Michael Puopolo
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Michael Puopolo is a Managing Director at Capitol Meridian, a private equity firm focused…
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Michael Puopolo shared thisTechnoMile and SIMS Software Combine to Accelerate Innovation across GovCon, Defense, and Public Sector Organizations, Backed by Capitol Meridian PartnersTechnoMile and SIMS Software Combine to Accelerate Innovation across GovCon, Defense, and Public Sector Organizations, Backed by Capitol Meridian Partners
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Michael Puopolo reposted thisExciting news for future physicians! 🎉. They are accepting applications for their inaugural class, with students beginning their educational journey on July 20, 2026. For additional information go to information@thevalleycom.org or to apply use this link: https://lnkd.in/enTQKD5n.Michael Puopolo reposted thisIt is with tremendous excitement that we share the news that The Valley COM has achieved pre-accreditation from the AOA-COCA. We are now recruiting our inaugural class, who will begin their educational journey on July 20, 2026. #aacomas #choosedo #osteopathic #AOA
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Michael Puopolo shared thisCapitol Meridian Partners & Stellex Capital Management to Acquire Beaufort, the Aerospace & Defense Survival Equipment Division of SurvitecCapitol Meridian Partners & Stellex Capital Management to Acquire Beaufort, the Aerospace & Defense Survival Equipment Division of Survitec
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Michael Puopolo reposted thisMichael Puopolo reposted thisWe are pleased to announce a majority investment in LAUNCH, which is CMP’s sixth portfolio company in our inaugural $900 million fund. We welcome the LAUNCH management team and look forward to supporting the Company's growth plans by strengthening LAUNCH’s customer value proposition; expanding into new markets and geographies; investing in technology; and providing follow-on capital. https://lnkd.in/e_KF-hiw
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Michael Puopolo reposted thisMichael Puopolo reposted thisTrump’s DOGE has Washington and Wall Street on edge. In this commentary published today in Evercore’s “State of the Market”, CMP co-founders Brooke Coburn and Adam Palmer make the case that because of Washington’s “dense regulations, inscrutable bureaucratic layers, [and] byzantine procurement processes”, there is a “tremendous and underappreciated market opportunity accessible to subject matter experts” such as CMP. They conclude: CMP “believes that within the larger government opportunity set, the national security sub-sector offers particularly compelling opportunities.” Thank you to our friends at Evercore for the opportunity to share our thoughts.
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Michael Puopolo reposted thisMichael Puopolo reposted thisThank you, Bloomberg and @DawnLim, for your coverage of PE’s growing role in the national security sector. https://lnkd.in/e47it2KpDC Firm Bets Private Equity Will Play Big Role Shaping US Defense TechnologyDC Firm Bets Private Equity Will Play Big Role Shaping US Defense Technology
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Michael Puopolo reposted thisMichael Puopolo reposted thisCMP welcomes Michael Puopolo, Gillian Dollard, and Curtis Uehlein to our growing firm. We’re building a team to find opportunity and create value in the gov/tech and national security/defense space. https://lnkd.in/ecfxm88C
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisElevate26 Keynote Announcement: Major General Dave Abba (Ret.) A career Air Force officer and former Director of the DoD Special Access Program Central Office, Maj. Gen. Abba brings firsthand experience from the highest levels of Pentagon acquisitions to the Elevate stage. He'll share a unique perspective on the current state of DoW acquisitions, and what it means for the future of defense contracting. 📍 Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner 🗺️ Tysons, Virginia 📅 October 22, 2026 Register for Elevate26 → https://lnkd.in/gHEBVpHY #TechnoMile x #GovCon x #DefenseAcquisitions x #FederalContracting x #NationalSecurity
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisBefore TechnoMile acquires or merges with any company, one question matters most: do customers love the product and the people who support it? When we considered merging TechnoMile with SIMS, the answer was clear. We read the NPS surveys and dug into the renewal data, and the picture was unmistakable: a customer base that had been choosing SIMS for 40 years and wasn't looking for a reason to leave. In an environment where regulatory and security requirements only get more stringent, that kind of trust doesn't happen by accident. After that, the capability fit was clear. TechnoMile helps government contractors and aerospace & defense organizations find, win, and manage government work. SIMS helps them secure the environments where that work gets done. For most defense businesses, these two sides of the business never lived on the same platform. Fail to manage the gap, and you're looking at regulatory review, fines, and in serious cases, debarment. We're building one connected system where defense and government contractors run their mission, and SIMS is an essential piece. I won't pretend the integration has been without challenges. Culture is always front and center. But the common thread among all employees is a genuine commitment to the mission – people who've sat in our customers' seats and understand what's actually at stake. Because there’s no substitute for real-world experience and AI needs context to be useful. That's why a commercial CLM with limited GovCon experience, or an AI-focused startup with no track record in our space, can't replicate what we bring to the table. Want to see this vision in action? Join us at Elevate26 on October 22 in Tysons, VA. (https://lnkd.in/eEQddZUS) TechnoMile #technomile #SIMS
