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Q-Branch is proud to partner with Invest and Trade Western Australia to deliver the Global Growth Accelerator Program - #WA Critical Technologies to the U.S. This groundbreaking initiative showcases Western Australian innovation on the global stage, helping to position WA companies at the forefront of the U.S. market. As the selected delivery partner, Q-Branch will support 12 promising companies from Western Australia as they pursue U.S. market expansion. Our goal is to empower these companies with the tools to thrive in commercial markets while equipping them with the expertise to navigate the complexities of U.S. federal, state, and local government opportunities. #DualUse The accelerator focuses on critical technologies that drive innovation and impact, spanning key sectors such as #defense, #energy, advanced #manufacturing, and #cybersecurity. This program represents a transformative opportunity for Western Australian companies to bridge the gap between commercial and defense applications, leveraging the unique skills and capabilities needed to succeed in both sectors. Q-Branch is honored to work alongside Invest and Trade Western Australia to help these companies bridge the gap between global innovation and market success. #dualuse

Kick off the new year with the Ward & Berry, PLLC team and our friends at Q-Branch as we host our next Speakeasy on January 30th, 2025, in Austin, Texas. This next exclusive gathering will feature a fireside chat with Rich Julien, Partner at BOKA Capital and Chris Siepmann, Managing Director at Weller James, who will lead an off-the-record discussion on "The Election Effect: A Conversation on International Trade and Dual-Use Investments." Expect engaging conversations, great bourbon, and delicious Texas BBQ in a relaxed and intimate setting. Due to the exclusive nature of our gatherings, attendance is limited. We curate each event based on responses to the questionnaire linked below to ensure every Ward & Berry Speakeasy brings just the right group of people together for each topic, maximizing the overall value for attendees.  To join us, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/eedbmA2u Learn more about our guest speakers: Rich Julien: Rich is an experienced operator in both government and commercial domains across technology, analytics, operations, programmatics, and management. Known for his expertise in technology innovation, risk, and change management, Rich has a proven track record of driving progress and innovation. He was formerly the Global Head of National Security and Space Startups for AWS Worldwide Public Sector and previously held impactful roles at HawkEye Systems and Booz Allen & Hamilton. A former officer in the US Army, Rich holds a BA from the University of Southern California. Chris Siepmann: Chris is an international affairs expert whose work has impacted over $100 billion in global commerce. As Managing Director of Weller James, he advises clients on geopolitics, international trade strategy, policy changes, reshoring & nearshoring, value chain risk, duty mitigation, foreign direct investment, and related topics. Prior to entering the private sector, he served as Director of Trade Enforcement at the White House Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, where he advised senior government leaders in the first Trump administration on the U.S. - China tariffs and steel and aluminum tariffs, along with a broad range of other industrial competitiveness and trade-related issues. Before that, Chris led U.S. government investigations into unfair international trade practices at the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. Ryan Berry, Daniel Ward, Ryan Bradel, Amanda Merced, Tyson Marx, Jennifer Morris, Michael Hatch, Camille Chambers, Matthew Saliman, Chelsea Cruz, Nicholas Perry, Brian Yu, Kerry McCarthy, Jill Berry, Juliana Berry, Samantha Brown, Marcos Cervantes, Joy Schoffler #WardBerry #Speakeasy #GovConEvent #GovCon #InternationalTrade #DualUse

If my experience launching Fantasy Elect is anything like other founders, then the fact that the holidays are upon us doesn't change the fact that there is still work to be done. However, with the next Investor Poker Tournament scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, early-stage founders looking for initial investment in their startup shouldn't miss this opportunity in the year-end crush of work. Click on the link below for more information and to submit your deck for consideration to be one of the 5 startups chosen to pitch before the final table during our Investor Poker Tournament. Abhinav Sinha and I, our partners at Q-Branch, and our sponsors are excited to bring this unique event to Austin in service of the startup community. https://lu.ma/uwp9zck4

🎄 Operation: Home Alone 🏠 Q-Branch just got off a call with an emerging #cybersecurity company operating in Stealth Mode, but they are looking to help out over the holidays. This company is founded and operated by multiple former NSA and cyber command employees, and they are trying to help organizations who don’t have the capacity to defend themselves. If you’re a company, of any size, that would like these individuals to look at your ecosystem and tech-stack this holiday season, they’re offering their Managed Detection and Response (#MDR) services for FREE through January 30th. Shoot us a message if interested! hq@q-branch.dev 🧑🎄 W/ Marcos Cervantes

Thrilled, exhilarated, and ecstatic. I am exceptionally proud to announce the inaugural cohort for Western Australia's Global Growth Accelerator. The twelve companies selected for this pilot initiative will scale their solutions for international success over a 3-month hybrid accelerator program in collaboration with Q-Branch. Come March, #Austin -- get ready because these incredible innovators are coming to the great state of #Texas to showcase their solutions at SXSW. Join me in congratulating and getting to know: ⭐Agili8 ⭐BoAB Community Partnerships ⭐EPCA - Electric Power Conversions Australia ⭐Genvis ⭐GeoMoby ⭐Greenroom Robotics ⭐hyprfire ⭐Materia Health ⭐MTM Critical Metals ⭐VetChip ⭐VROC, The AIoT Company ⭐Whole. These folks are building what's next, and it's Western Australian-made. Natasha M. Alex Bertram 🌏Kim Wiltshire Krystal H. Philippe Pierson Dawn Grealish Sonja Montague MacKay Jason Blight Sandra Draper Paula Taylor Danelle Cross Michele Clement Alisa Gaspard Heather Parker Winikka Samantha Brown Marcos Cervantes

