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Past TAG Speakers



January 27, 2012 - Chas Studor, Founder
"Briggo: The Cool Technology of Robotics, Mobile, and the Cloud Can Sure Brew a Hot Cup of Coffee"

December 16, 2011 - Site Visit/Tour
"DJO Surgical: Using High Tech Manufacturing Processes to Make High Tech Medical Implants"

October 28, 2011 - Brian Magierski, CEO
"Appconomy: Making Mobile Commerce Pay"

September 30, 2011 - Bob Fabbio, CEO
"WhiteGlove Health: Changing Healthcare on a National Level"

August 26, 2011 - Sam Fuller, CEO
"Waldo Health: Moving High Tech to High Touch for In-Home Medical Monitoring

July 29, 2011 - Gary Gattis, CEO
"Spacetime Studios: Ubiquitous Gameplay Across Multiple Platforms"

June 24, 2011 - Charlie Wood, CEO
"Spanning Cloud: Providing Users a Catch Basin for a Rainy Day in the Cloud"

May 27, 2011 - Dr. Carlos Coe, CEO
"Xtreme Power: Solving Energy Problems at the System Level Using Solid State Energy Storage"

April 29, 2011 - Mary Haskett, CEO
"Tactical Information Systems: Using the Cloud to Make Real Time Biometrics Accessible"

March 25, 2011 - Gary Forni, CEO
"Heat Genie: Getting wireless with your food – Push the button, 90 seconds later hot food"

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February 25, 2011 - Dr. Gregory Pogue, President
"Receptor Logic: Providing a Safer Way to Treat Cancer"

January, 28, 2011 - Fred Schmidt, CEO
"Portalarium: Impacting the Future of Video Gaming"

December 10, 2010 - Jerry Gregoire, Chairman
"Redbird: Making It Easier, Faster, and Cheaper to Become a Pilot"

October 29, 2010 - Chad Bockius, CEO of Socialware
"Putting Social Networking to Work"

September 24, 2010 - Chetan Kapoor, CEO
"Agile Planet: Ushering in the Next Generation of Robots"

August 27, 2010 - Roy Sosa, CEO of MPower
"MPOWER Labs: Banking for an Underserved Market through Advanced IT"

July 30, 2010 - Sandeep Kumar, CEO of Microstaq
"Microstaq: Semiconductor Valves - Smaller, Smarter and More Powerful"

June 25, 2010 - Tom R. Smith,CEO of Conformity
"Conformity: Making SaaS and Cloud Computing ‘Business Ready’"

May 28, 2010 - Eric Broockman, CEO of Alereon
"Alereon: Bringing Web based Video to the Family HDTV"

April 30, 2010 - Bill Ott, CEO of ActaCell
"ActaCell: Is this One of the Companies That Will Bring the Battery Industry Back to the US? "

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March 26, 2010 - Greg King, COO of nanoTox
"nanoTox: Taking the Risk Out of Nanotechnology"

February 26, 2010 - Dr. Paul Lammers, CEO of Mirna Therapeutics
"Mirna Therapeutics: Taking microRNA Down a New Path for Curing Cancer"

January 29, 2010 - Thomas B. Pickens, CEO of Astrotech
"Astrotech: Bringing Space-based Technology Down to Earth"

December 11, 2009 - Johnathan Vought, CEO of Radioactive Labs
"Radioactive Labs: Bringing Games to the Business World and Having Them Payoff"

October 30, 2009 - Mark Eaton, CEO of Stellarray, Inc.
"Stellarray: Turning Research into Disruptive Products"

September 25, 2009 - Greg Fitzgerald, CEO
"DisplayPoints: Finding Opportunity in the most Unlikely of Places"

August 28, 2009 - Mike Shultz, CEO
"Infoglide: Putting the Who in Front of the What"

July 31, 2009 - Jim Balthazar, CEO
"Nuventix: A Cool Company with a Cooling Technology"

June 26, 2009 - Bryan Jones, CEO
"Moximity: Putting Mobile Phones and Social Networking on the Map"

