Texas Business Hall of Fame Creators 2026

Join TBHF for Creators 2026, presented by Frost, featuring entrepreneur, innovator, and Shark Tank investor Daniel Lubetzky. A 2023 Texas Business Hall of Fame Inductee, Daniel is the founder of KIND Snacks and Builders and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and bringing people together.

In an unforgettable conversation moderated by Austin PSB’s Laura Laughead, Daniel will share stories, insights, and lessons from his entrepreneurial journey—from building breakthrough brands to leading with purpose and creating meaningful connections.

Networking begins at 5 p.m., and the conversation with Daniel starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Best known as the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel is a social entrepreneur whose work spans industries, ideologies, and borders—always rooted in the same mission: to equip people to think flexibly, solve problems creatively, and build durable solutions to our world’s most difficult challenges.

Today, through Camino Partners, Daniel and his team of investor-operators back leaders building businesses taking an enduring approach to enhancing consumers’ lives. He is also the founder of Builders, a movement helping people move beyond "us vs. them" mindsets. Builders equips citizens to uncover hidden common ground and build on it – with durable solutions that advance the will of the people.

After five seasons as a guest on Shark Tank, Daniel joined the cast full-time in 2024. He is also the author of The New York Times-bestseller Do the KIND Thing. Daniel holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Trinity University and a JD from Stanford Law School. A proud U.S. citizen who immigrated from Mexico at 16, he enjoys time with his family and a good magic trick.

Austin PBS Media Center- 6101 Highland Campus Dr Building 3000, Austin, TX 78752

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Networking begins at 5 p.m., and the event begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
The PBS Media Center is located on the Austin Community College Highland campus on the corner of Clayton Lane and Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Look for the Austin PBS name on building #3000.
It is recommended that you do not navigate to the street address; instead, when using Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze, enter "Austin PBS" and you will be navigated to the public entrance. If using rideshare, navigate to 906 Clayton Lane.
Parking Information:
Street parking is available around building #3000 and in the surface lot across the street. Covered parking is available in the Austin Community College Highland South Parking Garage (Entry #5 on Clayton Lane). Parking is free. ADA parking is available in the surface lot and garage.