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LeaseLock’s CTO Sudip Shekhawat Named Finalist for Tech Titans Emerging Company CIO/CTO Award

We are proud to announce that Sudip Shekhawat, Chief Technology Officer at LeaseLock, has been named a finalist for the prestigious Emerging Company CIO/CTO Award at the 25th Annual Tech Titans Awards. This recognition places him among the most innovative and visionary technology leaders in North Texas. (techtitans.org)

About the Award

The Emerging Company CIO/CTO Award honors technology leaders at North Texas based companies with annual revenues between $2 million and $200 million. It recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional technical leadership and foster the development or deployment of transformative new technologies.

Sudip’s Leadership at LeaseLock

With over 22 years of experience in product development and data engineering, Sudip has been instrumental in defining LeaseLock’s AI-driven innovations for the multifamily real estate sector. Over the past 17 years, he has been a leader in SaaS-based real estate technology, previously managing a global engineering team at RealPage to build scalable business intelligence, revenue management, and analytics solutions.

At LeaseLock, Sudip’s vision is advancing the company toward the next generation of AI-enabled solutions, improving industry innovation, operational efficiency, and value for renters, property operators, and investors.

2025 Finalists in the Emerging Company CIO/CTO Category:

  • Merlin Bise, Inbenta

  • Priya Reddy, Reprise Financial

  • Sudip Shekhawat, LeaseLock

  • Jack Smith, WATTER

What’s Ahead

The winners will be announced at the Tech Titans Awards Gala on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas. Tickets are available starting August 1.

Why This Matters

Sudip’s selection reflects LeaseLock’s commitment to innovation at the intersection of data, AI, and real estate technology. Under his leadership, LeaseLock has scaled and advanced its platform, delivering solutions that reshape the dynamics of the rental housing market.

As a finalist for this award, Sudip is recognized among top CIO/CTO professionals heading emerging companies across North Texas. His leadership continues to drive LeaseLock’s growth and strategic technology development.

Join Us in Celebrating

Please join us in congratulating Sudip Shekhawat on this outstanding achievement. We applaud his dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact he continues to make in the industry.

Stay tuned for updates as the award ceremony approaches. Winners will be announced on September 12, 2025.

About LeaseLock

LeaseLock is the leading insurance technology provider for rental housing. Our AI powered underwriting, LeaseLock Shield™, predicts risk and optimizes coverage for each property and portfolio. Owners and operators gain smarter loss protection while accelerating leasing and minimizing regulatory and legal risk. With over $10 billion in leases insured, LeaseLock is reshaping the way properties manage financial risk while delivering significant benefits to renters. As an accredited GRESB partner, LeaseLock is dedicated to improving housing accessibility by removing financial barriers for renters while protecting owners against the risk of bad debt. Learn more at www.leaselock.com.

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