May 29, 2009 - Troy Gilbert, co-founder of Mockingbird Games
"Mockingbird Games: Bringing Game Development to the Masses"

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April 24, 2009 - Dr. Dileep Agnihotri, Acting CEO, Graphene Energy
"Graphene Energy: Enabling Next Generation Ultracapacitors and Batteries"

March 27, 2009 - Russell Reeder, CEO, LibreDigital
"LibreDigital: What The Reader Wants Where They Want It"

February 27, 2009 - Dr. Damon Borich, President of Beacon Sciences
"Beacon Sciences: Lock and Key Scheme for Bio Detection"

January 30, 2009 - Toney Jennings, CEO of CoreTrace
"CoreTrace: Security Begins At Your Desktop"

December 5, 2008 - Merritt Belisle, former CEO of High End Systems and currently Executive Advisor for High End Systems’ integration with Barco
"High End Systems: Visual Magic Thru Technology"

October 31, 2008 - Thanasis Iatrou, Chief Executive Officer/President/Co-Founder, Media Excel
"Transcoding – The Future of the Video Market Depends on It!"

September 26, 2008 - Jim Reinhart, CEO of Luminary Micro
"Luminary Micro: Digital Computing Power for a Greener World"

August 22, 2008 - Gary Cowsert, CEO, Allen Technologies
"Allen Technologies: Technology Enhances Hospital Care – How does your local hospital rank?"

July 25, 2008 - Brett Hurt, CEO and Founder, Bazaarvoice
"Bazaarvoice: Customer Voices Change Commerce Forever"

June 27, 2008 - Dr. Sherry Marcus , President, 21st Century Technologies
"21st Century Technologies: Taming a Tsunami"

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May 30 - Michael Wilson, CEO, Small World Labs
"Small World Labs: Making it a Small World After All"

April 25, 2008 - Stephen Bell, CEO, Shangby
"ShangBy: Putting Barter into Global Home Shopping"

March 28, 2008 - Chris McKinzie, CEO, Fluid Innovation
"Fluid Innovation: A New Channel for Technology Commercialization"

February 29, 2008 - Thomas A. Harlan, President and CEO
"Emergent Technologies: Moving BioScience to Product"

January 25, 2008 - Bill Morrow, CEO, CSIdentity
"CSIdentity: Giving People Control of their Identity Again"

December 7, 2007 - Craig Malloy, CEO, Lifesize Communications
"LifeSize Communications: Igniting the High Definition Fire"

October 26, 2007 - Bob Bridge, CEO, Zilker Labs
Zilker Labs: The Promise of Digital Power ICs

September 28, 2007 - Chris Norman, President CEO, Digital Reality
"Digital Reality: The Tail of One and the Made-To-Order Digital Manufacturing Enterprise"
Podcast (39 MB)

August 24, 2007 - Dr. Mark Chandler, Chairman and CEO
"Biophysical: Your Next Physical at Home?"

July 27, 2007 - Marc LeGare, CEO
"Proactive Communications: A Civilian Signal Corps"

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June 29, 2007 - Michael Cation, Founder and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
"NovusEdge and The Smart Building"

May 25, 2007 - Dave Anderson, General Manager
"Advanced Technology Development Facility: Semiconductor Manufacturability R&D For Hire"

April 27, 2007 - Jonathan Ellis, CEO
"Advanced Communications Concepts' TUC Technology: Data Security for Data-At-Rest & Communications Networks!"
Podcast (44 MB)

March 30, 2007 - Bruce Cohen, CEO
"ClearCube: Disassembling the Desktop!"
Podcast (47 MB)

February 23, 2007 - Gina Fant-Saez, CEO
"eSession.com: A Bazaar for the Music Industry!"

