govmates NextGen: Recent Episodes
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govmates NextGen is a podcast where we will explore industry hot topics, and innovative, collaborative solutions for govcon challenges.
Join me for a discussion with Cy Alba Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC as we get deep with IP and Data Rights - what do they mean, what can you do, and what do you need to know?
So you've joined govmates (You have joined, right? if not - go here 👉🏽 https://govmates.com/membership )but now what? Let me tell you a little about how you can get the most out of your govmates membership in 2024.
Join Meg and Tom Marlow from Dark Wolf Solutions for a discussion on Government Security and the Valley of Death. Get your pen ready, it is note-taking time!
This week, Meg is joined by Albert Darlington from BOOST LLC to talk about all things in the HR & Recruiting world when it comes to GovCon Growth. Visit www.boostllc.net to connect with Albert and the BOOST SMEs for your GovCon Growth Needs.
Join Meg for a discussion with Courtney Fairchild of Global Services Inc to discuss the importance of preparing for bid season alongside ways in which you can avoid the costly effects of Shiny Object Syndrome in procurement. Visit Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalservices
Meg is joined by AXIM Fringe Solutions' Jim Campbell to get the real news on what government contractors need to know about their benefit structure.
Today Meg is joined by Aubrey Gainfort, Contracting Officer and Podcast host for Breaking the Standard. Tune in as we discuss insight from both sides of the GovCon Landscape.
We're back with season THREE of govmates Next Gen and we can't wait to bring you the episodes we have planned this season. This is a quick kickoff to help you start your FY24 off in a strong, focused way. Episode suggestions: meg@govmates.com
Want to know where govmates is headed? https://govmates.com/collaborate
General questions for the govmates team: matchmaker@govmates.com
In this episode, Meg rounds up the advice shared in season 2 of govmates Next Gen! You can go back and listen to any of the episodes from this season featured on today's episode.
We'll see you again this summer!
In this episode, Meg hits you with four ways to bolster your LinkedIn Presence for your personal and company brands.
On this episode Meg sits down with Katie Bilek, Co-Founder of govmates and recovering investment banker to discuss access to capital in our current GovCon landscape. Connect with Katie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bilek-161612a/
Email govmates: matchmaker@govmates.com
This week Meg gets to sit down with Michael Liou from Chooch to talk about their technology, innovation, and the state of the industry from an AI perspective.
Visit Chooch: https://www.chooch.com/
In this episode, Meg brings you a bowl of govmates alphabet soup to help you better entrench yourself in the acronym language used within the govmates ecosystem. She also lays down the travel schedule for the next 6 months to hopefully help you better plan your conference travel this year.
OTA Website: www.govmates.com/ota TReX Website: www.trexii.org OTA Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-procurement-opportunities/id1602741282?i=1000560413824 OTA Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mitigating-risk-ota-style/id1602741282?i=1000586060757 Alphabet Soup on GovCon Untethered: https://govconuntethered.libsyn.com/alphabet-soup-govcon-acronyms
This episode features Bill Will from Accrete AI in a Tech Talk discussion about AI, their recent Argus win, and innovation for dual-use technologies.
Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billwall/ Visit Accrete AI on their website https://www.Accrete.ai
In this episode, Meg is revisiting a conversation with former coworker Lindsay Moore, BOOST's Director of HR and Recruiting Services, to discuss onboarding practices that are repeatable and help to encourage retention of those hard-to-find new hires that you hope to keep!
Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-moore-ms-phr-shrm-cp-ccp-0797b43/
In this episode, Meg is joined by Mike Atkinson and Marty Ryan from Advanced Technology International (ATI). In this discussion we talk about Risk Mitigation for small businesses and non-traditionals, the benefits of OTA consortia, how to get involved with your available resources, and more.
Resources for this episode include:
ATI's Website: https://www.ati.org
ATI's Collaboration Page: https://www.ati.org/collaboration
govmates' OTA Page: https://www.govamtes.com/ota
Season 1 OTA Episode: Alternate Procurement Opportunities
In this solo episode, Meg shares a definition and some thoughts on how small businesses can prepare for and combat the ever-present "valley of death" in the innovation space.
