In 2022, Thom Singer was appointed CEO of the Austin Technology Council (ATC) with a clear mandate: help reinvent and re-energize the organization for a new chapter of Austin tech.
Austin has never been built by a single company, organization, or a single leader. The region’s growth has been powered by collaboration across founders, operators, investors, educators, civic partners, and community champions… people who believe that when relationships are strong, innovation moves faster. ATC exists to serve that ecosystem, and Thom’s role is to help keep it connected, informed, and positioned to thrive.
Why Thom Was Selected in 2022
ATC needed more than steady management. It needed momentum, clarity, and renewed relevance… and a voice that could tell the story of the History of Austin Tech.
Thom was brought in to help strengthen the organization’s position in the community by focusing on what has always worked in Austin:
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convening the right leaders at the right moments
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creating spaces for honest conversations and shared learning
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building stronger ties across companies and generations
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elevating the story of Austin tech in a way that honors the past and accelerates the future
Reinvention is not a logo or a tagline. It is a commitment to show up, build trust, and create real value for members.
Why Thom Is a Good Fit to Lead ATC
Thom’s professional background aligns directly with what a modern tech council needs: a leader who can convene, communicate, and build community across diverse stakeholders.
He brings three assets that support ATC’s mission:
1) A proven ability to convene leaders and lead the room
Thom has spent his career designing and delivering programs that create meaningful conversations in high-stakes environments. That skill translates into building events and leadership experiences where members leave with relationships, ideas, and momentum.
2) A deep understanding of relevance and positioning
In both business and community organizations, relevance is earned through consistent value. Thom’s work is centered on ensuring ATC delivers programs, partnerships, and experiences that members genuinely want to be part of… and that strengthen the ecosystem over time.
3) A long-standing commitment to community building
Thom’s leadership philosophy is simple: all opportunities come from people. That belief sits at the heart of what a technology council must do… strengthen the human connections that power collaboration, growth, and trust.
Thom Singer’s Work as a Keynote Speaker (And Why It Supports the Role)
In addition to leading ATC, Thom is a professional keynote speaker who works with:
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tech conferences and corporate events
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law firms and partner retreats
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associations and leadership meetings
His programs focus on the human side of performance: trust, relationships, collaboration, and the competitive advantage of strong Human Interaction (H.I.) in an increasingly digital world.
That speaking work keeps Thom connected to what leaders are navigating across industries and markets… and brings fresh perspective back into the Austin tech community.
Learn more about Thom’s speaking programs: www.ThomSinger.com
What Reinventing ATC Looks Like
Reinventing a community organization is not one big move. It is a series of consistent actions that rebuild trust, expand relationships, and create value members can feel. Three years ago Thom created a 5 year plan for ATC… and it is now at the place where he is seeking the next generation or “REAL COMMUNITY LEADERS” to take on board positions to shape the next two years.
That work includes:
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strengthening the member experience and engagement
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producing events that bring the right leaders together
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building deeper collaboration with partner organizations
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elevating advocacy and civic engagement where it matters
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celebrating the leaders who built Austin tech… and the leaders building it now
Links and Contact
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