Nate Walton is the founder and principal of Sachem Strategies, a government relations firm based in Boston and Washington, DC. The firm’s client focus is early-stage ventures in the defense, energy, and financial services sectors.

In his role at Sachem, Nate has played a leading role as an advocate for businesses at the forefront of innovation. This has included organizing coalitions within Congress to advance research funding, address intellectual property threats, and reduce regulatory obstacles. Nate has also regularly partnered with congressional leaders, industry executives, and think tanks to design reform proposals that would better integrate innovative businesses into the military procurement system.

A New England native, Nate has been a champion for the region’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. He serves as Board Chair of the Blue Venture Forum, a nonprofit that connects and supports businesses in the maritime technology sector. He previously served a five-year gubernatorial appointment on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, which promotes business growth in the technology sector.

Nate holds a B.A. in political science from Bates College and a M.P.P. from Brown University.