Ian Elsenbach

Ian Elsenbach currently serves the NSBA Director of Leadership Council, responsible for overseeing the most active members of NSBA and building member relations.

Prior to NSBA, Ian staffed and consulted on over a dozen local, state, and federal campaigns for public office. Ian also activated grassroots and grasstops coalitions on behalf of businesses, nonprofits, and trade associations, including the Portland Business Alliance and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Ian earned his B.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Global Economics from American University.

Small-Business Technology Advocacy Priorities

SBTC works on small-business technology issues, with a major focus on federal innovation programs, SBIR/STTR, small-business contracting, data privacy regulations, and patent reform.

SBIR/STTR

Advocating for the long-term stability and strength of federal small-business innovation programs.

Federal Innovation Programs

Supporting policies that help small businesses participate in federal research, development, and commercialization opportunities.

Small-Business Contracting

Promoting fair access and competition for small businesses in the federal marketplace.

Data Privacy Regulations

Addressing complex and burdensome privacy requirements that affect small businesses.

Patent Reform

Advocating on patent-related issues that impact small-business technology companies.