Starbridge

We can't stop thinking about BRIDGES 2026. Some of our favorite testimonials: "We attend a lot of conferences throughout the year, and BRIDGES is one of the strongest we've been to. We exceeded our lead gen targets and had more high-quality conversations than at most engagements. The caliber of attendees, the level of engagement, and the relevance of the discussions made BRIDGES an exceptional event for us." — Jason Ginsberg, GovWell "Starbridge allowed me to connect with other innovative leaders, learn new skills to take back to my team, and dream up ideas for what's ahead in public sector AI!" — Josie Peery, Zencity "Phenomenal opportunity to connect with different sectors and make connections with people from across the country, and to learn and share ideas about using technologies to enhance work." — Davis Brock, Howard Technology Solutions "One of the best events I have ever attended, with the perfect blend of colleagues from education leadership, corporate partners, and other decision-makers... I am already registered for next year!" — Doug Casey, State of Connecticut If you're interested in attending BRIDGES 2027 - check out the link below!

Last call! Join us for Vibe Coding for GTM: Do's and Don'ts today, August 20th at 1pm ET. Starbridge CRO, Matt Stinson, and COO, Jordan Kindler, will be joined by Euna Solutions' VP of Revenue Operations, Louis von Guionneau, for an inside look at how a 100+ person org runs on AI. We'll cover: 1/ The exact integrations, prompts, and tools used daily across GTM, Ops, and Customer Success 2/ How a 100+ person organization made the shift to AI, including the parts that didn't go smoothly 3/ Where AI earns its place versus where it's just a distraction And we've got time saved for a live Q&A at the end. Bring your questions. Register to learn how Starbridge and Euna do and don’t use vibe coding for GTM. Link below! 

Winning the buyer is only half the battle in public sector sales. Procurement can add months or reopen a deal you already won. Starbridge helps teams find the right procurement path and transact through it faster. 1/ Understand how the buyer can purchase See sole-source thresholds, past exceptions, cooperative contracts, reseller history, and other procurement behavior directly from the Buyer Page. 2/ Find the fastest path to purchase Use that context to identify the contract vehicle or procurement route that best fits the buyer and the deal. 3/ Transact through Starbridge Access major pre-competed contract vehicles like OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, TIPS, Texas DIR, GSA, and more through one streamlined onboarding experience, with hands-on support from quote through purchase and no upfront cost to onboard. Learn more about contract vehicle access below ↓

We brought builders, buyers, and partners together and asked them: “What’s your take?” One of our favorite BRIDGES sessions was: Build, Buy, or Partner: How AI Is Rewriting the Decision Here's what the session covered: 1/ What government, K-12 and higher ed teams should be considering when weighing build vs buy vs partner 2/ How operators are re-running that decision now that in-house AI tools are cheaper and faster to stand up than ever before 3/ Where partnering still wins, even when building looks tempting, and how to tell the difference Thanks to our speakers: Chris Bell, Executive Director of Technology Services, Huntington Beach School District Daniel Friedman, Director of Technology, Hicksville Union Free School District, NY Andy Lombardo, Director of Technology, Maryville City Schools Kip Glazer, Principal, Mountain View High School, CA Jacob Kantor, CEO, JKK12 Register for BRIDGES 2027 at the link below.

Laws, mandates, regulatory requirements… they change all the time. How can sellers use it to your advantage? Starbridge enables sales team to spot policy-driven opportunities and turn them into pipeline. 1/ Track relevant legislative changes Describe the policy changes you care about. Starbridge scans legislative updates, agency guidance, public meeting notes, news, and government websites across your target accounts. 2/ Understand the opportunity Each lead includes what changed, when it happened, why it matters, and the source so you can pursue the prospect from every effective angle 3/ Turn policy changes into outreach Find the right decision-makers, then generate personalized emails that connect the legislative change to the buyer’s solution priorities. Give your sales team the account, the trigger, the contact, and the message, all before the RFP. Explore more Starbridge use cases below ↓

Save your spot! Join us for Vibe Coding for GTM: Do's and Don'ts on Thursday, August 20th at 1pm ET. Starbridge CRO, Matt Stinson, and COO, Jordan Kindler, will be joined by Euna Solutions' VP of Revenue Operations, Louis von Guionneau, for an inside look at how a 100+ person org runs on AI. We'll cover: 1/ The exact integrations, prompts, and tools used daily across GTM, Ops, and Customer Success 2/ How a 100+ person organization made the shift to AI, including the parts that didn't go smoothly 3/ Where AI earns its place versus where it's just a distraction And we've got time saved for a live Q&A at the end. Bring your questions. Register for a spot -> https://lnkd.in/ewwmHKdx

Congrats to our BRIDGES Cup GovTech winner… Caldera PBC! Caldera is the AI platform for modern government. From public records to regulatory research, Caldera brings AI to the workflows that actually run your agency. Huge thank you to all of our contestants - you were all incredible and we can’t wait to see you back next year. If you’re an early-stage startup and you might want to pitch your gov + edu company at BRIDGES 2027, apply today - link in comments.

Get registered for BRIDGES 2027! Lock in early bird pricing plus sponsorship priority: 🎟️ Register for BRIDGES 2027 → Public sector: https://cvent.me/ZmnwmL Private sector: https://cvent.me/EABeAP 🤝 Interested in sponsoring? Submit your interest → https://lnkd.in/gm7gPyCf See you next July.

The best public-sector opportunities often start when new funding is announced, often signaling that a buyer has budget, urgency, and a reason to act. Starbridge helps your team spot those grant-driven opportunities early and turn them into pipeline. 1/ Track relevant grants across your market Describe the funding signals you care about. Starbridge scans grant activity across your market and surfaces the accounts most likely to be ready to buy. 2/ Understand the opportunity Each signal includes the account, grant context, source, and why it matters — so reps can quickly separate real demand from noise. 3/ Turn funding into outreach Find the right decision-makers, then generate personalized emails that reference the specific grant and connect your solution to the buyer’s priorities. Give reps the account, the trigger, the contact, and the message, all before procurement begins. Explore more Starbridge use cases below ↓

BRIDGES brought together people from every corner of government and education. Early stage founders meeting their first customers. Enterprise reps in conversation with superintendents of small rural communities. City officials teaching and learning alongside private sector GTM Engineers. And amongst the diversity we found one similarity: everyone cares about their jobs…a lot…take a look: P.S. Peep the celeb appearance from Blake Leeper!