About this Event
Uncle Sam is Your Next Customer: Funding Your Startup with Federal Funding
Tired of burning equity for a six-month runway? Chasing venture capital usually means trading away your cap table just to keep the lights on. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest customer spends over $700 billion every year buying software, logistics, catering, tech, consulting, and everyday services: the U.S. Federal Government.
By law, 23% of those federal dollars must go to small businesses. Yet most founders ignore this goldmine, assuming government sales require an army of lawyers, endless bureaucracy, and six-figure capture managers.
This fast-paced, interactive workshop completely flips that script. You’ll learn a lean, founder-first playbook for Business-to-Government (B2G) sales that combines agile Guerrilla Marketing with the speed of Artificial Intelligence.
Instead of getting bogged down in red tape, you’ll master a 7-step AI framework that automates the heavy lifting. We’ll show you how to use copy-paste AI prompts to translate your commercial pitch deck into federal industry codes (NAICS/PSC), navigate free SAM.gov registration, auto-generate a high-converting 1-page Capability Statement, and break down 50-page RFPs into simple compliance checklists in seconds.
You'll also learn high-speed shortcuts like Micro-Purchases—direct sales under $10,000 that federal buyers can swipe on a Government Purchase Card (P-Card) without sending the job out for slow, public bids. Plus, discover how lean startups reverse-engineer major defense contractors to land lucrative subcontracting deals.
Whether you run a tech startup, service agency, manufacturing outfit, or local business, walk away with actionable tools to turn Uncle Sam into your most reliable recurring customer. We’ll also connect you with zero-cost local Nevada growth resources—including Nevada APEX Accelerator, Nevada SBDC, and SCORE Northern Nevada—so you have free, ongoing mentorship every step of the way.
Why You Should Sign Up for This Workshop
(Yes, Even if You’re "Floundering" More Than Founding Right Now)
Let’s be real: running a business today can feel like flopping around on the deck gasping for air. You’re watching your bank balance drop while chasing ghosting clients, or begging investors for cash that costs you your company ownership.
If you feel like a flounder—starved for predictable cash flow and tired of burning equity—it’s time to step up as a high-growth founder.
5 Reasons This Is the Best 2 Hours You’ll Spend on Your Business:
- Tap into the World’s Wealthiest Client: Uncle Sam buys almost everything and pays on time, every time.
- 100% Non-Dilutive Capital: Get real cash flow without giving up a single share on your cap table.
- AI Does 70% of the Work: Walk away with exact AI prompts to write your pitches, decode RFPs, and target buyers.
- The $10,000 Credit Card Shortcut: Learn how to land fast micro-purchases under $10k with zero public bidding wars.
- Ditch the Scammers, Gain Free Mentors: Learn how to avoid paid registration scams and connect with free local advisors who actually have your back.
Are You Eligible for Federal Funding Opportunities? Find out the opportunities using Grants.gov, the portal for grants from the US Government.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Location: Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Dr, Reno, NV 89523
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Event venue & nearby stays
Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, Reno, United States
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