Matthew Erwin

How do you build meaningful partnerships as a founder? I know I've been guilty of sending partnership agreements in hopes of the best In this episode of How I'm Building This podcast, Alex Witcpalek, the founder of Continuum AI, shares his unconventional path from playing football at the University of Louisville to working in commercial real estate and eventually joining the tech industry. Here are some sound bites from our conversation: ✔️"I'm going to build something on my own and I'm going to build it so that not only do I have a better life, but there's families that don't have to go through what we're going through." ✔️"We have so much pipeline that if we close this, I need to build a team to be able to go deliver it." ✔️"You need to be very upfront and transparent with your partner and have a plan together to cross pollinate your go-to-market motions." ✔️"We became thought leaders and our content now drive sour partner channel." ✔️"I don't think you can silo outbound partner and marketing, because we do a lot of partner marketing together too." ‍ Listen now: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g5P3nkWZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gXUYA_ZF Other episodes as they release: https://lnkd.in/gkxQsmwH #startup #entrepreneurship

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I met Daniel Chopson at this year's Technology Association of Georgia Summit, and am so happy Rob Ocel was able to get him on the engineering leadership series to talk about agile engineering leadership in startup environments! Learn about cove.tool and how to do better code retrospectives! Link down below.

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I'm no fan of Industry Conferences - the full effort required to make the juice worth the squeeze rarely occurs...TechCrunch Disrupt is an exception to my rule. I shared the staged with 3 absolute professionals within the Space Industry discussing insights related to early-stage companies supporting the dual markets of Government and Commercial. Here are a few takeaways: 1) We have an obligation to engage government at the policy level 2) Market focus is critical to our growth and to returning value to our investors 3) Tech innovation is assumed while GTM talent is required Aria Alamalhodaei expertly moderated our panel which along wth me, included Debra Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) and True Anomaly CEO, Even Rogers. We missed having Space Workforce For Tomorrow chief (and Slingshot Aerospace co-founder) Melanie Stricklan on the stage to share in the discussion. Watch the full panel here https://lnkd.in/gZTg-Jem #TechCrunchDisrupt #Space #Defense #CommercialSpace #VC

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Nikki Carney and I are beyond excited to share that The Missing Piece App has been selected to join Cohort II of Latimer House! 🎉 In October, we’ll be heading to Baltimore, ready to embark on this transformative journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’ve faced setbacks—missing out on another accelerator, losing key members of our team, and even having to pause development. 2024 has been full of incredible highs and really tough lows, but the mission remains clear : get 1,000,000 families who have children on the autism spectrum the resources they need. Starting on October 1st, we’re ready to dive in and push our startup to new heights with the support of this incredible program. A big thank you to Latimer Ventures Luke Cooper , Microsoft for Startups Kaiser Permanente , Abell Foundation Inc and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) for making this opportunity possible. And if you are a parent or autism service provider that would like to be on our platform, work with us for our upcoming Autism Mom’s night out in Miami , or participate in a questionnaire please comment here or message me. We’re looking forward to the journey ahead and can’t wait to see what’s next. Let’s make it happen! To God be the glory. #blacktech #blackintech #blacktechfounders #techfounders #saas #womenownedbusiness #womenintech #changingtheworld #techforchange #revolutionary #autism

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Skills Development for founders is essential. We think because they have a great idea that somehow they know how to run a business to achieve it, but as Debbie Irwin points out, many times they are lost and drowning in the business part of things. They have not been prepared to tackle HR, Finance, Sales, etc… they need our help to transform from knowledgeable domain experts to business owners.

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💡 Lightbulb Moment Alert! 💡 We started as a professional services company focused on cost estimating and advisory, but everything changed thanks to Capital One's Catapult program in 2017. 🚀 Selected as one of the inaugural 10 companies, we quickly learned a game-changing lesson: Capital One isn't just a bank—they're a tech powerhouse using AI and machine learning to revolutionize banking. That's when it hit me: we needed to think like a tech company too. Curious about how this insight transformed our approach and drove innovation at Construction Check? Check out our journey and the powerful role AI plays in our success! #CapitolOne #ConstructionCheck #InnovationInBusiness #MachineLearning #AiTransformation

