Meet Emma Przybyslawski | Technology Advocate for Defense

We had the good fortune of connecting with Emma Przybyslawski and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Emma, what do you attribute your success to?
100% of my success is because of the people I have been fortunate enough to surround myself with. From colleagues to family, I have an incredible network that I lean into for support, constructive criticism, deeply examining losses, and – perhaps the best part – celebrating wins! These people come from all walks of life, with different professional and personal backgrounds. Because of this, I am certain the success of my brand is owed to them. I am able to learn lessons quickly through diversity of thought and experience, and bring better, more creative ideas to my clients. This makes me more valuable to them and elevates my brand.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I come from an Air Force background. From following my dad’s career around my whole childhood to commissioning as an officer myself, serving our country is in my DNA. So, when I separated from the Air Force, it was natural for me to parlay my experience into how I could best continue that service from “the outside.” The government, and military in particular, is at a crossroads of needing to incorporate innovative technologies to remain globally dominant. My lot in life is to know the government space as well as possible so that I can help inform that strategy and ensure the very best ideas are incubated and eventually realized. I have spent years researching and experimenting with how I can be most valuable to my friends and brothers-in-arms still serving in the military. And guess what? It’s really difficult, nor will this experimentation ever really be over. I have stumbled – a lot – but always been picked back up by those around me and found a way to drag myself back to the drawing board. Stamina and perseverance are the names of the game. That said, the greatest lesson I’ve learned is that bravery underpins everything. Feigning confidence and taking a leap separates the great from the good. Finally, I am most excited about the very bright future of my business. Our small team has been formulated of the very best talent on the marketplace and because we are a small business, are afforded the opportunity to couple that with agility. This makes us able to do more for our clients in a space that is normally heavily constrained.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
This is probably my most favorite question – I love showcasing Denver to all the visitors I host. I live in the LoHi area, so being able to walk the hood and hit all the great places nearby is the best part of Denver to me. To start, let’s talk breakfast. Snooze, Mercantile, Rosenberg’s Bagels, The Bindery, ProsperOats, OneFold – all provide a different vibe and part of town depending on what the day has in store. Lunch is usually on the go, someplace quick so we can get through it and set our sights on happy hour and dinner. During the day, I like to do a lot of walkabouts in different neighborhoods. Since I assume the weather would be beautiful, I would recommend walks at Sloan’s Lake, around LoHi, the Highlands, the Highline Canal, or downtown near Union Station. Obviously, Denver is nestled in the perfect spot for outdoor mountain adventures. I love mountain biking in Boulder, or near Evergreen. A quick jaunt down to Miller Park in Castle Rock or the Incline in Colorado Springs for the stairs workout are a must with all the eating and drinking we are doing this week. Alternatively, the Milk Market or Gaylord Street are favorite spots to go hang out for coffee, snacks and work. Happy Hour, dinner and late night cocktails are my jam, and the top list of places would include: Lady Jane, Quality Italian, Narrative, El Five, Uncle, Dio Mio, Hop Alley, Cooper Lounge, Perdida, Bar Dough, Senor Bear, Highland Tap & Burger, ChoLon. Rioja, D Bar and Occidental.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Honestly, there isn’t enough room for me to give all of the shoutouts necessary. That said, I have to start with my family. My husband Chris is the most supportive person in the world. He deals with the day-to-day obsessions I have of building a successful business – the good, the bad and the really ugly. I will never be able to repay him. The rest of the gang – Mom, Dad, Ally, Tim, Siobain, James, Michael and Molly…and all the dogs – are the foundation that not only inspired me to build something great, but also get me through the valleys that inevitably are part of the journey. The rest of my hype squad, to include the amazing friends and colleagues in my corner, have also left their fingerprints all over my business whether they know it or not. Finally, I would be remiss without shouting out to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Having gone through the experiences I did there as one of just a few women forever shaped me to relentlessly pursue excellence in the face of adversity, and do it with integrity which both relate directly to my success. Serving continues to be an honor.

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