Speakers

Ross Perot Jr. serves as Chairman of The Perot Group, which manages the various Perot family interests that include real estate, oil and gas, and financial investments. Additionally, Perot is Chairman of Hillwood, a Texas-based, leading global real estate development company he founded in 1988.

Mattie Parker was elected in 2021 as the 45th Mayor of Fort Worth. Leading one of the nation’s fastest-growing large cities, she has focused on key issues that move Fort Worth forward.

Mike Berry is the President of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas. Mike leads strategic planning, business development efforts, and the acquisition and development initiatives for each business unit in AllianceTexas to cultivate the next generation of innovative companies and industries.

Anurag Jain is the Managing Partner of Perot Jain, a Dallas-based venture capital firm founded by him and his longtime business partner, Ross Perot Jr.

Ian Kinne serves as Vice President of Logistics Innovation and Investments at Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas and leader of the Mobility Innovation Zone. Ian leads the planning and implementation of the surface freight innovation program, as well as affiliated real estate and investment opportunities.

Christopher Ash has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of AllianceTexas throughout his nearly three-decade tenure at Hillwood.

Aaron Pierce is a Partner at Perot Jain, a Dallas-based early-stage investment firm backed by the family offices of Ross Perot Jr. and Anurag Jain. Aaron leads the firm’s efforts in deal sourcing, investment execution and portfolio management and manages the firm’s various business interests.