TechFW, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering technology entrepreneurs, has named veteran entrepreneur Ryan Braun as its new chief executive officer.
According to TechFW, Brown has extensive entrepreneurial experience in a variety of industries, including aerospace and defense, and has led company growth and executive leadership in real estate, finance, nonprofits, events, and more. He successfully transformed the Texas Earth Day event into his global EarthX initiative.
TechFW said Brown’s entrepreneurial and mission-driven background positions him to lead and scale a high-impact nonprofit. As CEO, Brown will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, operational oversight and development to ensure TechFW’s continued success and growth.
“The future of entrepreneurship is bright, and I am committed to ensuring TechFW remains at the forefront of this movement,” Brown said in a statement. “We build on our strong foundation by meeting and listening to our partners and stakeholders, engaging with our incredible community of entrepreneurs and supporters, and collaborating with our boards and teams to develop and execute our plans. We’ll build on it and build on it.”
Board Chairman Brent Sorrells expressed the board’s expectation that Mr. Brown will lead the organization into its next phase of growth.
“Ryan’s proven executive leadership and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship make him an ideal candidate,” Sorrells said. “We look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead under his leadership.”
Hayden Blackburn, TechFW Executive Director
TechFW also announced that former Executive Director Hayden Blackburn will become Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing programming, operations, service delivery, and continued value creation for entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and partners. also announced.
Founded in 1998, TechFW has been a force in the entrepreneurial community, helping North Texas’ technology-based businesses grow through its incubator and accelerator programs.
The organization celebrated its 25th anniversary last year and its mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the resources, support and community to turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses and drive economic prosperity and lasting social change. He said that this is true.

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