| @tomserres |
| University of Texas McCombs School of Business, BBA | |
| Marketing, MIS, Chinese |
Passion and vision motivate Tom Serres. With a background in Marketing at the University of Texas, he uses both to make a difference. Serres teamed up with three college buddies to form technology startup Piryx, a social commerce platform designed to leverage the internet and social networks for processing funds, driving sales, and managing internet fundraising campaigns.
Tom is a seasoned technology professional, specializing in digital strategy and leveraging new media technologies. He has consulted for political campaigns, from the smallest levels of government to federal and statewide offices, corporations, and non-profits. He was named a 2009 rising political star by Politics Magazine, and is a CNN Political Technology Expert in Washington, DC. In 2008 Tom was nominated as a semi-finalist for INC. Magazines 30 under 30 award for his work at Piryx, and was a semi-finalist for the 2008 National Social Innovation Competition at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Tom has received recognition from the Discovery Channel, ABC News, The Austin American Statesman, Politics Magazine, CNN Domestic, CNN International, CNN Online, Venture Beat, and Fox News.
When things slow at work, Tom’s probably hanging out in Austin’s coveted greenbelt, mentoring student entrepreneurs from the University of Texas, or engaging in his desire to study and learn Mandarin Chinese. He has a passion for giving back, and is highly involved in the community. He’s the founder of a non-profit called Texas Ventures, an organization designed to develop and train young budding entrepreneurs. He’s also an active member of The National Eagle Scout Association, is a member of The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Tom aspires to be: Business Minded - Socially Responsible - Driven by Passion - Motivated by Vision - Empowered by Technology
