About Bayou River Strategies
Bayou River Strategies is a consulting practice specializing in providing strategic advisory services to organizations looking to leverage federal resources for economic development. Led by Matt Stevens, a seasoned Senior Executive Service (SES) leader with 15 years of experience, the firm is dedicated to advancing innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship across the U.S. economy.
Bayou River Strategies differentiates itself by combining federal executive insight with operational execution, enabling clients to translate complex federal frameworks into actionable strategies that deliver measurable impact. The firm's focus extends to strengthening IT and customer experience strategies within federal contracting, delivering expert testimony on federal grants and contracts, and offering fractional executive leadership for innovation and capital formation initiatives.
Matt Stevens
Founder & Senior Executive
Matt Stevens is a seasoned Senior Executive Service (SES) leader with a proven track record of driving innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship across the U.S. economy. With 15 years of experience, he is dedicated to helping organizations navigate federal resources for economic development and achieve measurable impact.