Connections: Nino has leveraged public and private partnerships with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Executive Secretariat, through his company Marcantonio Global. These connections give him access to key decision-makers within the Department of Defense, which can help your startup business gain visibility and credibility.

Knowledge of the Defense Innovation Ecosystem: Nino has an impressiive track record in helping small defense industrial businesses access various innovation ecosystems within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, intelligence agencies, and allies. He understands the rapidly evolving landscape of defense innovation and the vast ecosystem, and can provide valuable guidance to your startup business.

Human-centered Design: Nino has experience using human-centered design and rapid team prototyping to bring innovation to government. He is skilled at using empathy to understand the needs of end-users, building trust and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and accurately communicating requirements to leadership.

DTIP: As part of the Defense Technology Innovation Program (DTIP) which is a public-private partnership program that aims to address critical shortfalls in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by accessing innovative and state-of-the-art technologies from non-traditional defense contractors (NTDCs) and nonprofit research institutions (NPRIs), Nino can offer your startup business access to this program and its resources to help find strategic teaming partners and primes operating within the department of defense, federal, IC, and NATO Allied community.