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Ted Dennis

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Founder and President at SBIR Connect
📍 United States

Ted Dennis is the Founder and President of SBIR Connect, an expert in SBIR/STTR programs with a focus on Phase III commercialization. He connects innovators with defense contractors and has authored two books on SBIR contracting. He holds a BS from The University of Southern Mississippi.

As a US military veteran, Ted maintains a strong interest in defense innovation and emerging technologies. He actively advocates for leveraging past government-funded research to solve modern challenges and supports small businesses through his work with the National Small Business Association.

Unique Fact: Ted previously owned a micro-learning technology company that was awarded two sole-source SBIR/STTR contracts.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Founder and President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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SBIR Phase III
He is a subject matter expert who authored two books on securing non-competitive SBIR Phase III awards and helps businesses navigate the process.
Technology Commercialization
His career focuses on bridging the "Valley of Death" by transforming underutilized government-funded technologies into revenue-generating products.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Founder and President
SBIR Connect
11-2024 - 7-2025
NSBA Leadership Council - Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)
National Small Business Association
4-2022 - 6-2023
Retainer Account Lead - Capture Manager
C5BDI
8-2018 - 6-2023
Small Business Owner
TED text LLC ( Sold business)
11-2014 - 3-2022
Training Manager
Valkyrie Enterprises
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Education
1996 - 1998
BS
The University of Southern Mississippi
1996 - 1996
AS
Community College of the Air Force
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