Iontra is a battery charge control optimization company: charge faster, charge colder, dramatically extend the life of batteries—but a complicated tech to explain.

In the startup world, cash is king—and we were reminded of the need for funding near daily. Brought on as an employee late in the federal appropriations process, Brian quickly developed a comprehensible media and government communications narrative, aggressive executive and legislative outreach strategies, and hit the phones—resulting in appropriations support and favorable language in multiple Department of Energy funding programs. Iontra is now well positioned to secure millions.