Featured Interviews

In this episode of Orange Slices, host David Blackburn sits down with Richard Jacik, Chief Digital Officer at Brillient, to discuss the reality of AI beyond the hype. With federal agencies racing to implement AI …

In this episode of Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, Laura Bennett talks with Mark Amtower – consultant, speaker, best-selling author, and host of Amtower Off Center – on the power of LinkedIn for career transitions, personal …

There are a number of things that flag for us when a company is growing with intent, #doingitright and succeeding along the way. Case in point? The news that IronArch had rebranded; added Seth Finkel …

In this episode of The Peel Podcast, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Patrick Rafferty of RaffertyWeiss Media—an award-winning producer/director with 25+ years in commercial, nonprofit, and government media. Patrick shares incredible behind-the-scenes moments with …

Navigating the switch from government to industry—and sometimes back—can be a complex journey. In this episode of Former Fed Friday, David Blackburn talks with Ratima Kataria, a seasoned leader who has navigated both worlds with …

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 …