Kyle McGowan

About Kyle McGowan

Investor and founding partner of Ascendant Strategic Partners, a consulting firm…

Experience

1. Founding Partner

   Ascendant Strategic Partners

   Aug 2020 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Ascendant Strategic Partners is a consulting firm specializing in government funding, policy strategy, and market growth in the public health and healthcare sectors. We help organizations navigate federal and state funding, anticipate policy shifts, and develop strategies to mitigate risk and seize emerging opportunities. In an era of disruption and regulatory uncertainty, our team—comprising former federal executives, policymakers, and industry leaders—brings decades of experience in shaping public policy and market strategy. But we don’t just advise—we invest. As active investors in health sector startups, we put our own capital behind the innovations and business models we believe in. This firsthand experience gives us a deep understanding of the challenges investors face, allowing us to provide sharper insights, more actionable strategies, and a level of commitment that goes beyond consulting. Whether you\'re securing government contracts, expanding into new markets, or assessing investment risks, we turn policy intelligence into business success.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts

Skills

• Public Relations
• Coalitions
• Political Science
• Fundraising
• Public Policy
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Public Affairs
• Political Consulting
• Legislation
• Grassroots Organizing
• Press Releases
• Legislative Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Grassroots
• State Government
• Political Communication
• Politics
• Political Campaigns
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing