Michael Best Strategies and The Outpost have formed a strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge consulting and advocacy services to assist startups and small businesses in engaging with the federal government. The partnership emerges at a time when Congress, federal agencies, and the Administration are increasingly looking to entrepreneurs to help solve our nation’s most complex problems with emerging technologies and innovation.
“For years Congress and the White House have touted American ingenuity and the value of entrepreneurship in bringing emerging technology to the forefront to solve some of our nation’s greatest challenges. This effort has taken off, impacting every industry space,” said Erik Berdy, Michael Best Strategies Government & Public Affairs Partner, Defense & National Security Practice Chair. “We at Michael Best Strategies, along with our partners at The Outpost, are best positioned to help companies achieve their goals while bringing to the federal government capabilities that keep our country safe and ahead of the competition.”
The new alliance leverages the unique policy expertise of Michael Best Strategies with the government funding and contracting expertise of The Outpost to create a synergy that will deliver unparalleled value to clients and ensure new technologies are advocated for at the highest levels of government. The collaboration is specially designed to enhance the strategic capabilities of both firms, enabling a comprehensive suite of services to provide innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing organizations and our country today.
“We've seen firsthand how small businesses drive innovation and tackle our nation's most critical challenges,” said Linh Hoang, CEO, The Outpost. “By partnering with Michael Best Strategies, The Outpost is combining unmatched expertise in advocacy and technology. Together, we're empowering entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of federal procurement and accelerate the deployment of their technologies, helping to strengthen national defense and keep our country safe.”
The partnership will couple the services of Michael Best Strategies’ Government & Public Affairs, Defense & National Security practice with the advisory and technology accelerator expertise The Outpost specializes in to enable clients to contribute to solving complex national security challenges. From navigating available small business programs to securing federal funding to engaging in advocacy campaigns directed to key players in Washington, these niche services help level the playing field for innovators to do business with the federal government.
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Preview Attorney's BiographyIn Erik’s three-decade career in the U.S. Army, the Pentagon, and on Capitol Hill, he served as a trusted advisor, strategist, connector, and leader. He brings a wealth of experience and insight to his role as a Partner with Michael Best Strategies. Most recently, Erik served as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during both the Trump and Biden Administrations. He was the principal advisor to the Chairman and Joint Staff for all Congress ...
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