About Tim Hamilton

Tim founded Praxent 20 years ago on the belief that technology has the power to unlock human potential. Over that time he has worked to build a service-minded team of designers, technologists and project leaders who have delivered over 400 digital innovation projects for clients in financial services and beyond.

Praxent’s work has produced financial returns for clients like Dimensional Fund Advisors, NRG, Keller Williams, Texas Mutual, Open Lending, Blue Star Retirement and hundreds more.

Tim is actively involved in the strategy and operation of the firm with an insatiable interest in digital innovation, leadership, culture and high performing teams. With degrees in Management Information Systems and Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, Tim has extensive experience with applied information technology and business management.

Project highlights:
-Amherst Holdings brings $1B worth in homes to market with real estate platform
-NRG generates $80 million in new revenue within 8 months of launching sales tool
-City of Houston reduces expenses by $40 million in two years with procurement platform
-First Crush Tastings grows by 600% fueled by a promotional events service platform
-Brief Media acquires 600,000 monthly active users within 1 year with reference app

Tim has served on the board of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) since 2013 in the following capacities:
-EO Austin Accelerator Chair (2014-2015)
-EO Austin Chapter President (2015-2017)
-EO XCentric Chairman – Regional Conference (2017)
-EO Central Regional Council – XCentric Regional Director (2019-2020)

Awards & recognition:
-BuiltIn 100 Best Places to Work – 2021
-Best Companies to Work for in Texas – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
-Clutch Top Software Development Company – 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
-Inc. 5000 4-time honoree – 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
-Austin Business Journal, Austin’s Fast 50 – 2019
-EO Austin Entrepreneur of the Year – 2016
-ACG Central Texas Growth Awards, Finalist – 2017
-EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, Finalist – 2008