Best ELC Podcasts (2026)

This is a special episode, highlighting a session from ELC Annual 2025! OpenAI evolved from a pure research lab into the fastest-growing product in history, scaling from 100 million to 700 million weekly users in record time. In this episode, we deconstruct the organizational design choices and cultural bets that enabled this unprecedented velocity…

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2025: Year in Review 12:47

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This episode reviews the standout moments in government innovation and leadership from 2025. Key themes include the humanization of technology, the evolution of government contact centers, reimagined leadership in a hybrid world, the integration of AI in procurement, and the future of value creation through digital networks. Discussions highlight t…

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The AI Distribution Shift, Navigating PMF Collapse & Building AI-Native EPD Systems w/ Brian Balfour #242 46:04

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In this episode, Brian Balfour (Founder & CEO @ Reforge) deconstructs the two core, interconnected challenges leaders face in the AI age: deciding what to build and evolving the Engineering, Product, Design workflow to deliver it. We cover why you should avoid “the local maxima trap” and siphon off "skunkworks" teams to take high-risk, AI-native be…

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What are you eating next year? - Ps Phil Parkes - 21st December 26:28

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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ICYMI: Cybersecurity Summit, Keynote Fireside Chat 40:12

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Keynote event featuring Dustin Goetz, Acting Chief Information Officer for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event covers crucial topics such as modernization strategies, asset inventory, data standardization, and cybersecurity integration. Goetz emphasizes the importance of seamless cybersecurity integration, automating tier on…

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How Atlassian built Rovo in 6 months: systematizing developer joy, autonomy/ownership, productivity champions & reducing ship time w/ Rajeev Rajan #240 46:37

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Rajeev Rajan (CTO @ Atlassian) shares the leadership playbook he used to transform Atlassian’s engineering culture, and how that cultural foundation directly powered the build and launch of Rovo (Atlassian’s new AI powered app). We cover how they reduced ship time from 120 days to zero, why “developer joy” is the metric that matters, and how to cre…

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Understanding Mutual Funds vs ETFs & AI Bubble Thoughts 23:19

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In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason delve into the differences between mutual funds and ETFs, discussing their management styles, costs, and performance. https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ They emphasize the advantages of low-cost index funds over actively managed mutual funds, highlighting the long-term underperformance of the latter. …

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The Hidden Costs of Dave Ramsey's Investment Network 15:02

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In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason explore the implications of following Dave Ramsey's investment advice, particularly focusing on the mystery shopping experience with his advisor network. https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ They discuss the drawbacks of load mutual funds, the impact of high fees on investment returns, and alternative s…

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EP147 Best of 2025: The Year RESNET® Hit Another Gear (December 2025) 21:03

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In this special "Best of RESTALK 2025" episode, host Bill Spohn looks back at the ideas and conversations that defined the year across the RESNET® ecosystem. Rather than a simple highlight reel, this episode weaves four major themes that kept surfacing—from sweeping QA modernization efforts to the market forces accelerating HERS adoption to the eme…

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The Greatest Gift - Ps Phil Parkes - Christmas Family Service 2025 23:25

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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ICYMI: CFO's Role in Delivering Value Through Customer Experience 1:36:11

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An amazing panel discussion from a recent ACT-IAC CX SUMMIT, focuses on the synergy between financial management and service delivery. Moderated by Steven Boberski, with experts Clarence Crawford, Thomas Coleman, and Sarah Cunningham. They explore the role of CFOs in enhancing customer experience, strategic advising, and leveraging technology, like…

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Wealth Strategy - The Hidden Costs of Wall Street - Episode 5 of 5 13:04

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https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason discuss the complexities of investment strategies, focusing on how to avoid the pitfalls of fee extraction in the financial industry. They outline five key principles for successful investing, emphasizing the importance of low costs, market ownership, and maintaining…

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Wealth Strategy - The Hidden Costs of Wall Street - Episode 4 of 5 11:51

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https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason delve into the complexities and hidden costs associated with annuities, a financial product often marketed as a safe investment for retirement. They discuss the various types of annuities, the high commissions earned by agents, and the significant fees that can erode…

