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Wendi R. Wilburn [Sources: Photo and logo, Tech Titans; Composite image., DI Studio]
Tech Titans Appoints Former Bottle Rocket, Verizon Exec as President & CEO
by Sandra Engelland | Apr 1, 2026
Wendi R. Wilburn has more than 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, digital innovation, and organizational growth. Her background includes work with start-ups, mid-market companies, and Fortune 50 organizations, where she has helped leadership teams improve visibility, strengthen operations, and boost revenue.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 3, 2025
Led by CEO Chandra Dhandapani, Calif.-based Magnit is adopting a Dallas-first approach to U.S. hiring. The company's new office in Addison will anchor executive operations and board meetings as a strategic hub. Take a first look inside.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 30, 2025
The third annual Get Connected Dallas event pairs on-the-spot job interviews and emerging tech demos—from robotics to VR—at a free community festival.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Richard Benson, who served as president of UT Dallas from 2016 through Aug. 1, 2025, will be recognized at the 2025 Tech Titans Awards event on Sept 12.
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The region’s top tech honors were handed out Friday night at the 25th annual Tech Titans Awards event in Frisco.
North Texas Innovators Named Finalists for the 25th Annual Tech Titans Awards
by Quincy Preston | Jul 25, 2025
From startup founders to Fortune 500 CIOs, here’s who’s in the running for this year’s honors. The City of Frisco will be the first “Host City Sponsor” for Tech Titans Oscar-style presentation ceremony.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 18, 2025
Cien.ai said that Gertrude Van Horn will oversee the deployment of Agentic AI and the evolution of Cien.ai’s internal data systems, and act as a liaison to the broader ecosystem of IT leaders and vendors who seek transformative AI solutions.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 11, 2025
Marvin Harris Jr. was a foundry engineer for TriQuint Semiconductor for 17 years until it merged with Qorvo, where he has served for nearly nine years.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 27, 2024
Four companies, four universities, and 32 individuals—including four high school teachers—are finalists for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards, which honor top innovators, adopters, and executors impacting the North Texas tech industry. The awards gala will be held Sept. 20 at the Renaissance Addison Hotel. Check out two honorees—and all the innovative finalists.
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From left: Ben Kazora, Lisette Mendez, Vikesh Gumpalli, Riyaz Muhammad, and Arek Skuza [Photos via Tech Titans]
Tech Titans Appoints 5 New Members to Board of Directors
by Lance Murray | Mar 15, 2024
Lisette Mendez, Ben Kazora, Riyaz Muhammad, Arek Skuza, and Vikesh Gumpalli join a board of 40 other members representing all sectors of the North Texas technology industry for Tech Titans, the largest technology trade association in Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 11, 2023
Check out the fastest-growing technology companies in North Texas—and more than a dozen other award winners, from Community Hero to Hall of Famer—who were honored at the 2023 Tech Titans Awards Gala.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 20, 2023
The company's original groundbreaking HoverTouch technology has found a new use case at Sam's Club. The giant touchscreen is replacing theft-prone iPads with HoverTouch tech that turns any surface into an interactive experience — walls, glass, tables, and more become engaging consumer touchpoints with no power to the surface.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Aug 4, 2023
Tech industry leader Gertrude ‘Trude’ Van Horn is poised to be inducted into the distinguished Tech Titans Hall of Fame.
The outgoing CIO of Irving-based NCH Corp.—a...
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Inbenta CEO Melissa Solis [Photo: Inbenta]
Conversational AI Platform Inbenta Seals Calif. to Texas Move With New HQ in Allen
by David Seeley | Mar 8, 2023
Two months after closing a $40 million investment led by Tritium Partners and naming Melissa Solis as the company's new CEO, Inbenta is planting its headquarters in Allen's One Bethany West. Solis, who previously founded and led Allen-based GIACT, made the decision to relocate based on Allen's city business support, a "strong talent pool," affordable cost of living, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 12, 2022
Richardson-based Tech Titans has announced the newest additions to its board of directors.
Tech Titans is the largest technology trade association in Texas, representing a quarter million employees through its 300 member companies....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 9, 2022
Ever.Ag, a Frisco-based AgTech supply chain software and financial services company, announced that it has added former General Mills executive John Church as an independent member to its board of directors....
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by Kevin Cummings |
Oct 31, 2022
Some of the top players in the North Texas technology ecosystem were honored Thursday at the annual Tech Titans awards gala. Fujitsu North America CEO Doug Moore was inducted into the Tech Titans Hall of Fame, and Charlie Vogt, CEO of telecommunications firm DZS, won the Corporate CEO Award. The fastest-growing tech company award went to Fort Worth's TimelyMD.
"The need to come together as an industry, reconnect with friends, and build new business connections were really what this year’s awards gala was all about," said Tech Titans' Paul Bendel. See the full list of winners here.
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