Brandon "BW" M.

Brandon "BW" M.

Managing Principal

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  • About me

    Director, Tech & Innovation Team at UMD SBDC | STEAM Advocate and Communicator | Business Consultant | Passionate about Economic Growth | Collaborator: NGOs, Universities, Government & Small Business

  • Education

    • The Catholic University of America

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Arts World Politics; Nonproliferation Studies

      Activities and Societies: Member Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society

    • West Virginia University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Member Pi Sigma Sigma, National Public Policy Honors Society Member Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society

  • Experience

    • FnxPearl

      Feb 2014 - now
      Managing Principal

      FnxPearl is a holistic suite of financing, business services, and creative solutions for small business owners that need the coaching services of a world-class Digital Media Agency and Business Consultancy. We believe in fostering evidence-based entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the capability of our clients to achieve a successful business and fulfilling lifestyle. Supports FnxGrowth through workshops, networking events, and one-on-one, small business coaching for our clients. With broad and influential experiences, I bring highly-developed program management skills, business coaching, and innovation development to FnxPearl. Show less

    • Maryland Small Business Development Center

      Nov 2014 - now
      Director Technology Team, Senior Technology and Innovation Business Consultant

      Provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in start-up businesses, innovative technology, government, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)-related job growth, capital formation, and venture formation.Technology Team Manager due to extensive knowledge of patent-based technologies, technology transfer, SBIR/STTR programs, government procurement (FAR/DFAR), structural and strategic business planning, creation, commercialization planning, and manufacturing. Supports economic growth through workshops, networking events, one-on-one counseling, and maximizing resources for clients and partners within the Maryland entrepreneurial ecosystemAssists with obtaining SBA loans for clients to finance their business, alternative financing, and capital formation programs, helping with patents and technology transfer, and attracting new businesses to Maryland while making existing businesses more successful and sustainable Focuses on promoting job creation, business starts, sales growth, and capital infusion for small businessesKey personnel on FAST Grant award in conjunction with TEDCO in FY19-25 providing both expertise and one-on-one consulting on business formation, government contracting compliance registration, and certification of set aside programs for workshop participants (WOSB, EDWOSB, MBE, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB)Maryland SBDC State Star 2024ASBDC AI University Inaugural Committee Member and Prompt Engineering Course Developer and Trainer 2024-developed and delivered AI Coursework with Grow with Google for small business consultants nationwide. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AI ROI: Assessing the Value and Impact of AI Solutions

      America's SBDC AI U Learning Center
      Dec 2024
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    • Real Estate Consultant

      State of Maryland Real Estate Commission
      Nov 2014
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    • Master Accredited Small Business Consultant

      Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants®
      Dec 2014
    • Expert Business Plan Advisor

      Palo Alto Software
      Jan 2016
    • Leading with Intelligent Disobedience

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2020
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    • Google AI Essentials

      Coursera
      Jul 2024
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    • FranFit

      FranNet
      Jan 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Innovation Lab Mentor

      Issued by Bethesda Green on Mar 2022
      Bethesda GreenAssociated with Brandon "BW" M.
    • Venture Mentor

      Issued by Maryland Tech Council on Jan 2019
      Maryland Tech CouncilAssociated with Brandon "BW" M.
    • New Venture Mentor

      Issued by bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park on Jan 2023
      bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology ParkAssociated with Brandon "BW" M.