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Lily Bengfort

Partner at Blu Ventures

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Overview

Work Experience

  • Councilor

    2017 - Current

  • Partner

    2021

  • 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.

  • 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.

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