Exploring the Future of Technology at Tech Titans’ Annual Happy Hour

In a celebration of innovation and technological excellence, the renowned Tech Titans® forum recently hosted its much-anticipated annual Happy Hour event. This gathering served as a platform for industry leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers to come together, share insights, and discuss the cutting-edge technologies shaping our future. Among the luminaries present at the event was John Ragsdale, the CEO of TAP Innovations, a company making waves in the world of technology.

Tech Titans: Fostering Innovation in North Texas and Beyond

Tech Titans is more than just an event; it’s a thriving community that connects the regional technology ecosystem, providing a fertile ground for collaboration and inspiration. Their mission is clear: to fuel tomorrow’s innovations and recognize the exceptional individuals and companies shaping the high-tech industry. Tech Titans plays a vital role in making North Texas one of the world’s strongest technology communities.

John Ragsdale’s journey in technology leadership spans 25 years, during which he has consistently driven efficiency and delivered large-scale project solutions for various organizations. His passion for enhancing daily workflows through better data and process management led to the creation of TAP Innovations. TAP Innovations empowers individuals and organizations to harness the power of streamlined data and process management, benefitting staff, customers, and partners alike.

John had the opportunity to share a glass with Shelley Amason, Founder and CEO of Right Staffing. They discussions, latest trends, innovations, and challenges within the tech industry, as both leaders are at the forefront of technological advancements in their respective domains.

As Tech Titans continues to foster collaboration, recognize excellence, and inspire creativity, we eagerly await the announcement of this year’s award recipients.

 

Extraordinary News!

 

TAP Innovations is absolutely thrilled to announce that we have landed the 185th spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 2023! This is not just a ranking; it’s an affirmation of all the hard work, unyielding commitment, and innovative spirit that each and every member of our team has poured into our dream.

 

The Inc. 5000 Benchmark

 

For those who might not know, the Inc. 5000 is no ordinary list. Curated by Inc. Magazine, it is an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is THE list that has recognized companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Zillow in their early days. To be featured alongside such esteemed company is both an honor and an encouragement to continue breaking new ground.

 

What This Means For TAP Innovations

 

Ranking at No. 185 is no small feat! It speaks volumes about the culture of innovation, relentless drive, and passion for customer satisfaction that are the hallmarks of TAP Innovations. This accomplishment amplifies our commitment to delivering unmatched solutions to our clients. We’ve always known we have a terrific team and groundbreaking services, but now we can proudly say the world recognizes it too!

 

A Shoutout to the Team

 

This wouldn’t have been possible without our phenomenal team. From the engineers to the marketing squad, from customer support to top-level management—every single effort counts. Your dedication has enabled us to scale new heights, and we are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.

 

To Our Clients and Partners

 

We owe this remarkable journey to our loyal clients and partners who have shown immense faith in our capabilities. Your support has been invaluable, and we are committed to continually providing outstanding services to meet your ever-changing needs.

 

The Journey Ahead

 

This accolade sets the stage for more innovative solutions, challenging projects, and transformative customer experiences. We’re not stopping at No. 185; the sky is the limit!

So, let’s raise a toast to this fantastic accomplishment and gear up for an even more exciting journey ahead!

Thank you for being part of this amazing ride. We couldn’t have done it without you!

 

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For Release: July 12, 2023

Tech Titans Names John Ragsdale, TAP Innovations Founder CEO Finalist for Emerging Company CEO Award

John Ragsdale has been named a finalist in the Emerging Company CEO category of the 2023 Annual Tech Titans Awards presented by Dallas College. The awards will be announced on September 29th at the annual awards presentation at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel from 5 – 9 pm.

Tech Titans annually recognizes individuals and companies from North Texas for their excellence and achievement in technology.  The finalists are people who are transforming the high-tech industry through innovation and giving companies that competitive edge in North Texas and around the world.

“Tech Titans congratulates John Ragsdale of TAP Innovations on being named a finalist for this year’s awards,”  said Paul Bendel, Executive Director of Tech Titans. “John is among a group of companies that went through a rigorous review by the Tech Titans Awards Judges to this point of being named a finalist. We look forward to announcing the award recipients and celebrating their achievement as well as the achievements of all of our finalists at this year’s awards presentation.”

For 25 years John has provided technology leadership and developed vision and strategic plans to help organizations deliver large-scale project solutions. This vast experience infusing efficiencies into daily workflows drove John to create TAP Innovations so anyone can benefit from better data and process management for their staff, customers and partners. This is the second year John Ragsdale has been selected as a finalist for the Tech Titans awards.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor Dallas College, the 2023 Tech Titans Awards Gala sponsors include Amazech Solutions, Argo Data, BravoTech, Comerica, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Dallas Business Journal, MarketScale, Masergy/Comcast, Moss Adams, NTT Data,  the University of Texas at Dallas, the City of Richardson,

For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.techtitans.org.

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About TAP Innovations

theAppPlace (TAP) Innovations, a minority-owned business certified by Texas SBA®, delivers cloud-based solutions to eliminate Manual Efforts and SpreadSheets (MESS). TAP Innovations…THE Integrated Digital Toolbox™ automates manual processes and greatly reduces spreadsheet sprawl, actions data into information, and performs intelligent content organization across people and entity enterprises. A growing set of Digital Tools for HCM, CRM, Business Intelligence, Integrations, and more are web and mobile-enabled and quick to fill data interoperability gaps with core business systems. TAP Innovations solutions have been implemented to streamline business processes for leading organizations with 50-15,000+ employees. Visit www.tapinnov.com to learn more.

About Tech Titans

Tech Titans: the Technology Association for North Texas is the largest technology trade association in Texas with 200 member companies from across the region. From start-up companies to major corporations, Tech Titans members collaborate to create the innovation and business opportunities that help technology companies thrive in North Texas. As part of its goals, Tech Titans is active in:

• Cultivating a technology community of companies, entrepreneurs, investors and students.
• Growing future tech leaders with its talent and workforce development initiative.
• Advocating technology’s advancement in governmental arenas,
• Connecting people and inspiring innovative ideas through its programs and special interest forums.

For more information, please visit www.techtitans.org.

Media Contacts:

Paul Bendel, Executive Director
Tech Titans
972-792-2850
paul@techtitans.org

Sheila Kloefkorn, Chief Marketing Officer
480-413-2090
sheila.kloefkorn@tapinnov.com