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Yesterday, we hosted a fascinating Lunch & Learn event, “Doing Business with the NSA,” for our bwtech community. Thank you to our presenters, bwtech EiR Hillel Glazer, and Brian Shay with one of the small business outreach offices of the?National Security Agency,?for sharing?valuable insights and guidance for prospective first-time NSA collaborators. Key takeaways include: ? Prepare for rigorous requirements, including security clearances. NSA’s security process is the strictest across U.S. military and intelligence markets, requiring extensive vetting of individuals, employers, and facilities. ? Seriously consider subcontracting with a prime contractor already working with the NSA to gain experience and introduce your technology. Network strategically. ? Attend industry?and NSA?events, and join relevant industry groups, to build connections and deepen your understanding of NSA acquisition processes. ? Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging event! Stay tuned for more Lunch & Learn events in 2025! https://lnkd.in/gBHZ3cHg Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich Hillel Glazer David Fink Kimberly Mentzell Brandon Cannaday Angela Hamlin, MS, MBA, CSM?, PMP?, SAFe? Agilist Isabella Goltser Bhanu Reddy David Fernandez Owen DiDonna Ratnakar Vispute Robert (Bob) Kirby Yvette Ford Zelda Miller Chris White Chris Ewing Fehmida Kapadia, PhD Christina Wrobel-Holt Chris Haug Richard Chipkin University of Maryland Baltimore County Maryland Department of Commerce

??Attention Startup Entrepreneurs!?? Are you ready to FAST-TRACK your startup's growth? Apply to the 2025 STARTUP Accelerator? Program—a free, virtual 14-week experience presented by bwtech, in partnership with Startup Grind Maryland and powered by the FounderTrac platform. This program is tailor-made to equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections to grow a thriving business and secure outside funding. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your startup to the next level! Why Apply? ? Gain insights and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders. ?Sharpen your business model and perfect your pitch. ?Leverage FounderTrac?, a powerful platform designed to drive your growth. ?Build connections with potential partners, investors, and a thriving entrepreneurial network. ? ?? Apply now and start your journey toward growth & success! https://lnkd.in/eJ62SqeW ? Aaron Miscenich Marjie Cota Hillel Glazer David Fink Fehmida Kapadia, PhD Richard Chipkin Chris Haug Chris Ewing Chris White Christina Wrobel-Holt Will Anderson, MS University of Maryland Baltimore County TEDCO Maryland Tech Council Maryland Department of Commerce #professionaldevelopment #strategicplanning #entrepreneurs #earlystage #startups #founders #CEO #incubator #accelerator #entrepreneurship #marylandjobs #marylandstartups #leadership #marylandbusinesses #businessgrowth #investmentready

Yesterday, our SCALEUP MD Program hosted a dynamic in-person session focused on OPERATIONS! It was fantastic to see members of this exceptional cohort connecting and collaborating onsite at bwtech. The session was led by Hillel Glazer, an EiR at bwtech and a leading expert on business operations with a background in engineering and a focus on building and scaling products. Thank you, Hillel, for generating a fascinating discussion and sharing valuable strategies, tools, and insights on prioritizing and optimizing operational efficiencies for successful business growth. ?A special thanks as well to Rob Meissner and Rick Vohrer of TCV Growth Partners for joining us and enriching the conversation! ?Attention C-level Leaders in Maryland! If you are ready to take your business to the next level, JOIN US for SCALEUP MD, Spring 2025! To learn more and APPLY, visit: https://lnkd.in/e4pn96qR Thank you to our sponsors, the Maryland Department of Commerce, T. Rowe Price, Baltimore County, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County for supporting this important program! ?? Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich Hillel Glazer David Fink Fehmida Kapadia, PhD Richard Chipkin Chris Haug Chris Ewing Chris White Christina Wrobel-Holt Will Anderson, MS Henry Mascot Nathan Nimbargi Thomas Morey Gordon Long Caner Kuzkaya Justin Seung Ho Y. Femi K Dada, Author, CMMC-RP Abdullah Karasan, PhD #professionaldevelopment #strategicplanning #entrepreneurs #startups #founders #CEO #incubator #accelerator #scaleupmd #entrepreneurship #leadershipdevelopment #marylandjobs #startups #researchpark #operations #operationsmanagement #marylandbusiness #baltimorebusiness #baltimoremd #businessstrategy

Entrepreneur-enthusiasts! If you haven’t attended a 1 MILLION CUPS event, let tomorrow be the day! 1 MILLION CUPS is a free program, with chapters nationwide, designed to educate, engage, and accelerate early-stage startups. In Baltimore, 1 Million Cups meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 8:45-10 am, at OCA Mocha: 5410 East Drive, Arbutus, MD. bwtech is a proud sponsor of 1 Million Cups Baltimore. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 20, to hear presentations from two dynamic startup founders and enjoy a cup of great coffee with us! If you have a startup business, apply to present at 1 Million Cups for valuable feedback and encouragement from your community over a cup of coffee! To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e3XBKbex Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich Kevin Fulmer University of Maryland Baltimore County OCA Mocha Baltimore County #entrepreneurs #1MC #1MillionCups #baltimorecommunity #entrepreneurcommunity #innovators #innovation #entrepreneurship #coffee #startup #startupbusiness #community #ecosystem #innovation

