Achieve Critical Business Goals Through Effective Government Engagement

We’ll help you deliver landmark changes in law and policy, remove regulatory obstacles to success, and open new markets worldwide by defining and accomplishing advocacy goals.

 

Eastport Strategies is Your Trusted Advisor.

 
 

“I have traveled all over the world with Jonas as we extended Hilton’s portfolio of hotels to over 100 countries.  I could count on him to be an effective advocate for Hilton in any situation.”

Chris Nassetta

President and CEO, Hilton


“We are a digital company operating in the cleantech space and headquartered in the EU. Gaining access to US markets was always a crucial component of our international expansion plan. Fortunately we commissioned Eastport Strategies early on in our growth cycle. Jonas proved instrumental in our efforts to design and execute a robust market entry strategy, based on a detailed understanding of relevant legislative considerations, warm introductions to sizeable commercial opportunities and an array of invaluable contacts across our target segments.”

Michael Pinto

CEO and Co-Founder at Cleanwatts


“Jonas is one of those rare people who is equally effective inside and outside of government.  He applies deep experience in both worlds to every situation.”

Katie Beirne Fallon

Executive Vice President Communications, Public Affairs & Policy at Fidelity Investments


“We are an international investment firm investing in some of the top global digital companies from the Nordics, Baltics and Central Europe. Many of our portfolio companies rapidly grow and expand to the US. The insights, network and guidance Jonas provides to Tera Ventures and its portfolio companies is invaluable in contextualizing and connecting to strategic partners and investors in the US and globally. Jonas has an amazing network and global reach as well as a clear view of the dynamics affecting many relevant industry sectors. We are delighted to have his assistance and support.”

James McDougall

Founding Partner, Tera Ventures

 
 
 
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Navigate complex business terrain and regulatory processes to propel a trajectory of growth.

 
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Consult experts with a track record of success advising companies during periods of rapid growth and change.

 
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Build visibility and level of effectiveness with government audiences and other key stakeholders.

 
 
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Jonas Neihardt

Principal, Eastport Strategies

 
 

Expertise

Bringing to the table deep governmental experience gained from working in the White House Budget Office during two Presidential Administrations as well as leading the Washington DC teams of iconic companies Qualcomm and Hilton.

 

 
 
 

Energy Policy

  • Prepared energy management software client for US market entry and assisted with navigation of federal and state regulations and incentives for deployment of innovative energy management systems.

  • Advised clients on US federal as well as state and local regulatory processes and structure of energy incentives.

 
 

Hospitality & Tourism

  • Led coalition opposing changes to the taxation of hotel loyalty programs.

  • Led successful campaign for legislation to permit restructuring of $13 billion hotel real estate portfolio..

 
 

Technology Policy

  • Led successful advocacy campaign for federal legislation to clear electromagnetic spectrum of incumbent TV broadcasters to allow delivery of new broadband wireless services.

  • Successfully advocated for standardization of Qualcomm’s broadband technology to open new markets and ensure worldwide distribution.

  • Secured federal mandate requiring all US cellphones to carry position location technology for 911 emergency calls.

Recent Projects and Affiliations

 

Hospitality

Energy

Venture Capital

AI

Private Equity

Hospitality Energy Venture Capital AI Private Equity

  • Advisor to a leading global hospitality company

  • Co-Founder of biomass waste to fuel refining company

  • Advisor to next-generation Lithium battery innovation company

  • Partner in a Venture Capital Fund focused on energy projects in Greece

  • Advisor to next-generation global positioning system innovation company

  • Advisor to global Artificial Intelligence firm using AI to monitor progress on major construction projects

  • Advisor to multinational Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

 

info@eastportstrategies.com
+1 (571) 314-6539

Eastport Strategies, LLC
1700 H Street, NW / Ste #8
Washington, D.C. 20006-4689

 

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