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Troy Billett is the Fund Manager for the McKinney Economic Development Corporation's Innovation Fund in McKinney, Texas. In this position, he oversees $200,000 to $500,000 grants directed toward technology startups to stimulate regional economic growth and innovation. Previously, Billett served as Chief Operating Officer and Head of M&A at People360, where he increased EBITDA by $2.3 million and doubled the company's valuation through strategic investments. His venture capital experience includes working as a Principal at Tech Wildcatters VC, managing over 1,000 annual startup applicants, and serving as a Venture Partner at Hexa Global Ventures. He also founded an outsourcing company that reached $1 million in revenue and holds a degree from Franklin University Switzerland. Billett's career centers on scaling early-stage technology ventures, executing mergers and acquisitions, and deploying capital to support emerging technologies and social good founders.