# What’s the Catch? The Realities of Federal Contracting for Entrepreneurs

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**Date:** March 15, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon E  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Startups  
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## Speakers

- **Paul Campbell** — Managing Partner

Federal contracts promise big opportunities—but they come with real trade-offs. In this candid session, Dr. Paul Campbell of Brown Ventures Group breaks down the realities of federal contracting for entrepreneurs. Learn how the process works, where founders get stuck, and how to evaluate whether federal opportunities truly align with your business goals—before you sign on the dotted line.

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