About TeXchange
TeXchange promotes the entrepreneurial environment in Texas and develops the next generation of executives for technology and life sciences companies.
The Austin chapter brings together subject matter experts, industry thought leaders, and entrepreneurs and executives at the middle stages of their careers and company trajectories, for networking, development, and informative and educational discussions on current topics in business.
Board Members
CO-PRESIDENT
Grant McClendon
Business Development at Hale CPA Group
As the Director of Business Development for Hale CPA Group, Grant’s focus is on serving growing companies in the Austin area and beyond. Headquartered in Austin, Hale CPA Group provides business essential accounting support, consulting, and financial reporting for business owners. Grant has a passion for connecting experienced partners, advisors and investors with business owners and leaders and is an unreasonably enthusiastic disc golf fan.
TREASURER
Trent Davis
SVP Client Services Life and Annuities Actuarial North America at WNS Global Services
Trent is a 20+ year financial services C-level executive leader, board member, and mentor bringing diverse experience from Fortune 500 financial services organizations, venture capital-funded start-ups and a global consulting firm.
At WNS, Trent is a client lead for life and annuity actuarial resources in North America, with accountability for client services and creating value for our Insurance clients.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Brian Hampton
VP of Business Development at Accion Labs
Brian has been an avid connector and business development professional in the Tech and Finance communities for over 25 years. He prides himself on his extensive network of CXOs, Serial Entrepreneurs, and Consultants. Brian works with multiple firms that assist his clients.
CO-PRESIDENT
Marc Nathan
Vice President of Client Strategy at Egan Nelson
Marc is an experienced leader in the technology startup community with a talent for connecting entrepreneurial business owners to customers, employees, investors, and partners. Marc connects tech & CPG startups with funding and legal support at the law firm of Egan Nelson LLP. He helps Egan Nelson clients discover appropriate capital sources. He is also the author of Texas-Squared Startup Newsletter & Texas-Boxed Newsletter and founder of T-Squared Agency.
OPERATIONS
Emily Rose
Executive Coach and Author at emilyrosecoaching.com
With a decade career of transforming businesses of all scales via Harvard-based strategies, Emily has earned respect among numerous executives who can attest to her cutting-edge approach of business acumen, psychology, and change management.
Emily specializes in assisting executives through personal and professional transitions, as well as helping high-achievers deal with, heal from, and mitigate burnout.