January 26, 2007 - Rich LeGrand, Charmed Labs.
"Charmed Labs: Robotics in Education"

December 8, 2006 - Mark Stephen Pierce, CEO
Sure Happy Fun Fun, Inc.
"Super Happy Fun Fun: Putting a Pinball Machine in Your Cell Phone"

October 27, 2006 - Michael McGar, founder of Alchemy and Locomotion Studios and co-founder of Alchemy Systems
"Putting Excitement into Learning: How Game Technology Attacks a Real World Challenge"

September 29, 2006 - Dr. Mark Walton, President of ViaGen
"The Viagen Story: It’s All about Managing Risk on the Range with Genomics"

August 25, 2006 - Joel Trammell, Co-Founder and CEO, NetQoS
"Getting Ready for the Next Internet: NetQoS Will Keep It Humming"

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July 28, 2006 - Billy Martin, CEO, Cortexa Technology
"Ready for Prime Time: Cortexa Technology and the Digital Home"

June 30, 2006 - Kevin Koym, CEO, Enterprise Teaming, LLC
"The Virtual Enterprise - Empowering Productive Teams in a Flat, Far-flung World"

May 26, 2006 - Burnie Burns, founder of Rooster Teeth Productions
"A New Media White Space: Rooster Teeth Productions and Machinima"
Podcast (36 MB)

April 28, 2006 - R. Wayne Parchman, President & CEO, Resources for Living, Ltd.
"Using Communications Technology and Data Mining to Improve the World - One Person At A Time"

March 31, 2006 - Bijoy Goswami, leader of Bootstrap Austin and Co-Founder of Aviri
"Open Source Companies: The Next Generation in Business Organization"
Podcast (33 MB)
Slides (2 MB)

February 24, 2006 - Terry Branson, President & Founder of M3 Design
"Technology's Coolest Trends"

January 27, 2006 - Dan Lowden, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing Wayport, Inc.
"Changing Wireless Technologies: What’s Next?"

December 9, 2005 - Special TAG Holiday Event - Zebra Imaging

October 28, 2005 - David Smith, noted futurist and vice president at Technology Futures
"Austin and the Future of Texas As Seen Through the Lens of Technology Law"

September 30, 2005 - Panel: Jim Butler - Manager, Creative Industries Development, City of Austin; Hugh Forrest - Executive Director of SXSW (South by Southwest); Dean McCall - President and CEO of Salsa.net in San Antonio, member of the DCI organizing committee; Dan Shine - Director of Marketing, AMD
"Putting it All Together: What is the Digital Convergence Initiative All About?"

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August 26, 2005 - Thom Singer, author
Some Assembly Required: How to Make, Keep and Grow Your Business Relationships"

June 24, 2005 - Randy Bell - President and Chief Executive Officer, Nanotechnologies, Inc.
"NANOTECHNOLOGY: Delivering on the Promises. Is This the Next Space Program?"

May 27, 2005 - "UT Austin's Research Engine: What Does It Bring To The Community?
Dr. John Sibley Butler, Director, IC2 Institute

April 29, 2005 - Local Leaders in the Digital Media Industry
"New Show In Town: Austin’s Digital Media Community"

March 25, 2005 - Dr. Juan M. Sanchez, Vice President for Research
The University of Texas at Austin
"The Local Impact of Research and Commercialization"

February 25, 2005 - Greg McMillan, President, McMillan Running Company, Inc.
"Professional Services in A Virtual World"

January 28, 2005 - Rich Owen, CEO, Optimal Information Security Services, Inc.
"Electronic Terrorism, Are You Safe?"

November 19, 2004 - Joe McCall, Executive Director of the Texas Nanotechnology Initiative
"Nanotechnology"

October 29, 2004 - Frank Hanzlik, Managing Director of the Wi-Fi Alliance
"Wi-Fi Technology"

September 24, 2004 - Rich Owen, Optimal Information Security Services, Inc.
"Johnny Security Seed :: Computer Security Exposed!"

