Hayden Blackburn Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Strategic lead and director of pre-seed accelerator program, incubation programs, angel network, mentor program, and university education programs and partnerships.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Led the organization in its operations and service/program delivery to entrepreneurs, investors and universities including experiential learning for undergraduate students. Achieved 50% women-led companies and 33% minority-led companies across TechFW programs. Grew program participation 80% from 2018 to 2022.• Led and develop the team members (4 FTE, 1 part time, and 3 contract) and developed the culture, values, and vision for the organization. • Leadership of the financial performance including budget setting (up to $1 million annually.) Ended multiple years with a surplus as Executive Director with 79% to 84% of expenses direct to programs and mission. Fulfilled sustainability metrics with diverse revenue streams.• Led the marketing and communications efforts to increase the brands presence and reputation across the North Texas region, Texas, and the United States. • Launched and innovated program offerings including the innovative team-based mentor program, developed curriculum for youth entrepreneurship programing in Arlington, launched a Pitch Camp for entrepreneurs, and led the evolution of events for the community to build new connections.• Raised capital, recruited sponsorships, managed multi-year partnerships, and managed grants in support of the mission, including reports to all funders.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Strategically directed the Cowtown Angels program (accredited angel investors – with over 20% women members achieved) and facilitated interactions between local investors and entrepreneurs from across the United States and Internationally.• Recruited members annually and facilitated investment cycles leading to investments into over 50 startups totaling over $20 million invested during my tenure.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

• Support the students, faculty, and staff of HSC as they explore entrepreneurship and learn new skills in bringing their ideas to life• Recruit and connect companies to the Acceleration Labs

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

• Launched the mixed-industry incubator IDEA Works FW in a public-private partnership with the City of Fort Worth and guided the vision and strategic objectives. Lead the project from pitch to launch to operations to the first graduates.• Ran the day-to-day operations and lead the staff of part-time and contract employees.• Launched new events and programs to address gaps in the offerings for entrepreneurs and sponsored volunteer- based initiatives like 1 Million Cups Fort Worth and Startup Weekend Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Creation of newsletters, email marketing, communication calendar, and social media strategy and management.Ideation and program development including the 2012 and 2013 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition and the Breakfast at the BAC speaker series.

Founding Board member, co-wrote business plan and wrote marketing strategiesManaged finances, marketing and sales efforts, and staffBuilt corporate identity, website and print and branding materialIdentified and introduced ways of improving customer experience for the client and their families to aid in the success of the companies mission

Lubbock, Texas, Us

Provided support for all the directors and departments to improve the business climateDocument creation for proposals and public relation articles (design and written content)Market and economic research analyst with experience with Microsoft Access databasesManaged Interns and responsible for their daily tasks and projects