How B2B Startups Tap Government Incentives
Hosted by Stanford Founders
This event is tailored to investors in the startup world. Join to learn some exciting ways that B2B startups can make use of government incentives to drive growth.
We'll hear from our speakers, field questions, and then open it up to networking.
Aaron Rose has 30+ years of experience as an investor, founder, and advisor. Since the 1990s, he has funded startups across multiple sectors and launched ventures like ROI3, Inc. (localized SaaS for emerging markets) and Yeeko, Inc. (multinational media). As Managing Director of Global Tactics, he helps businesses with global expansion, market entry, sales localization, and risk mitigation. He advises governments on attracting foreign investment and the U.S. Department of Defense on private-sector-led nation recovery. Aaron also founded and chairs Silicon Valley Forum, a nonprofit promoting innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide.
Andrew Simpson is a government-business strategist with over two decades of experience helping companies navigate public-sector partnerships and leverage government incentives for B2B collaboration. As Director of Adobe Technology Services and a former leader at Accenture Federal Services, KPMG, and Deloitte, he has deep expertise in how government operates, from procurement and funding to regulatory compliance. With the new Trump administration reshaping federal policies, Andrew provides critical insights on what startups and enterprises should expect in government contracts, incentives, and public-private partnerships.
Serena Allen is an expert at aligning technology with legislative opportunities. She is founder and CEO of AirVitalize Innovations, where she is tackling the global air pollution crisis. A Larta Institute Venture Fellow, Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellow, and Planet Tech Fellow, Serena has been recognized internationally for her contributions to climate innovation and policy-driven entrepreneurship. Beyond her startup, she mentors young inventors and advocates for environmental policy advancements. Her career exemplifies how science, policy, and entrepreneurship can intersect to create large-scale environmental impact.