Hayden Blackburn

The Last Word: TechFW’s Hayden Blackburn On Its NASA-Tied ‘Space Alliance’ Partnership for Small Business Liftoff

“The idea is to scale this and be able to support more small businesses, get more companies involved.”

Hayden Blackburn Chief Operating Officer TechFW …on partnering with the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program, or SATOP, via Fort Worth Report.

TechFW is playing mission control for North Texas entrepreneurs. The Fort Worth-based incubator is partnering with the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program to offer up to 40 hours of free technical support to small businesses....

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TechFW Appoints Longtime Entrepreneur as CEO to Lead Innovative Growth
by | Mar 8, 2024

TechFW, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering technology entrepreneurs, has named veteran entrepreneur Ryan Brown as its new chief executive officer.

According to TechFW, Brown has extensive experience as an entrepreneur in various industries, including aerospace and defense, and has led company growth and executive leadership within real estate, finance, nonprofits, and events....

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Tarleton State University Powers Up North Central Texas Innovation Engine With NSF Grant; Eyes Award From DoC
by | Sep 24, 2023
Fort Worth's Rupa Iyer is expanding Tarleton State University's research and innovation impact in the region and beyond. The Stephenville university new "GRANTED" initiative picks up momentum following the recent approval of Tarleton's new Biotechnology Institute in downtown Fort Worth.
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First Startups Chosen for TechFW, TWU’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Award
by | Aug 3, 2021
Eight female founders have been chosen to participate in one of two TechFW programs, ThinkLab or SmartStart. And, Texas Woman’s University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs has designated $1,000 and $2,000 awards to boost each woman's involvement.
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TechFW Names Blackburn as its New Executive Director

by | Sep 12, 2018
Blackburn takes over from longtime executive director Darlene Boudreaux, who will remain with the program as a coach for TechFW life sciences clients.
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Fort Worth
Fort Worth Economic Plan: Entrepreneurs Critical Piece to City’s Future Success
by | Dec 13, 2017
The city's economic development plan covers all facets of business growth from attracting corporate relocations to helping small businesses and neglected neighborhoods.
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Best quotes of 2016
Need Inspiration? Find Your Mantra in Our Top 2016 Quotes
by | Dec 21, 2016
Read through our 10 favorite quotes from this year's stories.
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Blackburn
Blackburn Named Assistant Director for TECH Fort Worth
by | Nov 9, 2016
IDEA Works FW Director Hayden Blackburn will take on the assistant director role at TECH Fort Worth on Dec. 1.
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