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisYesterday, at our office in Carlsbad, California, we celebrated the retirement of Cathie Anderson, who has spent the past decade at the heart of our industrial security mission, first at SIMS Software and now as part of TechnoMile. Cathie joined SIMS in 2016 as Chief Administrative Officer, leading with discipline and purpose, and a deep commitment to supporting both employees and customers on their mission-critical objectives. Her leadership carried SIMS through to the merger with TechnoMile this past January. Congratulations on this well-earned next chapter, we wish you the very best! #TechnoMile x #SIMSSoftware
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisTwo worlds I know well. One company sitting right at the intersection of both. This week I joined TechnoMile as Chief People and AI Enablement Officer. My career has lived at the crossroads of GovCon and high-growth SaaS. TechnoMile builds software purpose-built for the companies delivering on the government mission, and they’re embedding AI across their platform to help those customers operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently. When I looked at this opportunity, it didn’t feel like a pivot. It felt like a convergence. The role itself signals something intentional. Chief People and AI Enablement Officer isn’t a title you see everywhere yet. It reflects a belief I’ve held for a while: AI transformation isn’t a tools rollout. It’s a people and behavior change mandate. Someone has to own it at the executive level, and if you know me, you know how strongly I feel that the HR leader is the best person for the job! The growth story is what sealed it. TechnoMile is backed by Capitol Meridian Partners with a clear strategy for both organic growth and inorganic expansion, having just combined with SIMS Software. I’ve scaled people functions through M&A before. I know what it takes to integrate culture, systems, and teams without losing momentum. That’s not a challenge I shy away from. To Jake Elgart, Ashish K., Grahm Hawkes, Mark Gruzin, and Michael Puopolo: thank you for a great interview experience, for the opportunity, and most of all for your candor throughout the process. That’s not something every Executive team and Board brings to the table, and it mattered. To the TechnoMile and SIMS Software team: thank you for the warm welcome. For those I’ve already had the chance to meet with, I’m grateful for your time and I’m looking forward to what we build together. There’s a lot to build. I’m here for it. LFG!! 🔥 Oh, and we are hiring, with much more to come!! 🙃 https://lnkd.in/eZ-4zydD
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Michael Puopolo liked thisDavid Brown Defence has agreed to be acquired by RENK Group — a fantastic outcome for a business with a truly world-class engineering heritage. None of this happens without the DBD management team. Their focus and commitment built a business capable of attracting a strong partner in RENK. Congratulations to Norman Bone, David Armitt, Mike Helme and the whole team. https://lnkd.in/eiqDj6ueMichael Puopolo liked thisToday, RENK Group signed an agreement to acquire David Brown Defence, a UK-based specialist in high-precision gearboxes for marine and defense applications. A team that has spent over a century mastering the engineering that defines modern naval power. This is a pivotal moment for RENK. David Brown’s presence in key markets within the naval and land defense industries strengthens our position and complements RENK’s portfolio in critical areas. We are building the company to be a leader where it matters most and ultimately to best serve the supply capabilities and security of our soldiers and their allies. What makes this acquisition particularly compelling is the combination of exceptional people, proven expertise and strategic relevance. The team in Huddersfield has built a remarkable reputation over decades through engineering excellence, reliability and close customer partnerships. We have great respect for what they have achieved, and we see tremendous potential in what we can accomplish together. This transaction also reflects our commitment to disciplined, long-term value creation. By combining RENK’s global platform with David Brown Defence’s capabilities and access to key naval programs, we are strengthening our position in attractive growth markets while creating a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation in the years ahead. I look forward to welcoming the team in Huddersfield to the RENK family. We power freedom.