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Wealth Strategy - The Hidden Costs of Wall Street - Episode 3 of 5 20:32

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https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason dissect the allure of exclusive investment opportunities often marketed to retail investors, such as private equity, hedge funds, and structured products. They explore the inherent risks and high fees associated with these investments, emphasizing that while they may…

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Wealth Strategy - The Hidden Costs of Wall Street - Episode 2 of 5 16:00

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https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ In this episode of the Wealth Strategy Podcast, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason discuss the hidden costs of financial advisory fees, particularly the impact of the seemingly small 1% fee that can significantly erode wealth over time. They emphasize the importance of understanding the value that financial advisors provid…

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Wealth Strategy - The Hidden Costs of Wall Street - Episode 1 of 5 18:18

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In this episode of the Wealth Strategy Podcast, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason delve into the hidden fees within the investment industry, particularly focusing on Wall Street's fee extraction machine. https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ They discuss the staggering amount of money—$500 billion annually—that is extracted from American households through va…

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From developer to builder/system designer, managing AI agents like team members & monday.com’s evolving R&D playbook w/ Daniel Lereya #239 47:39

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In this episode, Daniel Lereya (Chief Product and Technology Officer @ Monday.com) shares how they are evolving their engineering roles from developers to builders & system designers, where the lines between product, engineering, and design are intentionally blurred, and developers manage AI Agents as team members, tackling an ever-expanding list o…

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ICYMI: The Future of AI Powered Digital Services 23:36

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Angy Peterson explore the transformation of customer experience, with highlights from a recent ACT-IAC CX Summit event. Angy Peterson, VP of the Experience Group at Granicus, shares her journey from newspaper design to helping government agencies build digital-first services. She delves into the potential of AI in government services, reflecting on…

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Beyond Replication: Building Non-Human Intelligence Through Physical AI w/ Jaime Lien & Rashi Agrawal #238 24:19

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This is a special episode, highlighting a session from ELC Annual 2025! The true promise of AI isn’t in replicating human intelligence. It’s in developing entirely new forms of non-human intelligence that perceive and understand the world in fundamentally different ways. Jamie Lien (Co-Founder and Chief Scientist @ Archetype AI) and Rashi Agarwal (…

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ArcVest White Paper Deep Dive - How to Build Portfolios 56:03

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The firm: arcvest.com The white paper: https://arcvest.com/white-paper In this conversation, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason discuss their recently released white paper on portfolio management and investing. They explore the differences between passive and active investing, the importance of equities, and the traditional 60-40 portfolio model. They a…

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Building The Skills-Based Organization: A Data-Driven Approach 39:25

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Learn what it takes to build a skills-based organization, why valid people data matters, and how L&D can lead this transformation in today’s evolving workplace.By Connie Malamed: Helps people build stand-out careers in learning design.

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One Word in Season - Power of One Part 4 - Emma Parkes 27:37

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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Navigating Federal Tech: Scrum Mastery and Agile Principles at ACT-IAC Academy 30:28

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In this episode we're in conversation with Manjit Singh, the president and founder of Agilious and an instructor at ACT-IAC Academy. They delve into the importance of agile frameworks, particularly scrum, for government IT acquisition and modernization. Manjit shares his extensive technical background and the significance of scrum mastery in managi…

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One Moment - Power of One Part 3 - Ps Phil Parkes 21:50

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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Specs as the new source of truth, synthetic data as the next wave of defensibility, product vision & decision making frameworks w/ Ruslan Belkin #237 51:54

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Ruslan Belkin (Head of Platform Engineering @ Inflection AI) joins us to deconstruct fundamental shifts in engineering leadership. We explore the future of user interfaces, his “sci-fi” approach to establish & test product vision, & how to leverage “investor decks” for better decision-making and project validation. Ruslan also dives into the comple…

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Collaboration at the Core: Inside ACT-IAC's Cyber COI 37:02

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We get to talk to Ken Adams, the Chief Strategy Officer at Foxhole Technology and the long-serving Industry Chair of the ACT-IAC Cyber COI. Ken shares his career journey, insights into the collaborative dynamics within the gov tech community, and the importance of continuity and professional relationships. Ken highlights the significance of volunte…

