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I partner with businesses to strategically position and win high-value government contracts, securing over $900 million in awarded bids. My expertise goes beyond writing—I develop winning capture strategies, optimize proposal processes, and align bids with agency priorities to give my clients a competitive edge. With over a decade of experience in government contracting, proposal management, and capture strategy, I specialize in transforming complex technical solutions into compelling, compliant, and persuasive proposals. I work closely with leadership teams, engage subject matter experts, and conduct in-depth research to craft narratives that not only meet requirements but clearly differentiate my clients from the competition. As a Proposal Manager, I take a hands-on, strategy-first approach—leading cross-functional teams, developing scalable proposal processes, and ensuring seamless execution from capture to submission. My focus on efficiency, compliance, and positioning has resulted in a 56% win rate, helping companies expand their presence in the federal, state, and local government sectors. I don’t just write proposals—I help businesses build sustainable pipelines, improve their competitive positioning, and secure long-term government partnerships. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help you win more contracts and scale your government contracting strategy.

I help busy entrepreneurs and businesses stay organized and keep things running smoothly. I can take care of virtual assistant tasks like email management, calendar management, scheduling, research, data entry, admin support, and social media management so you can focus on what matters most. I’m reliable, easy to work with, and happy to jump in wherever you need help. My goal is to make your day easier and handle the details so everything gets done right and on time.

In 2020, I won over $400,000 in grants for my clients. For the past five years, I have worked full-time as a fundraising company grant writer, manager, and administrator. Unfortunately, that company has fallen upon hard times so I am excited to be back on Upwork as an active freelancer. Here is what my clients had to say: Thanks for the fantastic on point writing, great communication, and speedy turn-around. Looking forward to working on more projects together. Gabriel Sanchez, Family Help Institute in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Mike H. was AWESOME! He read over the grant and asked us preliminary questions to get a better understanding of our non-profit. His research skills were impeccable! My non-profit team could not be happier about our decision in working with Mike. We will definitely be working together again the future. Desmond Marshall, Project H.O.O.D in Chicago “Dr. Hershorn was great, on time and delivered on schedule. He provided valuable insight as well. I will work with him again.” –Dr. Kwasi Agbleke, Harvard University Skills 5.0, Quality 5.0, Availability 5.0, Deadlines 5.0, Communication 5.0, Cooperation 5.0 I have eight years of experience as a grant writer at a non-profit serving the homeless in West Palm Beach, Florida where I was the Director of Research and Program Evaluation. I was responsible for successful grants resulting in over $3,000,000 in annual funding. During my tenure at the agency the overall operating budget grew from 3 to 6 million dollars. I am fully versed in federal, state, county and private foundation grant application writing and have access to three grant search databases. I take a research-oriented approach to grant writing and identifying evidence-based practices and quantifiable and measurable outcomes. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University, my grant writing is informed by a deep knowledge of and experience with human development and mental health/substance use issues. As a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University for six years, I am a published author of two self-help psychology books on anger management as well as numerous articles in scientific journals. I have an extensive client list and numerous sample grants and work products which will be provided upon request. If you are looking for help, I am ready to put my varied writing experience to work for you. Let’s work together to create and build effective proposals to grow your agency.

Deep-tech companies rarely fail because the science is weak. They fail when technical assumptions are not evaluated at the right stage. I work with deep-tech founders and funded teams when engineering decisions carry financial consequences — before capital deployment, manufacturing expansion, or external scrutiny increase exposure. My role is to evaluate technical assumptions, pressure-test validation discipline, and assess scale risk before those decisions become expensive. With SBIR agencies now accepting proposals again after months of disruption, I am also working with startups who need to build a competitive technical narrative quickly. I have advised hundreds of federal proposals and authored six books specifically on federal funding strategy, commercialization planning, and R&D architecture. This is structured engineering analysis — not document editing and not narrative consulting. What I Do Prototype & Validation Evaluation I assess whether: Performance claims are supported by reproducible data Validation methods are technically sound Gaps exist between lab results and scalable reality TRL positioning matches actual maturity Early manufacturability risks are understood This ensures engineering claims withstand investor or agency scrutiny. Capital-Stage Engineering Risk Assessment Before raising capital or entering Phase II, I evaluate: Assumptions embedded in financial models Scale dependencies affecting yield and cost Timeline feasibility under technical constraints R&D sequencing discipline Risk retirement logic The goal is to identify vulnerabilities before investors, boards, or agencies do. Manufacturing & Scale Risk Analysis For companies approaching pilot or production, I assess: Lab-to-production transfer risk Process sensitivity and yield variability Equipment and materials alignment Cost-of-goods realism Capital-dependent engineering decisions Scale amplifies assumptions. I evaluate them before expansion. SBIR, Federal Grants & Non-Dilutive Funding Strategy For federal funding pathways — including SBIR, STTR, DOE, NSF, NIH, and ARPA-E — I provide technically defensible strategy across the full proposal and commercialization process. With SBIR agencies now accepting proposals again after a period of disruption, founders who are prepared will have a significant advantage over those rushing back in without a defensible technical narrative. Includes: SAM.gov registration and compliance guidance Work plan and R&D architecture structuring Risk mitigation sequencing and go/no-go logic TRL/MRL calibration and milestone design Commercialization plan development Technical-commercial narrative alignment Phase I to Phase II transition strategy Non-dilutive funding landscape assessment beyond SBIR This is engineering system design aligned with funding mechanics — not proposal outsourcing. Background PhD Engineer — 15+ years in R&D and manufacturing engineering Semiconductor and pharmaceutical production environments (Draper Laboratory, Catalent) Yield improvement and process transition Mathematical modeling and design of experiments Lab-to-production system design 175+ deep-tech startups advised across SBIR, DOE, NSF, NIH, and ARPA-E programs Federal reviewer — NSF, DOE, NIH, and related programs Founder and operator of a deep-tech consulting business for 10+ years I understand how engineering decisions are evaluated under capital pressure — from both inside companies and from the reviewer side. Books & Technical Publications Author of 9 books spanning federal funding strategy, deep-tech commercialization, and advanced engineering systems: Federal Funding & Grant Strategy The Startup's Guide to Winning Non-Dilutive Funding SAM.gov Registration in One Day The Startup's Guide to Creating Your Research and Development Plan Commercialization & Founder Strategy The Startup's Guide to a Winning Commercialization Plan Break Out of Your Job Now: The Innovator's Guide to Launching Your High-Tech Business The Brilliant Path: Choosing Your Ideal Career, Trade, or Business Advanced Engineering & Technical Systems PEM Fuel Cell Modeling and Simulation Using MATLAB — Elsevier Science Designing and Building Fuel Cells — McGraw-Hill Science Education Energy All Around Us: A Fun Book About Energy for Kids These publications reflect deep expertise in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, transport systems, modeling, and engineering system design — expertise I now apply to technical risk reduction and defensible commercialization strategy. Who I Work With Deep-tech startups at any stage SBIR and STTR companies — Phase I, Phase II, and resubmissions University spinouts navigating commercialization Venture-backed hardware and advanced materials teams Advanced manufacturing ventures approaching pilot or production Companies preparing for technical diligence or acquisition

