The SBIR program offers a golden opportunity for Nevada's innovative small businesses to transform groundbreaking ideas into marketable products. Join us for a conversation with Bill Reny, co-founder of Dot AI, as he shares how  non-dilutive capital through SBIR grants helped launch his company and laid the foundation for growth from seed stage to IPO. He has successfully secured multiple SBIR awards and government contracts, using this early funding to unlock additional private investment. In this session, Bill will walk through his experience navigating the SBIR process—and how it became a key driver in scaling his business.

About the Speaker

William Reny

William Reny is the Chief Customer Experience Officer and Co-Founder of Dot Ai, a company providing patented, AI-enhanced solutions to optimize and simplify logistics operations. He is the inventor of patented technology used for Collision Avoidance with the United States Air Force, where he proudly served as an F-15 Crew-Chief. After leaving his career with the military as a disabled veteran, William became a Master Automotive Technician and a published author, contributing to 14 different automotive technology books. William holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Colorado Technical University as well as 10+ years of managerial experience, sales and business development managing over $30 million in annual sales for ICP Inc. He has experience leveraging SBIR/STTR funding from multiple agencies.