Brenda Freeman
InvestorVenture Partner at Debut Capital
Miami, Florida
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Brenda Freeman is a C-level executive and board advisor with over 25 years of experience in business transformation, strategic brand management, and corporate governance across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and prominent organizations. She founded Joyeux Advisory Group and serves as a board member and independent director, with expertise spanning executive communications, reputation management, investor relations, and corporate governance. Freeman has been recognized multiple times by Savoy Magazine as one of the most influential Black corporate directors and has received recognition from Women Inc Magazine, Cablefax, Black Enterprise Magazine, and other industry publications.
Experience
- Joyeux Advisory GroupFoundercurrent2019 — present
- AvnetBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentGreater Phoenix Area
- Caleres, Inc.Board Membercurrent2017 — presentGreater St. Louis
- WeedmapsLead Directorcurrent2021 — present
- FearlessPart time Chief Marketing Officer2025 — 2026
- Looking Glass FactoryMember Board Of Directors2021 — 2025
- Debut CapitalVenture Partner2021 — 2025
- Emerge, Inc.Advisor2019 — 2024
- Blue ApronBoard Member2020 — 2023
- WunderkindAdvisor and Chief Business Officer2021 — 2023
- PANGAIAMarketing Advisor2019 — 2023
- Miami AngelsBoard Member2021 — 2022Miami, Florida, United States
- ArtezaChief Executive Officer2020 — 2022Miami, Florida, United States
- Herman MillerMember Board of Directors2016 — 2019Zeeland, Michigan
- Magic LeapChief Marketing Officer2016 — 2019
- National GeographicEVP and Chief Marketing Officer NG Channels2015 — 2016
- DreamWorks AnimationGlobal Head of TV Marketing2014 — 2015Glendale, CA
- Turner Broadcasting SystemChief Marketing Officer2008 — 2014Atlanta
- Under ArmourMember Board of Directors2012 — 2013Baltimore, Maryland
- ViacomSVP Integrated Marketing and Partnerships, Nickelodeon2005 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
Education
- University of MarylandMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Finance
- University of MarylandEngineer’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
Skills & more
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Change ManagementCorporate AdvisoryAdvisory BoardsP&L ManagementBusiness EconomicsBrandingC Level ManagementShareholder CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementStakeholder ManagementCorporate BrandingEarly Stage VenturesLanguages English · French
- Google AI Professional Certificate — Coursera
- Google AI Specialization — Google
- AI for App Building — Google
- AI for Data Analysis — Google
- AI for Content Creation — Google
- AI for Writing and Communicating — Google
- AI for Research and Insights — Google
- AI for Brainstorming and Planning — Google
- AI Fundamentals — Google
- Public Board Certified — NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)
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Colleagues at Debut Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Brenda Freeman work?
- Brenda Freeman is Venture Partner at Debut Capital.
- What check size does Brenda Freeman write?
- Brenda Freeman typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland204
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Shared employers
Also worked at Emerge, Inc.4
Also worked at PANGAIA1
Also worked at Under Armour8
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