ATLANTA / DALLAS, March 2026. HatchWorks AI CEO and Founder Brandon Powell has been named to the 2026 Dallas Innovates AI 75, a recognition of the visionaries, creators, and influencers fueling the growth of artificial intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Published by Dallas Innovates in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, the AI 75 spotlights 75 leaders across North Texas who are shaping the region's AI ecosystem. The 2026 class was unveiled at the Dallas Regional Chamber's Convergence AI Conference on March 30 at the Irving Convention Center, where honorees were recognized during a reception and ceremony attended by more than 700 leaders, entrepreneurs, and technologists.
"Being recognized alongside this caliber of AI leaders in one of the country's fastest-growing technology markets is an honor. Dallas-Fort Worth has become a critical hub for enterprise AI, and we're proud to be part of the community driving that growth."
Brandon Powell, CEO and Founder of HatchWorks AI
A Growing Presence in Dallas-Fort Worth
HatchWorks AI operates a Dallas office as part of its U.S. footprint, alongside its Atlanta headquarters and Chicago office. The company's presence in the DFW region reflects the growing demand for AI-first development partnerships among enterprise organizations across Texas and the broader South and Southwest.
Under Brandon's leadership, HatchWorks AI has expanded from a nearshore software development firm into a full-spectrum AI development partner, helping enterprises define AI strategies, build AI-powered products, automate complex processes with intelligent agents, and deploy AI responsibly at scale.
Continued Leadership Recognition
The AI 75 recognition adds to a series of leadership and company honors Brandon and HatchWorks AI have earned in recent months, including:
- Inducted into the 2026 Georgia Titan 100 Hall of Fame, the program's highest distinction, awarded to only 10 of the 100 CEOs recognized in Georgia this year.
- Named to Techreviewer.co's Top 100+ Software Development Companies in the USA for 2026
- Named 2025 Fall Clutch Global Award Winner for AI and Software Development
- Named 2023 and 2025 Inc. Power Partner in AI & Software Development
Together, these recognitions reflect HatchWorks AI's expanding role as a trusted partner for organizations seeking practical, production-ready AI.
About the Dallas Innovates AI 75
The Dallas Innovates AI 75 is an annual recognition published by Dallas Innovates, the DFW region's innovation news source, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber. The program recognizes 75 of the visionaries, creators, and influencers driving the growth of artificial intelligence across North Texas. Honorees span seven categories, from C-suite executives to researchers and investors. Learn more at dallasinnovates.com.
About HatchWorks AI
HatchWorks AI turns AI into ROI by automating key business processes, transforming data, deploying intelligent agents, and shipping AI-powered products that deliver measurable results.
