Community supporters
Friends of the Austin Forum
Friends of the Austin Forum are technology professionals and advocates who appreciate the importance of comprehensive, high-quality technology content being available to all. Like Partners and Champions, their contributions support programming that is free and open to the public — and the mission to educate, inform, and connect people.
The honor roll
65 Friends of the Forum
- Aaron Buckholtz
- Amanda Ross
- Andy Stewart
- Balaji Vasudevan
- Barrett Campbell
- Benjamin Klauder
- Boris Portman
- Brad Mckelvey
- Bruce Bogart
- Bryan Daniel
- Casper Bek
- Charlie Dominguez
- Chris Ashton
- Chris Van Loan
- Christina Friloux
- Daniel Jochnowitz
- David Ochel
- Derek Castillo
- Diane & Steve Harvey
- Don & Mary Kay Hanson
- Emily Gupton
- Faris Nasir
- Gabe Schuyler
- Gwendolyn Jewiss
- Hendre Coetzee
- Homer Hegedus
- Jackie VanErp
- James Allen
- James Foster
- James Hillhouse
- Jarrett Webb
- Jerald Welch
- Jeremy Fremont
- John Fung
- Josh Rothenberg
- Judy Tierney
- Karthik Srinivasan
- Katherine Korytkowski
- Kevin Hughes
- Kevin Koym
- Lauren Brummett
- Len Hause
- Luke Wilson
- Mark OBrien
- Mayuresh Jehurkar
- Michele Chambers
- Mike Stevens
- Mitch Jacobson
- Murli Ram
- Nancy Giordano
- Nancy Lyon
- Orlando Lacayo
- R.D. Childers
- Rachel Pennycuick
- Reid Wilson
- Robert Matney
- Robert McVey
- Roy Spezia
- Sean Schubert
- Steve Amos
- Steve Harriman
- Teresa Trice
- Tom Wiatt
- Tyler Elwood
- Vaishali Jadhav
What your support makes possible
Austin Forum programming is free and open to the public: monthly presentation and networking events, online and in-person discussion events, meetups, workshops, the Austin Forum Upload podcast, and the Slack community where the conversation continues between events.
Friends give alongside the Forum's Annual and In-Kind Partners and its individual Champions. Together that support reaches thousands annually, from the local Austin community to audiences worldwide.
About friends
Questions about becoming a Friend
- What is a Friend of the Austin Forum?
- Friends of the Austin Forum on Technology and Society are technology professionals and advocates who appreciate the importance of comprehensive, high-quality technology content being available to all, and the impact of Austin Forum programming on people, organizations, and society.
- How do I become a Friend of the Austin Forum?
- Friend is a lifetime level that starts at a one-time donation of $100 or more, for community members who want to support tech education and stay closely connected. The Austin Forum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- How do Friends support Austin Forum programming?
- Like Partners and Champions, Friends of the Forum contributions support programming that is free and open to the public, and support the mission to educate, inform, and connect people.
- Is there another way to support the Forum without donating?
- Yes. Volunteering has no cost and is open to local individuals who want to contribute their time and connect with the community. Every organization and individual support option is listed on the Support the Austin Forum page.
Join this list
A one-time contribution of $100 or more makes you a lifetime Friend of the Austin Forum — supporting tech education for everyone.