Team | TECHFW

Our Team

The team advancing the frontier alongside you.

At TechFW, we’re not just advisors, we’re your allies. Our team is made up of seasoned startup guides, community builders, and ecosystem champions who’ve been in the trenches and know what it takes to turn an idea into a real business. We lead with heart, hustle, and a deep belief in the power of innovation to shape a better future for Fort Worth and beyond.

Caitlin

McMinn

Executive Director

caitlin@techfw.org

Blake

Aldridge

Facilities & Operations Manager

blake@techfw.org

Lindsey

McDonald

Engagement & Program Manager

lindsey@techfw.org

Kaison

Giles

Program Manager for

Cowtown Angels

kaison@techfw.org

We’re here to help you navigate the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial trail. No suits, no fluff. Just practical support and a shared mission to see you succeed.

Whether you’re validating a business model, building a go-to-market plan, or preparing for your first raise, our coaches and mentors meet you where you are and help move you forward. They’re not just advisors; they’re your practical support you need to achieve your next startup milestone.

TechFW Coaching Crew

Real-world experience you just can't find in a textbook.

TechFW’s coaches are startup veterans, subject matter experts, and operators who’ve walked the walk. From building pitch decks to scaling teams to navigating investor negotiations, our coaches bring practical, real-world wisdom to every conversation.

Bruce Raben

TechFW Coaching Lead

Pitch Deck, Marketing, Generalist

Briana Wucinski

SUNSEV Creative

Branding, Marketing

Darlene Boudreaux

Darlene BDX

Financials, Taxes

Logan Speights

Triple Eights, LLC

Serial Entrepreneur, Certified Exit Planner, Growth & Scale

Tyler Harrist

Things That Work, LLC

Technical Engineer

Jeffrey Casanova

Sales Athlete Co.

Sales, Market Strategy

Lisa Dougherty

D5-TX Consultant Services

Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tobalo Torres-Valdares

Yeetum LLC, Eden Advisory

AI, Software Technologies

Dr. Michele McCarroll

PhD, FAACVPR, ACSM-CCEP, CCRP, LSSBB

Strengths-Based Solutions, LLC

Grant Writing

Antonia Rosinia

Leadership, Resiliency

Lito Rodriguez

Grant Funding, Reseaarch Development Expert

Our Executive Board

Stewards of our mission.

Our Board of Directors brings together a diverse group of leaders from across Fort Worth’s innovation, academic, and business communities. They guide our vision, ensure our sustainability, and keep us grounded in our mission to support startups that drive economic growth and impact. Their strategic oversight and community leadership help keep TechFW focused, future-ready, and founder-first.