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As the first Intelligent Gift Documentation Management Platform, the Givzey team is constantly fielding questions from gift administrators about how they should enter gifts, record pledge fulfillment, or handle specific complex scenarios. We absolutely love that Givzey has come to be known as a top resource for all gift documentation questions. We recognized that while Givzey delivers the world's most innovative gift documentation software, sometimes members of the nonprofit community need more than tech – sometimes they just need answers that they don't have to go searching for. In the true nature of being a great partner for the nonprofit sector, we launched Givzey Guidance as a central library that anyone can learn from or ask questions of and expect a fast and direct response for free. We expect to use Givzey Guidance to inform the community we serve so organizations can book gifts with confidence that they align with auditing and financial standards.

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Tech News | AWS invests $11B in Georgia - expand cloud and AI infrastructure - aims to create 550 jobs. 👉https://buff.ly/3DIjLbQ #alphawise #ai #ml #llm #aws #georgia #technology

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At Civitech, one of the main things that we do is research around helping more people vote. And we are particularly interested in what keeps people from registering in the first place. Some simple examples are: - moving to a new state with different laws - becoming a new citizen and not having previously voted - turning 18 and nobody explaining it to you. 62% of people who are not registered say that no one has ever asked them to register, but they would be interested. Read our blog post to see more examples of interesting data points about American elections

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Leveraging proven frameworks helps founders accelerate their technology, culture, sales, and operations. Frameworks help founders for us in action instead of struggling to figure it out. Join Julie Penner, Jim Franklin, Larson Stair, and myself as we delve into how frameworks have been game changers for us in this Denver Startup Week panel. Tuesday, September 17, 10am Techstars Denver #FrameworksForFounders #startups #DSW2024 #CTO CTO Levels

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Running a successful business in today’s economic climate isn’t easy. Rising costs, unstable markets, and unpredictability of consumer behavior make entrepreneurship a challenge. However, in a recent interview on DTC OfficialGh, Isaac Sesi, founder of Sesi Technologies, shared timeless strategies for building a resilient business. Read more below… https://lnkd.in/eRsv8QMN #dtcofficialgh #businessblogger #storiesthatmatter #entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #startuptips #entrepreneurmindset

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Learn about a 2-1-1's experience is using Yanzio AI tools for the past several months, and how it's already enhancing their daily work. https://lnkd.in/gKMBB2bT

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Join us tomorrow to hear Lisa Orr talk about navigating your next career move as a senior product manager, and me talking about the "mirage" of AI hallucinations. When artificial intelligence (AI) outputs don’t match our shared reality, people have been saying it’s "hallucinating." But hallucination makes it sound like AI is conscious and distracts from the part we humans play in generating synthetic meaning. Do words matter? Learn why we should all change how we talk about AI to promote better understanding in a future world with the ✨sparkling intelligence✨ of AI.

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When we launched Scout, we leveraged a third party tool called Partner Fleet. The use case for their product wasn't an economic development and site selection marketplace. But they were amazing partners and we made it work. Since then, Lucas Wiley completely rebuilt our platform. Now, our public (and free) platform (Scout Explore) showcases the best states and cities for business. Employers and Selectors use our site to find: ✅ City/State Economic Overviews ✅ Target Industries ✅ Economic Development Team Contact Info ✅ State and Local Incentive Data ✅ Key Tax Data ✅ Reviews from Local Employers ✅ Industrial Real Estate economic developers use our platform to: 🙌 showcase their community 🙌 use employer reviews to build trust 🙌 list industrial real estate 🙌 attract new biz and retain existing biz So much more coming from Scout. I’ll be sharing the details over the coming weeks. To give you a sneak peak, we’ll have profiles/data for: ⭐️ Industrial Builders ⭐️ Incentives ⭐️ Site Selectors ⭐️ Utility Companies Scout Explore is just one step in the Site Selection and Incentive Discovery Process. But there’s many more pieces to the puzzle. Stay tuned. explore.scoutcities.com

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The USPTO team integrated Sonatype solutions and revolutionized their approach to software development. By automating the critical aspects of the #softwaredevelopmentlifecycle, they’re not just keeping pace with technology—but leading the charge in IT innovation. Curious about their journey and how we're tackling challenges with #opensource dependencies head-on? Dive into our story 👉 https://bit.ly/4aSrCz2

