About Speaker

Austin Sheppard is Lead Engineer at Hypha, where he is focused on building AI-driven systems that fundamentally reshape how organizations operate and how people work. An engineering leader and founder with a successful exit, Austin brings over a decade of experience building products across fintech, AI, and SaaS. He has held roles at State Street, nference, Toast, and Hebbia, where he led the development of high-impact products at the intersection of data, automation, and intelligent systems. His work consistently centers on translating emerging technologies, particularly AI, into practical, scalable solutions that drive real business outcomes. Based in New York, Austin lives with his wife and newborn daughter.