Sushma Vadlamannati

Sushma Vadlamannati is a TWU alumna and the Founder of zScale Intellect, an AI-powered economic intelligence platform that helps Economic Development Corporations, universities, and state workforce boards connect real-time employer demand with regional talent pipelines so communities can make stronger decisions about economic growth and workforce readiness. Before founding zScale, she spent 15 years in technology leadership at Fortune 100 companies including T-Mobile, Nordstrom, and Costco, where she led large-scale data programs and cross-functional teams. She recently completed the IEDC Basic Economic Development Course through TEDC and is actively pursuing the IEDC EDP certification. She is an active angel investor who has mentored over 30 startups and holds credentials from the Wharton School and Columbia Business School. She has presented at the Texas Innovation Conference and Awards, MassChallenge at Pegasus Park, 1 Million Cups at UT Arlington, and the TCU Innovation and Investor Conference. She is WBENC-certified, a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Network Speakers Bureau, the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, and an IEDC Emerging Leader member. She has spoken at multiple forums on workforce development and AI's impact on local economies and is passionate about showing how technology and public service intersect to strengthen communities.

Based in: Colleyville, TX

Organization: zScale Intellect

Position: Founder & CEO

Speaking topics: leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, AI and economic intelligence for public institutions, workforce development policy, talent pipeline

Audience preferences: all        

In-person or virtual: both

Speaking format: lead presenter, panelist, workshop facilitator, Q&A/informal discussions

Speaker fee: none

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