Name of the Organization: GovieRates (A W2 Group Company)
Industry: Accounting Technology | Government Contracting | SaaSHealth Technology
CEO/Founder: Jeff Wilson II
1) How has MTIP impacted your company or your ability to hire interns?
MTIP connected us with Aviral Gupta, a talented intern from the University of Maryland who brought strong technical and analytical skills to our team. Aviral supported product design, contributed to requirements documentation, and worked alongside our engineers to help shape user journeys and workflows. His involvement accelerated our early product roadmap, helped us validate technical feasibility, and gave us meaningful feedback from the lens of an emerging technologist. MTIP enabled us to not only gain valuable support but also build a talent pipeline from Maryland universities into our growing company.
2) What inspired the founder to start the company?
As both a CPA and a former government contractor, Jeff Wilson II saw too many small businesses fail to break into the federal market—not because they lacked capability, but because they didn’t understand or couldn’t afford the accounting systems needed for compliance. GovieRates was born from the belief that access to government contracts shouldn’t be reserved for large firms. The platform levels the playing field by offering affordable, easy-to-use tools for financial compliance and job costing, tailored specifically for small businesses.
3) What problem is the company solving, or what service or feature is the company providing?
GovieRates helps small government contractors become both compliant and profitable by automating complex accounting and indirect cost tracking. We integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks Online, offering features like job costing, indirect rate automation, labor tracking, and audit readiness. Our tools save time and reduce the cost of compliance, making it realistic for small teams to meet federal requirements and scale their operations confidently.
4) Can you share a major milestone or success that has had a significant impact on your company’s growth?
One of our most impactful milestones was becoming a member of the Prince George’s County Innovation Station Business Incubator and participating in the Trident American Dreams Fellowship. These programs gave us critical exposure, mentorship, and validation, helping us gain traction with over 50 small businesses connected to our system. We’ve also solidified partnerships with APEX Accelerators and SBDCs across the region to ensure more small firms gain access to training and tools that drive success in the federal market.
5) What is your company aiming to achieve in the next 5 to 10 years?
Our long-term goal is to democratize government contracting. We want to ensure that small, minority-owned, and under-resourced businesses can confidently enter and grow in the federal marketplace. Through GovieRates, we aim to equip thousands of firms across the country with the systems and knowledge they need to be both compliant and profitable. We envision a future where compliance is no longer a barrier to opportunity but a gateway to growth for the next generation of contractors.
6) What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a company in your industry?
Focus on solving real pain points. In industries like government contracting, compliance and accounting can feel like insurmountable obstacles. If you can make these processes easier, more accessible, and more affordable—especially for small businesses—you can make a major impact. Build relationships with the communities you serve, listen to their needs, and design solutions that meet them where they are.