Making the leap from government to industry—and sometimes back again—can be a complex journey. In this episode of Former Fed Friday, David Blackburn talks with Ratima Kataria, a seasoned growth leader who has navigated both …
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Sharon Heaton talks with M&A advisor and software expert Shaunna Balady – a woman who has completed over 100 transactions totaling over $20 billion in enterprise value across 5 continents. Shaunna also helped grow and …
In this episode, David Blackburn sits down with Lisa Wetzel, President & CEO of VIKINT, a woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business transforming government contracting with scalable digital solutions. Lisa shares insights on how VIKINT has …
Unlocking Growth in the $25 Billion Federal IT Solutions Market NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) represents a massive slice of the federal IT contracting pie, encompassing a broad range of technology services critical to …
SoKat is accelerating its mission to empower federal agencies through meaningful, measurable AI transformation. The company recently announced their strategy to support Federal Agencies with AI-Driven Coding to Boost Productivity through its new partnership with Windsurf, …
In this timely episode of The JR and Ali Show, JR Glass, President of GovCon Growth Solutions and Ali Steer, President of Steer Operational Solutions, welcome special guest Brian Hebbel, a former senior Acquisition Leader …
In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire talks with Alex Love, VP of Marketing and Communications at RIVA Solutions, about why marketing is a critical but often overlooked tool in government contracting. Alex shares …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform federal government operations—enhancing efficiency, streamlining processes, and delivering better citizen services. However, successful AI implementation hinges not on the algorithm alone but on the quality of the …
On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Mike Pereira sits down with Robert Leahy, a retired federal executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in IT strategy, modernization, and operations at major government agencies …
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in federal conversations—from executive orders and White House memos to pilot projects and procurement plans. But most AI in federal government isn’t fully deployed just yet. Why? Because meaningful implementation takes …
Listen in as David Blackburn talks with event director Scott Semple about VETS25. Hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), the conference takes place May 13-16, 2025, in Orlando and is the premier …
In this episode of Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, host Laura Bennett catches up with Shelley McGuire, Chief Strategy Officer at OrangeSlices AI and Owner of Shelley’s Events, to talk about the power of networking and …