Attention C-Level Executives! Are you ready to transform your company and scale to new heights? If so, APPLY to participate in our Spring 2025 SCALEUP Maryland Program! SCALEUP Maryland is a bwtech Signature Program, designed to help businesses create actionable strategic growth plans over 12 weeks. Why Apply? ? Learn proven strategies to scale your business effectively ? Gain insights from industry experts and seasoned mentors ? Develop actionable strategic business plans for sustained growth ? Connect with a supportive community of like-minded leaders and entrepreneurs ??APPLY now and position your business for long-term success; Applications are due December 13: https://lnkd.in/eriBVP_X Presented in partnership with TCV Growth Partners, and sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce, T. Rowe Price, Baltimore County, and the University of Maryland Baltimore County - THANK YOU! Henry Mascot Nathan Nimbargi Thomas Morey Gordon Long Caner Kuzkaya Justin Seung Ho Y. Femi K Dada, Author, CMMC-RP Abdullah Karasan, PhD Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich Hillel Glazer David Fink Fehmida Kapadia, PhD Richard Chipkin Chris Haug Chris Ewing Chris White Christina Wrobel-Holt Will Anderson, MS Douglas Zeisel, MSF, CTP #professionaldevelopment #strategicplanning #entrepreneurs #startups #founders #CEO #incubator #accelerator #scaleupmd #entrepreneurship #marylandjobs #researchpark #operations #operationsmanagement #marylandstartups #baltimorestartups #Leadership?#startups #scaleup?#marylandbusinesses?#maryland?#business?#businessgrowth?#entrepreneurship?#incubator?#accelerator

Attention Tech Innovators in Maryland! Are you ready to validate your BIG IDEA and pave the way to market success? Apply to bwtech's Maryland New Venture Program! A FREE 12-week program designed to help you refine your tech, determine its commercial viability, and pitch for a funding prize! It provides a world-class entrepreneurial education and a strategic plan for commercialization with support from expert business mentors and top-tier graduate students ??Learn More & APPLY Today! https://lnkd.in/e6VqMEqp Application deadline is December 4, 2024 Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore County #entrepreneurs?#startups?#tech??#competition?#startups?#entrepreneurs?#entrepreneurship?#incubator?#accelerator?#pitchcompetition #funding?#educationalprogram #educationalprogramming #entrepreneureducation #techentrepreneurs #techstartup #technologists #technologist #MarylandNewVentureProgram #TechInnovation #ApplyNow

Curious if Techstars is a good fit for your startup? Join our Meet and Greet to learn more about our accelerators, the application, and get all your questions answered. ?? November 19th at 1:00pm ET ?? https://tsta.rs/4S9g50U7Yio Speakers include: ?? Cordelro Brown, Investment Analyst, Techstars NYC ?? Steve Bernard, Investment Associate, Techstars Boston Accelerator ?? Elliott Mack, Investment Associate, Techstars NYC

This past Saturday, bwtech teammates Marjie Cota and Lauren Weinberg enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day in Annapolis, cheering on their rival teams at the Navy vs. Tulane football game. Congrats to the @Tulane Green Wave on their impressive 35-0 victory! #RollWave!??????? #GoNavy!?? ?? ?? #TulaneUniversity #United States Naval Academy #Collegefootball

Exciting times at the Carashoft Innovation Summit in Washington, DC today! Marjie Cota, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at bwtech@UMBC, along with ??Maryland Global Gateway clients Andrew Walsh and Jodie Walsh of Fat Potato from the UK and Kehinde Ayanleye with DDLab from Nigeria had the opportunity to dive deep into the latest trends and innovations shaping the tech landscape. ????It’s always inspiring to be part of such forward-thinking conversations and explore how emerging technologies are driving change across industries. Together, we’re riding the wave of tech innovation and shaping the future! Thank you Marjie Cota, for consistently going the extra mile (many miles today!) for our Global Gateway clients - providing access to critical resources and facilitating valuable connections within Maryland’s tech ecosystem - we’re grateful for your tireless efforts to help our international startups thrive in the US! To learn more about the Maryland Global Gateway Program at bwtech, visit: https://lnkd.in/e3Bp_rzV #CarashoftInnovationSummit #TechInnovation #FutureOfTech #WashingtonDC #bwtech #FatPotato #DDLab #Tenable #TechLeadership #harnessingai #aigen #cybersecurity Maryland Department of Commerce Aaron Miscenich TEDCO University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore County

Yesterday we hosted a Lunch & Learn event for our community on the membership benefits offered by the Maryland Tech Council (MTC) — a membership that’s FREE for all bwtech clients! Thank you to MTC's Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Schulz, for delivering an engaging and insightful presentation! Kelly walked us through how MTC empowers its members with top-tier networking opportunities, powerful advocacy efforts, exclusive discounts, and valuable educational resources — all designed to help tech and life sciences companies thrive. It was inspiring to see our bwtech client companies eager to leverage these benefits to accelerate their business growth and connect with Maryland’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. ??To learn more about the Maryland Tech Council, visit: https://mdtechcouncil.com/ ??To learn more about bwtech@UMBC, visit: https://bwtech.umbc.edu/ Marjie Cota Aaron Miscenich David Fink Andrew Walsh Chris Ewing Fehmida Kapadia, PhD Jodie Walsh Kelly Schulz Mike Capitain Nigel Knowles Pam Lubel Prashant Shah Shyam Yenna Steve L. Sumeet Seth Aaditya Rajgor University of Maryland Baltimore County #bwtech #MarylandTechCouncil #MTCMembership #BusinessGrowth #TechCommunity #Innovation #Networking #LifeSciences #bwtech #MarylandTechCouncil #MTCBenefits #TechCommunity #LifeSciences #BusinessGrowth #Networking #Innovation