Many of the people who email me from the defense side talk about the “YKK LOBBY!” Even at AUSA, someone screamed, “Bring down the YKK lobby!” Everyone tells me YKK® dominates zipper procurement. I think this is why I’m having such a tough time obtaining federal funding for something EVERYRead More…
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“Pitch it like a Semiconductor!”
So… I was practicing my pitch in front of a bunch of some people who were asked to destroy my dreams or appease my pain. It was OK. By now, I’m pretty good at pitching. But, I still have/had trouble with relating what zipper technology truly means for the world.Read More…
SBIR A16-062…Breaking it Down
Disclaimer: Army lab workers/researchers are supposed to be PUBLIC SERVANTS. Yet, it is challenging to obtain support from them for stuff the public is asking me for. If you don’t like my words here then please work to change that. Natick especially has a history of wrongdoing among small businessesRead More…
It’s NOT a Pipeline Problem
SBA and DoD say they’re dying to fund… Small businesses Females Minorities Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Manufacturing High Risk, High Impact Technologies Well…my startup checks all of the above. Yet, this is what my conversations with them look like… *crickets chirping* It’s NOT a pipeline problem. They want my technology.Read More…
Taxpayer Funded Discrimination & Breaking the Law
As a fledgling startup founder, I knew I’d have hurdles to face. But, this is egregious. So, I’m standing up for myself and every one else so, hopefully, no one else will have to go through this. What I’m finding out is there’s a lack of respect for results inRead More…