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Billy Burns has over 25 years of business development experience commercializing innovative technology. He is a seasoned MBA business operator, CTO technology expert, and astute funding advisor. He has a proven track record of transforming creative ideas into commercially successful products and services, catering to a diverse range of clients across international and domestic markets.Strategic Leadership: As Strategic Advisor at SQUIDWORKS, a technology-focused incubator, Billy is pivotal in steering startups and established enterprises through complex technology and DOD landscapes. He leverages his vast network of business leaders and technology specialists to provide unparalleled mentorship in business development, technology commercialization, and funding strategies.Executive Expertise: Serving as the CTO at Ocean Aero, Billy was instrumental in leading multidisciplinary teams to develop the TRITON drone, an AI-enabled autonomous ocean drone powered by wind and solar energy. He successfully bridged the gap between technical innovation and strategic business objectives, enhancing the company’s productivity, profitability, and market position.Naval and Technological Prowess: As President and CTO of MSHIPCO, an international naval and technology firm, he spearheaded high-profile government projects, including the STILETTO, a 50-knot carbon-fiber vessel, which garnered the prestigious TIME Magazine’s Best Military Invention of the Year award.Global Business Acumen: Billy has a strong aptitude for international relations and negotiations, having executed sales and forged strategic agreements in countries including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, India, Japan, and various European nations. He managed a $3.5M partnership with IN-Q-TEL, ensuring the successful integration of Ocean Aero as a Portfolio Company.Funding Expertise: Demonstrating a keen understanding of the startup ecosystem, Billy has successfully executed funding strategies ranging from Angel investments to Series C rounds, ensuring the sustained growth and innovation of several startups.Project Management: His extensive experience as a Project Manager includes successful collaborations with USSOCOM, NAVSEA, KAUST (Saudi Arabia), ACTV (Italy), and DHS on transformative projects exceeding $50MM in value.Innovation and Intellectual Property: Billy is a prolific innovator, seamlessly integrating technology into profitable business solutions, with 15 U.S. patents and contributing to numerous technical presentations and papers, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader.