Our Mission Statement

We specialize in helping private and public sector clients strengthen strategic communications and federal business development initiatives. We also specialize in tailored PR campaigns targeted towards funding.
Our knowledge and expertise provide end-to-end solutions to enable clients to navigate the complexities of securing Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
Our proven solutions guide clients to revamp, rebrand and maximize their growth potential.

Our Vision Statement

We seek to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors by helping technology providers deliver cutting-edge solutions to the government.

About Us

Our experts help to bridge the communications gap between technology solutions providers and the U.S. federal government. As experienced tech translators, we specialize in strategic messaging and branding for both the public and private sector.
In this digital age, our proven strategy helps drive successful collaboration between the public sector, private sector and academia.

Business Development

Our experts help build your brand identity and provide the tools you need to stand out in the highly competitive tech world and secure government contracts.

Corporate Strategy Development

We perform a 360 assessment of your firm’s resource allocation, organizational design, portfolio management and strategic tradeoffs. We help you figure out your “play” with the government and then develop a roadmap to reach your corporate goals.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Creating a unified vision, communications system and brand identity is essential for the long-term success of your merger. We stand up integration management, change management and functional integration to ensure all elements are synced.

Training

Our experts help to bridge the communications gap between technology solutions providers and the U.S. federal government. As an experienced tech translator, we specialize in strategic messaging and branding for both the public and private sector.

Messaging and Counter-Messaging

We develop and refine your message and then ensure that it is heard by your key stakeholders. We help promote positive PR stories and jump on negative PR stories to minimize any negative impact.

PR Development

With almost two decades of experience in the industry, we have the know-how to market your business and create important contacts across the government, particularly the DoD.

Draft Strategic Communications Plan

In the highly niche world of defense tech, knowing how to market the potential of your technology is essential. We help you direct your message to the key decision-makers in government.

Proposal Development/Editing

Let us handle the proposal editing so you can focus on the innovation and technology. We create clear and straightforward pitches about the most intricate technology so that non-technical audiences understand what you are offering in simple clear language.

Technical Writing

Our experts develop a breadth of communications materials, including marketing brochures, presentations, web and social media content and much more. Our products support you to communicate your tech seamlessly to potential investors and clients.

Event Management

We offer full-service event planning and execution, leveraging our expertise to create the ideal atmosphere for networking conferences, team building events or fundraisers. We engage attendees to foster connections and achieve your goals to elevate your brand awareness.

Translating Technical Know-How to the Client

Our experts guide you in translating technical jargon to help you better communicate your capabilities to potential clients.

Branding Workshops

Our full day or half day branding workshops combine strategy and creativity to help you create the foundation of your brand while gaining buy-in from internal key stakeholders.

AI/ML

AI/ML technology is on the forefront of innovation and the potential capabilities for it to serve warfighters are numerous. Training simulations, missions solutions and strategy planning are just a few examples of how your technology could help to serve DoD.

5G and Beyond 5G

5G and future generations are essential in the Department of Defense’s arsenal. As they continue to implement the advantages of 5G and beyond, we help our clients make their technology part of the process.

IoT

The Internet of Things has already redefined how we engage with everything in our environment. Our clients continue to push the limits of object connectivity, bringing the efficiency of the internet to the tools that warfighters need.

Smart Cities

Smart Cities offer the promise of responsive communities, streamlined services and better quality of life. We consult with innovators who realize the power of nuanced, real-time data to connect and support cities as they continue to grow.

Cloud Computing

The speed, adaptability and elasticity of cloud computing make it an essential service for warfighters to have access to. As the Department of Defense continues to adopt cloud computing, we can help make sure your technology is part of the process.

Data Analytics

Data collection is only as good as the ability to make sense of it. The Department of Defense relies on data analytics that help to break down complex inputs and provide clear solutions and our clients know how interpret data for an effective response.

Krystle Kaul

Founder and CEO

Krystle is a National Security expert with 20+ years of experience spearheading and supporting communications initiatives across agencies in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).
She is the Founder and CEO of Krystle Klear Communications, LLC focused on federal business development, mergers and acquisitions and strategic messaging. Additionally, she is a Head Facilitator for MIT's Executive programs.

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Prior to founding Krytle Klear, she served as the Director of Strategic Communications (GS-15) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
She has also served as a Senior Strategic Communications Advisor to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) under Koniag.
Additionally, she was hand selected to work on Project Salus with OSD and FEMA helping to combat COVID-19.
She also has Intelligence experience as the Strategic Communications Lead at the National Counterproliferation Center (NCPC) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
She has also worked for GDIT (supporting Air Force & NATO), Deloitte, Leidos, RAND, Chemonics, UN Women, Red Cross, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Skadden, Wilson Center, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and as a Congressional Intern for Representative Martin Meehan (D-MA) at the U.S. House of Representatives.
She holds an Active TS/SCI with a CI poly and Q clearance.
Her academic credentials include advanced degrees from Brown University and Johns Hopkins SAIS, and a B.A. from American University.
She speaks eight languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic, Dari Persian, and Italian.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystle-kaul/

John Marotti

Chief Information Officer

John Marotti supports all Information Technology at Krystle Klear Communications to ensure client's IT strategies, optimizations and modernization activities are effective.
He has served as an IT professional for over 10 years in various roles in industry and government. He has provided IT consulting to executive leadership across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security on IT strategies, optimizations, and modernization activities. He is a West Point graduate.

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His specialties include IT infrastructure, enterprise services, hybrid-cloud environments, and platform development. He excels at envisioning, planning, and delivering organizational change—encompassing techniques such as Agile, Scrum and Lean to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the customer.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmarotti/

Kaitlin Marotti

Director of Federal Business Development

Kaitlin is a process engineer and former Active-Duty Army Officer leveraging 10+ years in supply chain, procurement, and logistics operations. She is adept in developing and implementing roadmaps to meet sustainment requirements within the Government and Public Sector (GPS) and Intelligence Community (IC). She has a proven track record of building strong business relationships and streamlining operations by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues. Her consulting experience optimizes the procurement and lifecycle of specialty and unique equipment.

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Her specialties include inventory management, transportation optimization, logistics integration, and warehouse operations oversight. Management experience is supported by an MBA and an MS-SCM as well as an extensive background in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/SAP systems as well as Lean and Six Sigma formal training.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-marotti-571360226/

Keli Bell

Strategic Communications Specialist

Keli is a strategic communications specialist with 8+ years of experience in various industries such as advertising, automotive manufacturing, education, research and retail. She has an educational background in corporate communications with a Bachelor of Arts and Honours degree in Corporate Communication. She builds and designs communication decks and provides insightful research to suit client’s needs and execute their strategic communication vision.

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Her years of experience lies within branding, copywriting, designing, budget management, business, communication and project strategies, Corporate social investment and sponsorships, Crisis management, Event management, Internal and external campaigns, Research, Stakeholder and media liaison and Website management. In Addition to her role at KKC, she is the Assessor for the MIT Sloan MBA Executive course Interpersonal Communication: Strategies for Executives through GetSmarter.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keli-bell-08652282/

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