We identify and win government contracts for your business. With a proven track record of winning millions of dollars in contracts, clients have received a substantial return on their investment. Commission-based pricing, client industry exclusivity, full hands-on support, and maintenance of 100% positive client feedback sets Berkeley Bridge Advisors (BBA) apart; businesses are treated like partners, not just clients. BBA provides comprehensive, hands-on support in pursuing government contracts and grants on behalf of other businesses. Our services encompass everything from sourcing opportunities and analyzing solicitor documents to handling solicitor communications, developing proposals, completing forms, gathering documentation, and submitting materials in an optimal and compliant manner. BBA excels at maximizing businesses' chances of securing funding and contracts by providing end-to-end pursuit services. We're headquartered in Miami, Florida, but serve businesses throughout North America, pursing contracts at the federal, state, and local level. BBA understands that securing a government contract can transform a business, and obtaining funding can make or break a business. Achieve these goals is the most impactful way to promote business growth which is why this is BBA's specialty. About the founder: The founder, Ann, left a high-paying management position at a fortune 100 company to start BBA. Ann followed the Bible’s message to use whatever gifts we've received to serve others; realizing that developing businesses comes natural to her. When a client wins a contract or grant, it’s incredibly rewarding and gives Ann and her team a profound sense of professional fulfillment. Ann has dedicated her career to the growth and development of businesses. She completed a B.S. degree in Sustainable Business and Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategies through Harvard. Over the years, she founded three businesses, mentored startups at the City University of New York's incubator, educated students through The New York Times Academy, served as a judge for a business pitch competition, and held roles as a Product Manager and Marketing & Acquisition Portfolio Manager at American Express. This extensive business development experience has seamlessly led to the founding of her current venture, Berkeley Bridge Advisors (BBA). Throughout Ann’s various positions, she brought millions of dollars in value to the businesses she served, and is currently focused on clients of BBA by securing contracts for their businesses.

I help companies win government contracts and non-dilutive R&D funding by identifying the right opportunities and navigating complex proposal processes. My work spans federal capture, SBIR/STTR programs (DoD, DOE, NSF), and SLED contracting (city, state, and education sectors). Across my career, I’ve helped businesses secure over $60 million through a combination of technical grants and government contracts. I specialize in technical funding (SBIR/STTR) and Capture Management, not just proposal writing. I bring deep experience with DoD components (AF, Navy, Army, SOCOM, MDA), NSF, DOE, and NASA. I also serve as a fractional GSA consultant, supporting both new submissions (eOffer) and monetization of existing contracts. 🔍 Hire me for: ✅ SBIR/STTR strategy and submissions (DoD, DOE, NSF, NASA) ✅ Capture Management (Federal, County, State, City, and Schools) ✅ RFP, RFQ, or RFI response support ✅ GSA Schedule consulting and post-award monetization (eBuy, eOffer, Advantage) ✅ Setting up Custom Bid Search Systems ✅ Government Registrations & Certifications ✅ Project Management ✅ Proposal Writing & Support ✅ Market research and positioning for public-sector buyers About Me: I'm a capture consultant and government funding strategist with over a decade of experience helping startups and small businesses secure SBIR/STTR grants, federal & SLED contracts, and GSA schedules. I’ve supported over 700 SBIR/STTR submissions across DOE, DoD, and NSF through my leadership at Inspiralia USA, one of the largest SBIR & Technology Consulting firms in the US. In 2019, I founded GovSquads and built a small boutique capture and proposal practice focused on SLED and federal RFPs, securing wins for clients in IT services, medical staffing, medical devices, physical security, security services, plumbing, construction, and HVAC. I’ve also worked as a fractional GSA consultant, helping companies both submit their eOffer and monetize awarded contracts. Currently at Scout, I support scientific & deep tech companies by combining AI-enabled tools with hands-on expertise to help them identify, pursue, and win competitive R&D funding. Let's connect!