Dr. Karwanna D. Irving is a highly sought-after transformational speaker, 2 time author, and transformational business coach specializing in government contracting. With a mission to help six-figure entrepreneurs scale to 7 figures, she has revolutionized the way small businesses secure lucrative contracts with the local, state and federal government. Over the past three years, Dr. Irving has guided more than 6,000 business owners nationwide, helping them position themselves as trusted vendors for the largest buyer in the world—the U.S. government and a few collectively generate more than $32,000,000 in revenues and growing.

With over two decades of business expertise, Dr. Irving has mastered the art of leveraging government contracts to create generational wealth. Her impact in the small business community has earned her widespread recognition, including the prestigious 2024 Stevie Awards in Business and the 2025 Enterprising Woman Award. She has been featured in Success Magazine and was recently honored by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Bay Area Private Firms.

As the founder of a multi-seven-figure enterprise, Dr. Irving is passionate about educating and empowering entrepreneurs to build recession-proof businesses by tapping into government contracts. She is a dynamic force on stage, captivating audiences with her deep industry knowledge, powerful storytelling, and actionable strategies.

As a recipient of Inc. 5000 2025 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, Dr. Irving’s ultimate mission is to close the wealth gap by helping small business owners, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, access the billions of dollars in government spending available each year. Whether through her coaching programs, bestselling books, or high-impact speaking engagements, she continues to transform the way businesses secure government contracts, ensuring they scale, sustain, and thrive for generations to come.