In this solo episode, Meg shares a definition and some thoughts on how small businesses can prepare for and combat the ever-present "valley of death" in the innovation space.
In this episode, Meg is joined by Shane Prosser, Co-Founder of GovBrew, to discuss how the government and the GovCon industry are consuming media.
Get GovBrew: https://lnkd.in/d43VXBqV
In this episode, Meg is joined by Shane Prosser, Co-Founder of GovBrew, to discuss how the government and the GovCon industry are consuming media.
Get GovBrew: https://lnkd.in/d43VXBqV
In this episode Meg is joined by Tan Wilson, President of Entellect, LLC to discuss the ins and outs of past performance.
Connect with Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanwilsonpmp/
The New Successful Large Account Management: Maintaining and Growing Your Most Important Assets -- Your Customers https://a.co/gp4nRX0
In this episode Meg is joined by Tan Wilson, President of Entellect, LLC to discuss the ins and outs of past performance.
Connect with Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanwilsonpmp/
The New Successful Large Account Management: Maintaining and Growing Your Most Important Assets -- Your Customers https://a.co/gp4nRX0
This week Meg is joined by Conference Guru, Chelsea Meggitt, to discuss best practices for getting the most out of your conference attendance this season!
Connect with Chelsea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseameggitt
This week Meg is joined by Conference Guru, Chelsea Meggitt, to discuss best practices for getting the most out of your conference attendance this season!
Connect with Chelsea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseameggitt
Welcome to Season Two of govmates Next Gen! In this episode we're doing a little back-to-business housekeeping and providing you with some answers to the question of 'Why is working in GovCon so hard!?'
Today we're bringing you a compilation of this season's final thoughts from each episode! Thank you for being here for our first season and we look forward to seeing you again in September.
For more information on each of our featured guests please visit their specific episodes' show notes.
This week Meg is joined by Contracting Officer Abby Schultz to discuss the dos and don'ts of building business relationships with COs, how to best reach a CO for questions, and ways to help put your proposal ahead. Hint It's all in the requirements.
Connect with Abby here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyschultz/
Connect with Meg here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-kerns/
In this episode Meg is joined by part of the Graphene Composites team to discuss their innovative solutions surrounding nanotechnology engineering.
Visit the GC team: https://graphenecomposites.com/about/
In this episode Meg walks you through the landscape of OTs, SBIRs and STTRs and what they could mean for your small or non-traditional business.
For more information regarding consortiums please reach out to ati@govmates.com
In this episodes, Meg is joined by Frank Sturek, President as SkyePoint Decisions to talk all things growth, IT Modernization, and beyond!
Visit the SkyePoint page here: https://www.skyepoint.com
On this episode, Meg is joined by Atossa Alavi of Immobileyes to discuss the innovation solutions surrounding light technology.
Visit Immobileyes: www.immobileyes.com
Find Atossa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atossa-alavi-95633016/
In this episode, Meg is joined by Samantha Snapes Co-Founder of re:3d to discuss trash to treasure and how their 3D-Printing technology is changing the landscape for both the workforce and sustainability.
Visit re:3D Online: https://re3d.org/
In this episode, Meg is joined by Gregory Reed of Siradel to discuss SmartCity Technology and the advancements that Siradel is making in the space.
SmarServices Page: https://smartidf.services/fr
On this episode, Meg sits down with the VP of Marketing for Trenton Systems to learn a little more about the solutions they're providing to the industry.
Connect with Yazz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazzk/
Follow Trenton Systems here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trenton-systems/
Follow govmates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/govmates
In this episode Meg is joined by Stephanie Alexander, Co-Founder of govmates and John Cofrancesco VP of BD for Fortress Information Security as they discuss How to Win RFP Responses re: Supply Chain Requirements. View the video replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z62qLEX8jA
In this short but sweet episode Meg touches on the importance of teaming alongside the concept of ghosting in govcon.
In this episode, Meg sits down with Brent from Orthoforge to discuss the innovative technology they're developing in the med-tech space.
In this episode, Meg is joined by govmates Co-Founders Katie Bilek and Stephanie Alexander to discuss all things meant when we say "NextGen" and avoiding the Valley of Death.
Welcome to a new GovCon Podcast that dives into all things innovation and collaboration in the federal space.