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August 27, 2004 - Mellanie True Hills, The Health & Productivity RevitalizerSM"Staying Healthy and Productive in This Crazy World"

July 30, 2004 - Eddie Williams, President and CEO, MyKIWE.com
Internet Security - How One Austin Company Is Doing It Right"

May 28, 2004 - Jim Comer
"Parenting Your Parents"

April 30, 2004 - Andrew E. Burns, WSI Certified Internet Consultant
"How E-Learning and Asynchronous Communication Can Transform Your Business"

March 26, 2004 - John P. Riegel, III, Assistant Director, Program Development Office, Southwest Research Institute
"Research at Retail"

February 27, 2004 - Hank Jones, Intersect Technology Consulting -and- Law Office of Henry W. Jones, III
"Outsourcing: What, Why, Where, Who, When, So What, and What Next

January 30, 2004 - Michael Davis, Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP
"Sales Alliances for Today's Economy"

December 19, 2003 - Mike Rollins, President, Chamber of Commerce of Austin
"The Five-Year Economic Development Strategy for Austin"

November 21, 2003 - Dr. Craig W. Farley, President and CEO, Canyon Semiconductor
"GaN Chips and Powering Up Wideband Wireless Communications"

October 31, 2003 - Juan M. Sanchez, Vice President for Research, The University of Texas at Austin
"Commercialization of Technology through the University of Texas"

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September 26, 2003 - Michael Davis, Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP
"Strategic Alliances for Co-developing Technology"

August 22, 2003 - Nick Fox, Chairman, Austin 2006 WCIT, Inc
"How the World Congress Can Benefit Your Company Globally"

July 25, 2003 - Dr. Dan Jennings & Dr. Stephen Thompson, Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University
"Executive Scanning: A Structured Approach to Information Gathering"

June 27, 2003 - Lynn Pausic, CEO, Expero
"Measuring User Experience: Time To Market Issues

May 30, 2003 - James R. McDonald, Ph.D
"Transforming Technical Careers into Management Careers...Survival?"

April 25, 2003 - Jeff Hahn, Strategy Director - Communications & Public Affairs, Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector
"Austin's Role in a Global Semiconductor Industry"

February 28, 2003 - Dr. William Scouten, Dean of the College of Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio

January 31, 2003 - Jerry Keys, Winstead Sechrest & Minick, PC and Jim Ford, Guard-IT Corporation
"Dodging Bullets When Licensing IT: The Devil's in the Details"

December 20, 2002 - Jim Comer, Comer Communications
"Geek Speek"

November 22, 2002 - Mr. Richard Amato, Director, Clean Energy Incubator (CEI)

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October 25, 2002 - Mr. Mitchell McGovern, VP Global Information Technology, Oracle Corporation
"Cost Savings Through Consolidation"

August 30, 2002 - Dr. Ross Baldick, University of Texas Engineering Science Department
"Power Grid Concerns: Energy Fueling the Tech Sector"

July 26, 2002 - Mr. Patrick Keel, Partner, Baker Botts, LLP
"Cybersquatting on the Wild, Wild Web"

June 28, 2002 -Mr. Dan Vooletich, Director, Blue Lance Inc.
"Top Security Issue: The Threat Within"

May 31, 2002 - Dr. Alex Cavalli, Collaboratory Research Scientist, ELT Labs "EnterTech" Program
"E-Learning & Training Labs: Web-Based Workforce Training"

March 22, 2002 - Christian Walker, Founder Biowalk Ltd.
"Giving Austin Biotech a Boost"

February 22, 2002 - Ralph McDade, Ph.D., VP Scientific Affairs, Luminex Corporation
"Biotech Success in an Infotech

January 25, 2002 - Mr. Gene Kim, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Tripwire Inc.
"E-Risk Management: Protecting Against Cyber-Loss"

December 14, 2001 - Susan Dawson, 2001 Chair, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
"Examining Keys to Austin's Economic Vitality"

November 16, 2001 - Mr. Bob Martin, CEO JumpStart Revenue
"Winning 'Lighthouse' Customers in Challenging Times"

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October 26, 2001 - Mr. Craig Morgan, Principal, Information Risk Management KPMG
"Managing Risk in the Use of Information Technology"

