Drawing on two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Wayne Schepens is an entrepreneur that continues to contribute to organizations like SINET, Mach 37, and other accelerator programs since launching LaunchTech in 2014. Wayne Schepens is the founder and CEO of LaunchTech Communications, which he grew to an industry leader generating over $2.5 million in revenue after just a few years in operation. The organization has recently been named Cyber and Info Security Agency of the Year 2020 at the Global Excellence Awards, having been judged by a panel of 35 industry experts from around the world. LaunchTech's senior vice president of operations, Kate D. Shapiro, noted that it validates the team’s efforts while also highlighting their creative finesse and technical acumen. The awards, which were presented by the Info Security Products Guide, recognize the efforts of security firms across the globe, with a focus on those that have made a large impact on the industry.