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🌟 **Thank You for Your Support!** 🌟 I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone who has engaged with my posts and subscribed to my Substack newsletter. Your support inspires me to continue sharing insights on policy, strategic alliances, and stakeholder engagement. In my latest newsletter, I delve into the art of **managing opposition**—a crucial skill in any policymaking process. I share lessons learned from my own experiences, including the challenges I faced while getting the **Children’s Services Co-operation Act** passed. 🔍 **What You’ll Gain:** - Strategies for turning critics into collaborators - Insights on building trust and finding common ground - Practical tips for navigating complex policy environments If you haven't subscribed yet, now is the perfect time to join our community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference. 💌 **Subscribe here for exclusive content:** https://lnkd.in/gq8PC7cj Let’s continue this journey together and drive meaningful change in the policy landscape! Thank you for being part of this important conversation. #Policy360 #PolicyInsights #ManagingOpposition #Substack #Newsletter #ThankYou

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"Jeff Bezos recently said, 'AI is an enabling layer that can be used to improve everything. It will be in everything.' I couldn’t agree more. This week, I had the privilege of discussing Innovation and AI with Ginnie McDevitt and her Vistage groups, NJ Key 9461 and NJ CE 344. Together, we explored the near-term future of agentic AI, AI prompt crafts—including contexts, excellence anchors, frameworks, and layered prompt illustrations—while diving deep into innovation strategies like the Doblin method, ideation for growth, competitive analysis, hiring requirements packages, and more. Each Vistage group has a unique culture and dynamic, and these engaging conversations made the experience inspiring and worthwhile. It was a joy to see leaders embrace these forward-thinking concepts. Thank you, Ginnie and the groups, for the energy and thoughtfulness you brought to our discussions. I look forward to seeing how these insights shape your journeys ahead!! #Vistage #Innovation #AI #Leadership #Growth"

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I want to personally invite you to the 9th annual DC Startup & Tech Week, taking place October 21-25, where I’ll be co-leading the web3 track with a handful of curated panels! This is The largest entrepreneur and technology conference in the DMV. DCSTW dot COM (use growth25 code) The future of innovation will be decided in the steps of Capitol Hill. Washington DC is where technology and regulation intersect. Dont miss this cutting edge event. Here is a curated track list of what you can expect one week from today: •Early Stage & Growth Stage •Startups4Good •AI & Emerging Tech •Climate & Sustainability •Female Founders & Funders •Government & Innovation •Cannabis •Web 3.0 •Mental Health & Wellness •Life Sciences & Bio-tech •Technology 150+ in-person events: From workshops to networking. 🔥 Daily Happy Hours: More than just drinks—it’s about intentional connections that could unlock new opportunities 🔥 CPG Expo & Competition (Oct 21): Support local food entrepreneurs and taste innovation! 🔥 Shark Tank Pitches Business Review 🔥 DMV Startup Showcase & Resource Expo (Oct 24): Get inspired by 70+ exhibitors showcasing regional innovation and business resources for you to support your from idea to growth. We take Web3 seriously. Here is a preview 👀 of our programing : 🎉 Present and Future of the Creator Economy Janey Park Vinnie Hager Erich Kottke Sophia Moshasha 💰 Web3 Funding Trends: What Are VCs Investing In? Mike Chan Joshua H. Kabir Kumar J. Ayo Akinyele 🏦 Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Assets: Institutional Investment in Crypto Shailee Adinolfi Asi De Silva, CFA John "Jackson" Mueller IV 🌍 DeFi: The Rise of Community-Driven Finance in Web3 Marcia Blacken Bryan Colligan Maurice Chalfin Karima Williams 🔮 A Showcase on Prediction Markets 🚀 Founder-Led Innovation: Transforming Industries with Blockchain Michael Toner Rick Gilchrist Christopher Light Corbin Page Shekinah Apedo, Esq. This isn’t just another event—this is where aspiring and growth-stage entrepreneurs make connections that ignite their success. You’ll hear from the best and brightest minds in tech, business, and investment, including leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Google , local disruptive founders and many more. Get your pass today lo at DCSTW dot com DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week)

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