Lily Bengfort
Partner at Blu Ventures
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Overview
Work Experience
Councilor
2017 - Current
Partner
2021
Blu Venture Investors is a venture capital firm that supports early stage companies, primarily focused on cybersecurity.
Instructor of Guided Autobiography
2019
President & CEO
2015
Focused on Expanding the Commercial Drone Industry! Working with an amazing team to develop beyond line of sight technology to enable the safe, responsible & effective use of Aerial Robotics in commercial operations . It utilizes the cellular network to send data between the UAS and the ground control station (GCS). If you're a UAS/UAV/drone manufacturer or supplier interested in BLOS and Partnerships-just let me know! If you'd like to be added to our list -for future product demonstration send me a note! Thank you.
Chief Growth Officer
2020 - 2021
CEO
2018 - 2019
I am very much focused on helping voice communications providers and those requiring reliable voice, clear voice prepare for the future by embracing the benefits of software that frees them from noisy environments.
Member
2013 - 2017
Founding Member and Board Member
2008 - 2014
Supporting the Howard County Economic Development Authority and The Center For Business and Technology Development in providing creative ways for businesses to connect with others, develop strategic partnerships, and enhance business knowledge and productivity through Seminars, Executive Breakfast Series, Affinity Groups and Networking Opportunities.
Instructor
2011 - 2013
Instructor and Mentor for women who are starting or growing businesses through Activate, a year-long applied entrepreneurship program to provide the tools women entrepreneurs need, including access to potential funders, and sponsors. Helping women create viable, growing companies by providing insight rather than information. Helping women past their ideas – and their comfort zone – to turn those ideas into actionable businesses.
Member Dean's Advisory Board-Merrick School of Business
2009 - 2012
"The Dean's Advisory Council is dedicated to the continuing progress of the Merrick School of Business and its purpose is to provide a business perspective for the strategic direction of the School and to serve as a sounding board for its plans and programs. Members provide advice, opinions, and ideas regarding a variety of issues, including programs, recruitment, placement, and the general competitive environment affecting business education. Members also help to improve the visibility and reputation of the School and the University of Baltimore. Board members build professional relationships for the Merrick School and its alumni; assist in raising financial support for the Merrick School, identify professional recruiting, internship and mentorship opportunities; and provide curricular review. In addition the board supports the Merrick School Annual Fund and current campaign from among its members.