 29 weekly edition of the Dallas Business Journal.
From big corporations to emerging companies, inventors, educators, and investors, the people and businesses on this list have proven that they are part of an elite group of innovators and game changers — the best of the best in North Texas' technology industry.
“Tech Titans is the premier recognition of innovative technology companies and individuals who contribute to the vibrancy and success of North Texas,” Bill Sproull, president and CEO of the MTBC, said in a press release. “These pioneers are impacting tomorrow's technology today with their innovation, leadership and advocacy. We look forward to showcasing their groundbreaking advancements that are being made in right here in North Texas.”
And now, without further ado, the 2014 Tech Titans finalists:
Emerging Company CEO
Pardeep Kohli, Mavenir
Vijay Mehra, Think Tech Labs
Jim Sturm, Brierley + Partners
Ross Teggatz, Triune Systems
Corporate Innovation
Fujitsu Network Communications
GENBAND
Methode Electronics
Texas Instruments
Emerging Company Innovation
FireHost
Mavenir Systems
Reflect Systems, Inc.
Triune Systems
Technology Inventors
Ampcare LLC
Penveu Team, Interphase Corporation
Ross Teggatz and Team, Triune Systems
Masoud Vaziri, i2i inc
Corporate CTO
Rob Howard, Zimbra
Monica Martino, Accudata Technologies
Vish Nandlall, Ericsson North America
Kevin Timmons, CyrusOne Inc.
Investment Catalyst
Cypress Growth Capital LLC
Health Wildcatters
Live Oak Venture Partners
SIA Capital Management LLC
Technology Advocate
The Honorable Angie Chen Button, Texas House of Representatives
Sandra Hayes, Richardson ISD
M/C/C
Jason Taylor, Code Authority Custom Software
Technology Adopter
BenefitMall
The Cheney Group – Keller Williams
SRS Real Estate Partners
Wylie ISD
Community Hero
Gayle Anderson, Digiworks
Robin Bray, Texas Instruments
Clint Hennen, General Datatech
PJ Hoke, Teknion Data Solutions
Tech Titans of the Future – University Level
Engineering and Technology Department, Collin College
Mechanical Engineering – Erik Johnsson School of Engineering & Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas
Industrial Engineering Senior Design, Texas A&M Commerce
Startup Launch Program – Jindal School of Management, The University of Texas at Dallas
Tech Titans of the Future – High School Level
Daniel Brown, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, Dallas ISD
Jodie Deinhammer, Coppell High School, Coppell ISD
Deanna Shea, Shepton High School. Plano ISD
Dusty Vincer, Plano East Senior High School, Plano ISD