Brandon "BW" M.

Experience

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  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

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  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