Our Team Unleashes The Potential of Technology.

Ben founded FedTech in 2015 and has led the firm through its growth from a small regional venture to an international company that catalyzes interaction between the venture world and the R&D community. He is passionate about democratizing access to deep tech and empowering entrepreneurs. Ben has taught on technology commercialization at his alma mater, the University of Maryland and previously held positions at NBC Sports and Bloomberg News. He holds a BA in History from Princeton University.

Prior to FedTech, Robyn founded and led the startAD entrepreneurship program at NYU Abu Dhabi from its inception in 2015. She designed a unique corporate sprint accelerator program with partners including GE, Oracle, Etihad and ADNOC that has served over 100 global startups, which have raised more than $50M. Before moving to the UAE, she was a former trial attorney in New York. Ms. Brazzil holds a BSBA and BA in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

Lindsey oversees the strategic development and implementation of policies and procedures related to People Operations, Human Resources, and Recruiting. Her primary function includes leading initiatives to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Prior to FedTech, Lindsey was heavily involved in NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR Boot Camp activities, supporting 2,000+ teams with customer discovery activities culminating in over a decade of program management experience. She received her M.Ed and BA in Psychology from James Madison University.

Hadas oversees the climate tech and clean energy portfolio at FedTech. Hadas brings experience designing entrepreneur support programs for historically underserved populations, as well as expertise in energy analysis for the built environment. Hadas is passionate about helping teams deconstruct complex challenges, bringing a creative lens to traditionally analytical spaces, and advancing innovations and opportunities that benefit communities most vulnerable to the harmful effects of climate change. Hadas holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

Gunnar Gillespie, Head of Business Development at FedTech, leads custom innovation solutions across government and corporate sectors. He oversees a diverse portfolio including deep tech commercialization, accelerators, and strategic consulting services. Gunnar excels in crafting bespoke innovation ecosystems for federal agencies, defense contractors, and Fortune 500 companies. His expertise in bridging cutting-edge technology with practical applications drives transformative outcomes. Gunnar's strategic approach positions him as a key facilitator of cross-sector technological advancement.

Anya works on the Corporate Venture and Startup Studios programs, leveraging her technical expertise and experience supporting startups with prototyping and business strategy. In addition to completing a Fulbright research fellowship in Germany, Anya earned a Physics BS and a German BA from Creighton University, as well as her PhD in Bioengineering from MIT.

As Head of the Technology Partnerships Team, Thomas coordinates FedTech's venture studio technology sourcing process, managing a network of professional contacts spanning across the US-Gov. DoD, DOE, DHS, NASA, and FedTech's University partners, as well as overseeing FedTech's Tech Transfer Operations Consulting and Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) advisory service offerings. Prior to joining FedTech, Thomas received his PhD in Physics - Materials Science from the Australian National University and then worked as a research scientist at the Carnegie Institution for Science’s Geophysical Laboratory.

Clay is the NavalX Austin Lead at FedTech, where his diverse background from Naval Surface Warfare Officer to Sales Director converges to bolster defense innovation. His journey, underpinned by a Georgetown University MA in Security Studies and a strong military foundation, equips him to navigate the intersection of defense, policy, and technology. At FedTech, Clay is pivotal in merging the Navy's strategic capabilities with Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem, driving initiatives that foster collaboration and advancement within the naval innovation landscape.

Brady has worked with startups across industries in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Most recently Brady worked with DIU/NSIN connecting DoD stakeholders with academic and startup partners to solve pressing problems. Before that Brady opened a series of incubators for the University of Washington including a hardware prototyping and incubation space in Seattle, ran a medical technology angel network, and worked with life science and biotech startups.