Kevin Koym

Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Tech Ranch Austin

As a seven-time startup veteran and CEO and founder of Tech Ranch Austin, a venture accelerator for early-stage technology companies, Kevin Koym is a recognized pioneer in the startup community whose influence has been felt by over 6,500 entrepreneurs from over 42+ countries.

His motivation to work with startups stems from his belief that supported entrepreneurs create more innovation, which leads to more solutions to address society’s most pressing issues. As a result, Kevin is known worldwide for his work in establishing entrepreneur networks in the U.S., Mexico, Chile, Singapore, Korea and Australia.

James Shuler

Director of Business Development
Centre Technologies

With over 15 years of experience in IT, James specializes in translating complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable insights. Known for his approachable and dynamic presentation style, he connects with audiences by making even the most technical topics easy to understand and apply. He brings a strong blend of industry expertise and real-world perspective, helping attendees walk away with practical solutions to today’s business challenges.

Sivadarsan Sudarsanan

Director
Business Operations
Serenity Plus Group, LLC

Sivadarsan operates at the intersection of business strategy and technical innovation within the healthcare sector. He brings a rigorous, quantitative approach to multi-functional leadership across IT, HR, and Project Management. Whether architecting real-time Business Intelligence solutions or developing custom automation to streamline enterprise workflows, he leverages his technical expertise, backed by an MBA and an MS in Decision Analytics from VCU, to solve complex business challenges. Siva is passionate about how AI, technology, and data-driven decisions are reshaping the modern workplace.

Emily Gupton, MBA, PMP – Supporting Speaker

Chief Operations & Technology Officer
SKG Texas

Emily Gupton is a forward-thinking technology and operations executive with a multidisciplinary background and a passion for driving meaningful innovation. As Chief Operations Officer at SKG in Austin, Texas, she oversees the company’s operations, architectural, and technology divisions, aligning digital strategy, AI strategy, and operational infrastructure with business growth at one of the largest woman-owned businesses in Texas.

Jonathan Hantsbarger – Panel Moderator

Director
Enterprise Account Management
Zoho

At Zoho, Jonathan leads strategic relationships with some of the company’s largest enterprise customers across the United States. He works closely with executive leadership teams on business transformation, operational strategy, customer experience, and enterprise technology adoption, helping organizations align technology investments with long-term business objectives.

Jonathan’s career spans enterprise software, aerospace, defense, and military leadership. Prior to Zoho, he served as Chief of Staff at Aurex, supporting strategic operations, business development, and client relationships with organizations including NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space providers. He also held leadership roles supporting mission-critical operations at L3Harris Technologies.