Emily was appointed as chief executive officer of Americans for Prosperity in 2017. As CEO, Emily drives the organization’s mission and strategy to build a permanent grassroots presence that educates and activates citizens to advocate for policies that will help people improve their lives. Emily has been a public policy advocate for the past decade, building policy coalitions of principled lawmakers to unleash opportunities for all Americans to pursue their dreams. Emily also served as the director of special projects at Koch Companies Public Sector, where she worked on a team to build some of the capabilities that make up the Stand Together community today.

Emily has over two decades of experience in policy and politics. She spent 12 years serving the U.S. House of Representatives, working for various House Republican leaders in the Speaker’s office and at the House Republican Conference, including Vice President Mike Pence. Emily is a graduate of Middlebury College, with a focus on international politics and economics. Originally from Minnesota, Emily and her husband now live in suburban Virginia with their two children.

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Pat Condo founded six successful search tech companies over 30 years, with partnerships in telecom, defense, and advertising. As Seekr Technologies' CEO, he pioneers AI solutions, redefining content evaluation and empowering users with bias-free applications.

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Austen Allred is the Founder and CEO of Gauntlet AI, an Austin-based company building the next generation of elite AI talent. A serial entrepreneur and recognized innovator in workforce development, Austen has spent his career challenging traditional models of education and professional training to create faster, more effective pathways into high-growth technology careers.

Before founding Gauntlet AI, Austen co-founded and led BloomTech (formerly Lambda School), a groundbreaking education company that helped thousands of students launch careers in software engineering and technology. His work attracted national attention to reimagine how people gain in-demand skills and access economic opportunities.

At Gauntlet AI, Austen is pioneering a new model for identifying, developing, and deploying top-tier engineering talent in an AI-driven world. Through an intensive, highly selective program, the company trains exceptional builders and problem-solvers to help organizations unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence.

A graduate of Y Combinator and a frequent voice on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of work, Austen is passionate about helping individuals and businesses adapt to one of the most transformative technological shifts in history. His mission is simple: empower the world's most talented people to build the future faster.

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