September 28, 2001 - Dr. Chris Rowen, President & CEO of Tensilica Inc. (San Jose, CA)
"Configurable Processors: A Disruptive Technology for the Times"

August 31, 2001 - Dr. Randolph Bias, Co-Founder, Austin Usability
"That's Nice...But Does It Work?" The Role of Usability in Web & IT Design

July 27, 2001 - Mr. Bob Rostohar, Chairman & CEO of AGEA Corporation.
"The Business Value of Wireless Infrastructure: Why It's Here to Stay"

June 29, 2001 - Mr. David Young, VP Market Solutions, Iconixx Inc.
"Plotting Your Corporate IT Strategy"

May 25, 2001: Rob Carruthers, Founder & Managing Partner of STARtech Early Ventures.
"Report on Current Dealflow, Trends & Strategies"

April 27, 2001: Dr. Keri E. Pearlson, Principal, KP Partners.
"Instant Learning: Developing and Delivering Business Expertise through Technology"

March 30, 2001: Bob Davidson, Davidson Communications.
"Development of San Antonio’s High-Tech Community: An Up-Close View from Afar"

February 23, 2001: Judith McCracken, ThoughtSpace Inc.
"Ramping Up & Scaling Down: Can Technology Workforce Management Be More Than 'Dancing in the Dark'?"

January 26, 2001: Don Shafer, The Athens Group Inc.
"Employee Ownership in an IPO World"

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December 15, 2000: Edna Ramon Butts & Larry McGinnis, Hughes & Luce, PC.
"E-Commerce Preview: Key Regulatory & Legislative Issues"

November 17, 2000: Dave Thompson, BroadCloud Communications Inc.
"Welcome to the Worldwide WIRELESS Web"

October 27, 2000: Rick Ross, AV Labs Engineering.
"Technical Deployment: How VCs Staff Startups"

September 29, 2000: Seminar – "Developing the Corridor Workforce: From Public/Private Initiatives to Online Recruiting!"
Topics/Panelists:
"Developing a Safe Workplace", Hank Austin, USAA;
"Your Local Workforce Development Board: The Initiatives It Undertakes", Shirley Clowers, Capital Area Workforce Development Board;
"Power(Point) to the People", Jim Comer, Comer Communications;
"Expanding the Technology Workforce: Higher Education's Role", Joe Krier, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce;
"E-Recruiting in the New E-Conomy", Hank Stringer, Hire.com;
"Staffing a High-Tech Startup: Why We Need SATAI!", Cliff Zintgraff, SecureLogix Corporation.

August 25, 2000: Andrew Sall, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
"The Role of the Intellectual Asset Manager"

July 28, 2000: Neil Iscoe, eCertain.
"What Digital Signatures Mean for Business"

June 30, 2000: Glenn Lovelace, TManage Inc.
"To Heck With I-35 Traffic, Let's Telecommute! Delivering on the Promise of Telework"

May 26, 2000: Mark Hazlewood, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

April 28, 2000: Deirdre Mendez, President, Foreign Business Management Consultants.
"The International Imperative: Technology's Global Push"

March 31, 2000: Guy Sohie, Global Insite.
"Reach Far, Go Fast: Global Development at Internet Speed"

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February 25, 2000: Guenter Krauss, Alentis Corporation.
"Getting Connected with Application Service Providers (ASPs)"

January 28, 2000: Seminar – "From Biotech to Internet Startups & Marketing: Technology Innovation in the Alamo & Capital Cities"
Panelists: Mary Pat Moyer, INCELL Corp.; Jamin Patrick, Garage.com; Gary Lundquist, Market Engineering Inc.

December 17, 1999: "Holiday Networking Breakfast: Looking Back & Looking Ahead!"

November 19, 1999: David Gerhardt, The Capital Network.
"Influence of Venture Capital on the Tech Economy"

October 29, 1999: Charlie Jackson, Cornerstone Retail Services.
"There's No Place Like HTTP://HOME.COM: What’s Ahead in the Internet?"
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