Month: September 2025

 

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – September 23, 2025 –  growth[period] is honored to announce that its CEO, Courtney B. Spaeth, has been named a finalist in the 22nd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Mrs. Spaeth is a finalist in the prestigious category of Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide. As one of the most highly regarded international business awards programs, the Stevie Awards recognize outstanding professional achievements across industries and leadership roles.

“We are thrilled that Courtney has been recognized as a finalist in this year’s Stevie Awards,” said Josh Schiffman, Chairman of the Board of Directors at growth[period]. “Her strategic leadership, innovative mindset, and consistent commitment to excellence set the standard for our entire organization. This recognition is a testament to her impact and dedication to excellence in business development and advisory.”

The 22nd Annual Stevie Awards will celebrate the finalists and winners across a wide array of categories, highlighting women who have made remarkable contributions to business innovation, leadership, and growth. Winners will be announced at the gala event later this year.

About growth[period]

For more than 18 years, growth[period] has been a leader in management consulting, business development, and transaction advisory services, specializing in the federal marketplace. The firm assists growing and established companies with strategic guidance, technology transactions, market entry strategies, and partnering agreements. With offices in multiple regions worldwide, growth[period] continues to support clients across industries, offering actionable and experience-driven advice.

For more information about growth[period], please visit www.growthperiod.com. 

CONTACT:

Talia Frey
Phone: 703-556-0111
Email: info@growthprd.com

 

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – September 9, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced the appointment of Josh Schiffman as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Josh Schiffman is a veteran entrepreneur, product strategist, and technology leader with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of digital transformation. As the founder of Aureclar and a principal at Vitru Partners, Mr. Schiffman brings deep expertise in applying AI, advanced analytics, and data-driven systems to reshape how companies and their advisors make decisions and scale operations.

Mr. Schiffman has a unique ability to fuse cutting-edge technology with business acumen, transforming traditional consulting models into agile, intelligence-powered engagements. His work spans from executive decision enablement to the modernization of governance systems, helping some of the most important and interesting companies in the world move faster and smarter.

His career includes leadership roles at Deloitte, IBM, and WebMD, as well as decades of experience founding and mentoring startups at the intersection of enterprise software, data science, and automation. Whether driving strategic growth initiatives or building scalable platforms, he is known for delivering measurable impact and clarity amid complexity. Mr. Schiffman has a BBA in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and an MPH in Health Management and Policy from Emory University.

As Chairman of the Board of Directors at growth[period], Mr. Schiffman will advise leadership and clients on strategies for unlocking new pathways to growth, resilience, and competitive advantage.

About growth[period]
For more than 18 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy, and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by federal contractors and commercial businesses entering the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; navigate the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com.

 

CONTACT

Talia Frey

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com

 

 

Tyson’s Corner, Virginia – September 2, 2025 – growth[period], a provider of business development and transaction advisory services worldwide, today announced that Mirriam-Grace MacIntyre has joined the firm’s executive leadership team as Senior Partner, Global Geopolitical Risk Management. Based out of growth[period]’s Virginia office, she will advise clients on business growth, market expansion, and global risk management strategies.

“Mirriam-Grace brings exceptional expertise and perspective that will greatly benefit our clients as they navigate complex challenges and pursue new opportunities,” said Courtney B. Spaeth, CEO of growth[period]. “Her ability to anticipate risks and design forward-looking strategies will be invaluable to clients operating in an increasingly unpredictable world.”

Ms. MacIntyre is a distinguished national security leader with over two decades of experience in intelligence, counterintelligence, and global security operations. She most recently served as Executive Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), where she oversaw daily operations to safeguard the United States from foreign intelligence threats. From 2021–2023, she served on the National Security Council as Director for Counterintelligence, providing senior leadership on matters of counterintelligence policy and strategy.

Earlier roles include senior positions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), where she advanced NATO security initiatives and supported Operation Warp Speed, and eleven years as an intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) supporting counterterrorism and military operations. She is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program and holds a Master’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University, a Diplome Internationale from Sciences Po, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from The George Washington University.

About growth[period]
For more than 18 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, strategy, and transaction advisory services have focused on serving the principal challenges faced by federal contractors and commercial businesses entering the federal marketplace. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; navigate the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 50 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com.

 

CONTACT

Talia Frey

703 556 0111

info@growthprd.com