Jeff Ready

Conferred in recognition of career achievements as a technology innovator and entrepreneur, and for continued dedication to Rose-Hulman. Presented during the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, where I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address, “Remember Your Spark,” to the graduating class.

Humbled to be named the #1 Innovator in tech by CRN for 2024!

CRN presents the Top 100 Executives of 2019 list: the men and women who are setting the pace for the rest of the IT industry.

As part of the Top 100 Executives Of 2019, CRN looks at 25 execs that are throwing a curve ball at the technology world.

CRN presents the Top 100 Executives of 2018 list: the men and women who are setting the pace for the rest of the IT industry.

As part of the Top 100 Executives Of 2018, CRN looks at 25 execs that are throwing a curve ball at the technology world.

CRN highlights the 25 Most Innovative Executives, those who recognize today's biggest business challenges and find the most creative ways to solve them.

CRN presents the top 100 technology executives of 2017.

#1 rated CEO in computer hardware and #12 worldwide overall.

Each year, the CRN team compiles a list of the most influential executives in the midmarket. These executives are the driving forces behind the sales, marketing and corporate strategies of technology suppliers and solution providers, recognized because they serve as evangelists for the needs of midmarket customers and understand how to serve these organizations—from the business side to the IT drivers.

Recipients of this award have graduated twenty years ago and are selected based on their achievements within their communities and respective professions.

This inaugural list highlights the IT industry's most influential vendor executives who serve midmarket and midsize customers. These executives were nominated by peers, colleagues, customers and partners because of the strong relationships they have built with midmarket customers, for their leadership, strategic thinking and solution excellence they demonstrate.

IBJ recognizes 40 central Indiana business and professional leaders who have achieved a level of success that is rare at a young age.

With these awards, ACG Indiana strives to set new standards in corporate value and wealth creation by recognizing those entities and service providers who achieve great things within our Indiana economy and community, as well as, exhibit commitment and determination to continue investing to the finish line.

Forbes’ list of America’s Most Promising Companies features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and investment capital. Ranked #16 in 2009, and #13 in 2011.

Presented in collaboration with the IEDC, the Venture Idol Competition will highlight the best and brightest innovation-driven emerging companies in Indiana. The contestants will showcase their innovation, market opportunity and passion before a live audience of the region’s leading angel investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.

This award recognizes Rose-Hulman graduates from the last ten years with notable endeavors in the areas of career achievement, continued education, community service and/or commitment to their alma mater.

Since 1999, the editors of Technology Review have honored the young innovators whose inventions and research we find most exciting; a list of technologists and scientists, all under the age of 35. Their work--spanning medicine, computing, communications, electronics, nanotechnology, and more--is changing our world.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Award recognizes small businesses that
have overcome challenges, seized opportunities, creatively utilized resources
and achieved success.