Mr. Fred Patterson has been involved with guiding companies through technology development into commercialization for over forty years, including having worked with the SBIR Program and all of its aspects virtually since its inception.  As a co-founder and executive officer of two of Texas’ most successful SBIR award winning companies (SPEC and Radiant Photonics), he has been involved in the execution of over 150 SBIR and STTR contracts and grants, one third of those Phase II programs, totaling nearly $50 million, and led efforts which secured Phase III commercialization funding in excess of $25 million.

Currently enjoying a well-recognized nationwide consulting practice as “The SBIR Coach”, Fred teaches his dozens of client companies the SBIR “ropes” and guides them in the process of producing clearly articulated and reviewer-focused proposals, effectively doubling their chances of obtaining funding. He then guides his clients through successful execution of the resulting contract or grant, and coaches them in the process of ensuring follow-on funding from Phases II and III.