Holly Ridings

Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

MEI Technologies, Inc. provides engineering, safety and product assurance, information technology and management services. It offers services and solutions in systems design and development, applied engineering, cyber and research and development to public and private sector customers in the aerospace, defense and biotechnology markets worldwide. The company was founded by Edelmiro Muñiz in January 1992 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.