Emily Pochter

Emily Pochter works with software and cybersecurity companies to navigate Virginia’s tech ecosystem to streamline growth and innovation. As Director of Tech and Cybersecurity at VEDP, she helps organizations navigate the Commonwealth’s technology and innovation ecosystem, identify strategic opportunities, and connect with the partners and resources needed to support expansion. Her work contributes to broader efforts to strengthen Virginia’s position as a leader for high-growth and tech-driven companies.

Connecting companies to a rapidly evolving tech ecosystem

Emily focuses on aligning companies with the assets that make Virginia competitive, from its deep talent pipeline to its growing network of research institutions and innovation district hubs. She brings a strong understanding of how collaboration across industry, academia, and government drives growth — helping companies tap into emerging opportunities in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and advanced computing. By fostering these connections, she supports companies looking to scale within a dynamic and fast-moving technology landscape.

“Virginia’s strength in software and cybersecurity comes from how closely connected our talent, research, and industry partners are. I help companies plug into that ecosystem to support their growth.”