The Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) announced today that Jasmin Brand is the organization’s first Director of Innovation, according to a news release.
Brand, who began her role on March 14, brings more than 16 years of digital media, entrepreneurship, strategic collaboration and partnership development to her new role.
“It’s an exciting time to join the Frisco team and to help build Frisco’s innovation ecosystem,” Brand said in the release. “The efforts around startups, technology, and venture capital we build today will create a bright future for our workforce and the residents of Frisco. I look forward to playing a key role in the city’s future.”
In her new role, Brand will be responsible for technology-focused proactive business attraction and retention initiatives to encourage new investment, business, and jobs to Frisco. She will foster the growth of Frisco’s existing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem and coordinate with the City of Frisco’s chief innovation officer on establishing Frisco as a major national hub for venture capitalists and regional innovation activities.
“Jasmin brings an incredible background of sales and marketing, entrepreneurial, tech and innovation experience to this new role,” Jason Ford, president of Frisco EDC, said in the release. “Her skills help us grow Frisco’s innovation economy. Jasmin’s approach to relationships and building collaborative partnerships will showcase Frisco as a vibrant hub for venture capital and innovation activity.”
“Jasmin’s efforts align with the city’s work around Smart City technology and municipal innovation that directly affect our residents,” Dr. Jason Cooley, Chief Innovation Officer for the city of Frisco, said in the release. “These collaborative efforts will enhance the city’s vision regarding innovative technologies for the future of Frisco.”