Thrilled, exhilarated, and ecstatic. I am exceptionally proud to announce the inaugural cohort for Western Australia's Global Growth Accelerator. The twelve companies selected for this pilot initiative will scale their solutions for international success over a 3-month hybrid accelerator program in collaboration with Q-Branch. Come March, #Austin -- get ready because these incredible innovators are coming to the great state of #Texas to showcase their solutions at SXSW. Join me in congratulating and getting to know: ⭐Agili8 ⭐BoAB Community Partnerships ⭐EPCA - Electric Power Conversions Australia ⭐Genvis ⭐GeoMoby ⭐Greenroom Robotics ⭐hyprfire ⭐Materia Health ⭐MTM Critical Metals ⭐VetChip ⭐VROC, The AIoT Company ⭐Whole. These folks are building what's next, and it's Western Australian-made. Natasha M. Alex Bertram 🌏Kim Wiltshire Krystal H. Philippe Pierson Dawn Grealish Sonja Montague MacKay Jason Blight Sandra Draper Paula Taylor Danelle Cross Michele Clement Alisa Gaspard Heather Parker Winikka Samantha Brown Marcos Cervantes

🌍✨ Central European Meet-Up in Austin ✨🌍 Yesterday’s Central European meet-up in Austin was absolutely amazing! The energy, engaging conversations, and incredible ideas made it a night to remember. Nobody wanted to leave, as the discussions were simply too inspiring to end! A huge thank you to Q-Branch for hosting us in your wonderful venue. Your support made this event truly special. Thank you Lenka Pavlová for delicious sweet bar and Zimaya for pagače. Here’s to strengthening our Central European community and building more bridges in Austin! Looking forward to the next gathering. #CentralEurope #AustinCommunity #Networking #Collaboration #ThankYou CzechTrade & Slovak PRO - Slovak Professionals

Another Jam-Packed Week: Mission First, People Always.⬇️⬇️ Last week was a whirlwind of activity for Q-Branch, here's a quick recap of the highlights: ✍- Monday & Tuesday: Q-Branch kicked off the week with our annual company team building & planning days (with some added fun,) diving into organizational goals and charting the course for an impactful 2025. New strategic initiatives coming soon.👀 👾- Wednesday: We partnered with Austin AI Alliance, IBM, and local universities to host Austin Open-Source AI Night. A collaborative event showcasing innovation in AI. This was just a preview of what they'll share at #SXSW2025! W/ Sean Bauld, Mike Hollinger, Tahir Ekin, Oji Udezue & Jana R Minifie, PhD, BCA, CVA 🌎- Thursday: We had the honor of hosting a delegation visit from Limerick, Ireland, which included John Moran Mayor of Limerick, the FIRST elected mayor of Limerick, Ireland. This was a pivotal moment of true global connection. W/ Sean P. Herrity, Austin Sister Cities International, Now, as we gear up for holiday celebrations across Austin, we’re also setting our sights on the mission planning that will define an impactful year ahead. Give Q-Branch a follow to see what's in store for 2025.✨

In recent months, Q-Branch has been observing a series of dynamic cause and effect scenarios play out... Signals, alarming the global landscape. Patterns, of national reshoring. Frequencies, leading stateside initiatives. ❓What does this mean for #founders, #investors and #dualuse technologies? Allow us to break these down, in an under-a-minute read. ⬇️

At Q-Branch, we often get asked the same repeating question by international founders entering into the US market..."Who should I meet?" 🌎There is a simple answer to this question: ASK YOUR NETWORK FIRST.🌏 Time and time again we see opportunities that could have been unlocked by simply reaching out to someone already in their circle. Let’s break it down with an example: Imagine you’re a founder from #Japan looking to connect with a U.S. corporate for market expansion. That same corporate is already a happy customer of yours back in Japan. When asked if they’re satisfied with your service, you respond, “Yes, very much so.” So, Q-Branch asks, why wasn’t your very first call to your point person at that organization, asking for an introduction to their U.S. counterpart??? Why wait for someone else to make the connection for you? This brings us to our point: Whether it’s a long-standing enterprise relationship in your current country, a family member living in the U.S., or even an old college buddy, tapping into your existing, well-established network should always be your first step to entering a new market. Here’s how simple it can be: "Hey Uncle Joe, I’m moving my business to the U.S. through an accelerator program. Anyone I should meet while I’m in Austin?" "Hey alumni network, I’m coming back to the States to expand my business. Who should I talk to?" Your network wants to help you succeed-you just have to ask. The ripple effect of leveraging those relationships can lead to introductions, advice, and opportunities that no accelerator, mentor, or consultant can replicate. So, before you reach out to someone like us, or a market entry consultant, take a moment to think: Who do you already know that could be a resource? ↪ How can you leverage their connections to open doors? The power of your existing network might surprise you. And if you’ve truly “exasperated” all your options, then we’ll be here to help you navigate the next steps. Give Q-Branch a follow to learn more.🤠