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisWinning is only the beginning... The U.S. Air Force has proposed a $267.7B FY27 budget request and the priorities inside it should have every defense contractor paying close attention. From hypersonics to autonomous systems, the modernization agenda is clear: 🚀 $2.7B for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) semi-autonomous systems designed to fly alongside crewed fighters and complicate adversary targeting ✈️ $7.4B for 38 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and nearly $1.7B to modernize the bomber fleet 🎯 $346M for hypersonic weapons programs including the AGM-183A ARRW and the new Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) 🔬 A 50% increase in R&D funding to accelerate next-generation aircraft, space architectures, and AI-enabled command and control 📈 A 25% year-over-year increase representing a generational shift in Air Force investment For defense contractors, budgets like this create opportunity at every stage; not just at award. TechnoMile supports the full contract lifecycle: 🔍 PRE-AWARD: Track budget priorities, monitor early-stage opportunities, and build your pipeline before the RFP hits the street. When billions are moving into hypersonics and autonomy, knowing where to focus, and when, is a competitive advantage. 📋 AWARD & TRANSITION: Streamline contract intake, manage compliance requirements, and get your team aligned from day one. A fast, clean transition sets the tone for everything that follows. 📊 POST-AWARD: Manage contract performance, track deliverables, handle modifications, and stay audit-ready across your entire portfolio. As the Air Force accelerates modernization, the contracts are getting larger and more complex. Your contract management needs to keep pace. The companies that win in this environment aren't just the best at capturing new business. They're the ones who can execute flawlessly, grow their positions, and turn every contract into the next one. Whether you're looking to sharpen your competitive edge, reduce risk across your portfolio, or simply explore what's possible. Drop a comment or send me a message. Happy to connect! #DefenseContracting #GovCon #AirForce #FY27Budget #ContractManagement #BusinessDevelopment #Hypersonics #AutonomousSystems #TechnoMile #DefenseTech
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Michael Puopolo liked thisWe are accelerating our growth at TechnoMile and expanding our revenue organization. I am looking for a pathfinder, Senior Federal Enterprise AE to lead our product expansion throughout national security, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The right candidate will bring a history of multi-million-dollar deal closures in mission technology and deep expertise in federal acquisition. If you know someone who fits that profile, please reach out to Sarah MacDonald or DM me directly.Michael Puopolo liked thisTechnoMile is growing our Sales Team. We are looking for a Senior Federal Enterprise Account Executive to lead product expansion across national security, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The right candidate brings: - 12+ years of federal enterprise or mission technology sales, with proven multi-million-dollar deal closures - Deep knowledge of federal acquisition, contracting vehicles, and procurement strategy across DoD, IC, DHS, and civilian environments Secret clearance preferred. U.S. citizenship required. Apply or DM to learn more. Jared Cameron Scott Persky Kyle Boswell
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisSix months into our merger with SIMS, one thing has mattered more than the product fit, the roadmap, or the go-to-market plan. Culture. Bringing together two organizations, one with 40 years of brand equity and deeply embedded ways of working, takes intention. It's not something you leave to chance. It's something we've been investing in deliberately since day one – aligning people, process, and priorities so we build one team, not two teams sharing a logo. On that note, I'm excited that Sarika Lamont joined TechnoMile this week as our first Chief People and AI Enablement Officer. She brings more than 20 years of experience building people strategy across both the technology and government contracting sectors, and she'll lead HR, talent management, and AI transformation here. We're also growing. In Tysons, VA and in Carlsbad, CA, we now have two hubs supporting our combined team, and we're hiring across multiple roles and locations to keep pace with our growing customer base. We're building the AI-native operating system for government contractors and aerospace and defense organizations, connecting growth, contracts, compliance, and industrial security across the full contract lifecycle. Whether that's engineering the product, growing our customers, or running the business behind it, we're hiring for the next chapter. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ef_frhWN TechnoMile
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Michael Puopolo liked thisMichael Puopolo liked thisCapitol Meridian Partners (CMP) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Westway Enterprises, the nation's leading independent provider of classified SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) infrastructure. The investment will accelerate Westway's expansion of ICD-705-accredited workspace, broadening access to classified facilities for commercial innovators and non-traditional defense contractors — advancing innovation and capacity across the national security missions Westway supports. "Secure infrastructure has become one of the most constrained and most strategic assets in national security," said Robert J. Miller III, Chief Executive Officer of Westway. "With Capitol Meridian's deep infrastructure experience and world-class team behind us, we can invest ahead of demand and extend our footprint to where the mission lives." "Westway has built something the national security community urgently needs — accredited, mission-ready infrastructure delivered with the highest levels of security, at speed and scale," said Brooke Coburn, Co-Founder of Capitol Meridian. "Accredited secure infrastructure is emerging as a vital new asset class supporting the important work of the defense industrial base (DIB), and Robert and his team have built the platform to lead it. We're excited to partner with them to expand this critical infrastructure across the country's most strategic markets." In connection with the transaction, Tiffanny Gates — a Capitol Meridian Operating Partner and former President and CEO of Novetta — has been named Chair of Westway's Board of Directors. https://lnkd.in/egan2kKcCapitol Meridian Partners Acquires Westway Enterprises, a National Security Infrastructure PlatformCapitol Meridian Partners Acquires Westway Enterprises, a National Security Infrastructure Platform
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