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September 2026 - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Proceedings - “The U.S. Research Enterprise and the Nation's Economic Future: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief”
September 3, 2026 - New Mexico 2026 Governor’s Conference on Economic Development - Speaker - “Lessons from Emerging Ecosystems: Strategic Storytelling as Infrastructure”
April 2, 2026 - Potomac24 - News - “Isabel Wen to Judge Global Startup Pitches at SelectUSA Summit 2026”
March 31, 2026 - Technical.ly- News - “Turning maybe into yes: Investors break down founders’ top pitch questions on traction, growth and execution.”
March 28, 2026 - Potomac24 - News - “From Pitch to Capital: Maryland’s Innovation Ecosystem Aligns at the Pitch & Mingle Investor Showcase”
March 27, 2026 - Potomac24 - News - “Pitch & Mingle: Investor Showcase Highlights a Strong Startup Pipeline and Rising Focus on Capital Access”
February 11, 2026 - Foundervine - Article - “What I've Learned Building Startups in the DMV: Storytelling, Resources, and the Growth Gap” - Isabel Wen (7 min read)
December 19, 2024 - Technical.ly - Article - “Maryland’s innovation challenges, solutions and players take center stage at expo’s return”
How can your startup communicate faster, smarter, and more effectively with AI? A comprehensive look at the AI tools and strategies changing how startups connect with their customers, investors, and teams. What are the essential AI tools every startup should be using today? Why 'GEO' (Generative Engine Optimization) is the new SEO and how to prepare for it. How to build a simple AI agent to automate your communication workflow.
How can your startup communicate faster, smarter, and more effectively with AI? A comprehensive look at the AI tools and strategies changing how startups connect with their customers, investors, and teams. What are the essential AI tools every startup should be using today? Why 'GEO' (Generative Engine Optimization) is the new SEO and how to prepare for it. How to build a simple AI agent to automate your communication workflow. Presentation followed by open Q&A discussion.
Presenters:
Jordan Miles, Co-Founder, Speech Coach, Strategic Communications, Aurelius. Speech coaching and strategic communications expert, drawing on his experience as a startup co-founder, 15 years of teaching experience and completion of a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication at American University.
Isabel Wen, Co-Founder, Fundraising and Investment Readiness, Aurelius. Former VC and startup operator turned executive coach for entrepreneurs navigating the complex journey from innovation to sustainable growth.
Part of the Startup UMD Business Fundamentals series with University of Maryland.