An opportunity accelerator built atop a curated marketplace.

We help innovative defense and dual-use companies expand their hunting grounds within the government contracting space.

Business services:

Unlike traditional accelerators, The Painted Wolf blends ongoing market intelligence, strategic introductions, and hands-on proposal support, without taking equity or up-front project risk. 

meaning behind the name:

Painted Wolves are considered to be the world’s most collaborative hunters.

By partnering with The Painted Wolf, you not only hunt with industry’s best collaborators, you join a pack that’s eager to run alongside you as you grow your pack and expand into new hunting grounds.

our mission is simple:

Bring the right companies, government sponsors, and subject-matter experts together to turn promising capability gaps into funded programs.

the painted wolf attack

Our Pack Mindset

  • 01/

    First Kill
    Winning once is survival

    You have your first government contract. Proof of capability. Survival secured.

  • 02 /

    Grow Your Pack
    Growing consistently is evolution

    Now it's time to deepen your sponsor relationships, expand your contract footprint, and build internal momentum.

  • 03 /

    New Hunting Grounds
    Scaling across markets is dominance

    With expanded capabilities and credibility, we help you access adjacent markets, new agencies, and larger-scale programs.

who we are

Our team brings together decades of experience in military operations, technology innovation, and strategic growth to remove barriers for defense and dual-use companies.

Together, we provide clients with a holistic blend of leadership, technical know-how, and market insight to accelerate growth and expand opportunities.

  • Eddie Mottern

    President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Brandon Newell

    Co-founder & Chief Solutions Architect

  • Norm Reitter

    Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer

  • Steve Harvey

    Co-founder & Chief People Officer

current services

Our offerings enable companies to engage with us at a level that best fits their growth strategy while maintaining financial flexibility.

  • Subscriber Tier

    Entry point into a network of government stakeholders, established contract holders, and industry experts, providing insights and opportunities.

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  • Accelerator Tier

    Designed for companies actively pursuing government contracts and in need of structured business development support.

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  • Enterprise Tier

    Designed for companies requiring customized strategy development, deal structuring, and hands-on execution support.

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  • Customized Engagement through Service Enhancements

    Customize you engagement by selecting additional Strategic Service Enhancements beyond the included tier benefits at exclusive rates.

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