Michele Skelding is the Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Innovation for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce where she leads the development and execution of the organization’s vision for Central Texas as a top global region for technology innovation, company formation and expansion, in addition to increasing top access to private equity and venture capital. In this role, Michele cultivates emerging and strategic technology growth that identifies next generation technology and innovation trends, as well as facilitating the vital creation and interconnection of Austin’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem for company inception and growth acceleration.

Michele is an integral member of Austin’s entrepreneurial community, serving in leadership positions with the Central Texas Angel Network, and as a mentor at Incubation Station.