Honoring Austin Tech: The Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award Celebration Set for May 7 at Indeed Tower
The Austin Technology Council is proud to announce that the 2025 Austin Tech Hall of Fame and First Time Founder Award Celebration will take place on May 7 at Indeed Tower in downtown Austin. This highly anticipated evening will bring the community together to honor the individuals who have shaped, and continue to shape, the Austin tech ecosystem.
Now in year two of an eight-year launch, the Hall of Fame was created to recognize both the foundational leaders who built this community and the forward-thinking innovators who are driving it into the future. We knew from the beginning that we could not capture the full scope of Austin’s tech legacy in a single night. That’s why each year, from 2024 through 2031, we will induct eight foundational or legacy honorees, adding to the permanent record of those who helped build something extraordinary.
In addition to the legacy class, each year includes:
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One 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, representing today’s leadership and civic commitment
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The First Time Founder Award, spotlighting a rising entrepreneur whose early-stage success shows great promise and impact
This program is about more than awards. It is a celebration of the people behind the headlines, the relationships that fuel innovation, and the community spirit that makes Austin a special place to build and grow a technology company.
We know there are more incredible individuals worthy of recognition. If you do not see someone on the list this year who you believe should be honored, we invite you to get involved in the nominations process next year. This is a community-driven effort, and we want to hear from everyone who cares about the future of Austin tech.
Our theme remains clear: Celebrate the past, be present in the now, and look to the future. Great communities do not emerge by chance. They are built when leaders show up, invest in others, and believe in something bigger than themselves.
The 2024 event was a tremendous success, and we are excited to see this celebration grow year over year. We are still welcoming event sponsors and champions who want to help make May 7 a memorable night for the entire tech community.
Save the date. Show up. Join us in honoring those who made—and are still making—Austin an incredible place to work in tech.
Tickets go on sale on April 8th. Last year the event sold out in eight days…so do not miss out.