A-LIST is Austin's List
October 7-8, 2020
A-LIST is a celebration of business innovation and entrepreneurship, brought to you by the Austin Chamber and SXSW.
We introduce visionary founders and the exciting new companies they create to the most important audiences in Texas and beyond.
Watch the sessions and see the winners!
On October 7-8, the Austin Chamber and SXSW hosted A-LIST: Up Close & Personal, a three-part series of virtual award announcements and conversations with stellar speakers on timely issues.
Keynote - Kendra Scott
Wednesday, October 7 - 2-3 p.m.
Kendra Scott is an American fashion designer. She is the chairman, CEO, and lead designer of Kendra Scott, LLC. In 2017, she was named Ernst & Young's National Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Innovating During Challenging Times
Announcing “Spotlight” Awards and Tech & Inno Awards (11-50 employees category)
Challenging times require innovative and effective leaders, and during this time, Austin leaders have adapted with determination and creativity. They’ve shown us how to engage and focus in order to move the ball forward in their industries. They’ve shown us what’s possible with a strategic leader at the helm.
Featuring:
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Kiwi Camara, Founder & CEO, DISCO
Julia Cheek, CEO & Founder, Everlywell
Tamara Fields, Austin Managing Director, Accenture
Eric Starkloff, President & CEO, NI -
Leading Through Adversity & Our Path Forward
Announcing Tech & Inno Awards (51-199 employees category)
We’ve seen first-hand the importance of leadership during times of adversity. Authentic leaders inspire a community and their teams by standing up with passion and purpose. They are focused on finding a way forward, and they understand the need for transparency and empathy with their teams.
Featuring:
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Robert Alvarez, CFO/COO, BigCommerce
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President, Huston-Tillotson University
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW
Linda Ginac, Founder & CEO, TalentGuard
Tyson Tuttle, CEO, Silicon Labs -
Growing a Thriving Team & Business with Persistence
Announcing “Ace in the Hole” Award, “Top Tech Team” Award and Tech & Inno Awards (1-10 employees category)
Leaders must be persistent and determined to grow a thriving team and business. Exceptional entrepreneurs grow out of drive, grit and adaptability. You could call them “glass eaters” or “pragmatic innovators.” They excel in creativity and resiliency and find ways to scale their teams and companies.
Featuring:
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Tony Aguilar, Founder & CEO, Chipper
Brent Bellm, CEO, BigCommerce
John Berkowitz, CEO & Co-founder, OJO Labs
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer, SXSW
Tahjar “Tee” Roamartinez, Founder & CEO, Cyber Warfighters Group
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