Supporting Fort Worth’s Innovation Ecosystem

 Fort Worth’s growing community of innovators is a reflection of the trailblazing spirit that makes our city so unique. This panel discussion will showcase the different ways that Fort Worth is currently supporting and encouraging innovation in the city, and where we’re headed in the near future — from start-up incubator TechFW to the UNT HSC’s newest initiative, a technology accelerator called Techstars.

Panelists include Robert Sturns (City of Fort Worth Director of Economic Development), Hayden Blackburn (Executive Director of TechFW), Cameron Cushman (HSC Assistant VP of Innovation Ecosystems) and Lesa Mitchell (Techstars General Manager). Dr. Robert McClain (HSC Associate VP of Research & Innovation) will moderate.

Speakers

Robert McClain

Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation – UNT Health Science Center

Lesa Mitchell

General Manager – Techstars

Robert Sturns

Director of Economic Development – City of Fort Worth

Hayden Blackburn

Executive Director – TechFW

Cameron Cushman

Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystem – The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

Robert McClain

Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation – UNT Health Science Center

Supporting Fort Worth’s Innovation Ecosystem

Lesa Mitchell

General Manager – Techstars

Supporting Fort Worth’s Innovation Ecosystem

Robert Sturns

Director of Economic Development – City of Fort Worth

Supporting Fort Worth’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Hayden Blackburn

Executive Director – TechFW

Funding Options for New Ventures

Cameron Cushman

Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystem – The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth

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