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Mastering Wealth Strategy: Key Principles for Investors 29:56

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Our firm: https://arcvest.com/ Our newsletter: https://subscribe.arcvest.com/ Summary In this episode of Wealth Strategy, Erik Cooper and Chad Fargason discuss core investing principles, emphasizing the importance of low-cost index funds, the psychological factors influencing investor behavior, and the necessity of a structured investment process. …

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Power of One - Part 2 - Caleb Ayling 43:14

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ICYMI: Keynote Fireside Chat, Transformation Reimagined (part 2) 34:22

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In this engaging session, Steve Boberski, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer for Genesys, introduces James McCament, the first Digital Transformation Officer for CBP. The discussion highlights James' extensive experience in federal service and his role in leveraging digital innovations and AI for enhancing CBP operations. James outlines his str…

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Brex 3.0: An 18-Month Operational Evolution & the Brex Hacker House “AI Startup within a Startup" experiment w/ James Reggio #236 45:30

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James Reggio (CTO @ Brex) shares the story of "Brex 3.0", an 18-month journey behind their operational evolution. We explore how they rewound their org from a Series E to a Series C mindset, and replaced siloed OKRs with seasonal "marquee initiatives." James deconstructs the “Brex Hacker House”, an AI-focused startup within a startup experiment aim…

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EP146 Beyond the Score: Market Signals, QA, and the Future of RESNET® with Steve Baden (October 2025) 32:50

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QUOTES FROM STEVE: "The challenge isn't how far we can push efficiency—but how affordable we can make it." "Give builders a clear target and the market will respond." "It's been a hell of a ride—thanks for the memories. Now it's your turn to take it to the next level." Steve Baden tells the story of RESNET®'s early days—from Alaska's energy-code ba…

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One Invitation - Power of One Part 1- Ps Phil Parkes 21:12

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ICYMI: Keynote Fireside Chat, Transformation Reimagined (part 1) 31:41

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In this insightful fireside chat, Joe Adamo from SAIC and Dr. Kelly Fletcher, Chief Information Officer of the United States Department of State, discuss the Department's ongoing digital modernization efforts and the role of technology in global diplomacy. Dr. Fletcher highlights the State Department's unique mission, emphasizing the importance of …

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The Impossible Job of Managers, Leadership Co-Pilots, Scaling Great Management & Augmenting Human Relationships w/ Jonathan Raymond #235 52:09

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In today’s technology landscape, management as a skill is becoming more complex as teams become larger & managers must navigate the balance between relationships and strategic execution. So how can AI tools help managers level up their game? Jonathan Raymond (Founder & CEO @ Ren) shares insights that can help managers navigate their modern-day invi…

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Pursue His Glory - Ps Phil Parkes - 2nd November 21:18

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The Future of Customer Experience (CX) in the Public Sector 33:06

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We get to talk with Lee Becker, Senior VP and Executive Advisor for Public Sector and Healthcare at Medallia, to discuss the evolving role of customer experience (CX) in government. Lee shares his journey from being a Navy corpsman to becoming an advocate for improving government services through technology. He emphasizes the importance of collabor…

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A Systems-Level Guide to High-ROI AI Impact w/ Laura Tacho #234 44:23

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Businesses are spending millions on AI tools hoping to accelerate time-to-market but aren't seeing organizational-level results. Laura Tacho (CTO @ DX) explains why an "individual productivity" mindset fails and how AI merely accelerates the condition of the system it enters. She provides a framework for leaders to shift to a systems-level approach…

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The Sabbath Is For You - Ps Phil Parkes - 26 October 34:14

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Camino de Santiago to Government Tech 19:42

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In this episode of the Buzz we get to talk to Todd Hager, the Vice President of Strategic Advisory at Alpha Omega. Todd reflects on his extensive career journey, starting from his early tech roles in the hotel industry, transitioning to government contracting, and becoming a key player in fostering industry-government collaboration. He discusses th…

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Platform Engineering's Shift from Tactical 'How' to Strategic Curator & Natural Language as the New Interface Paradigm w/ Miriam Aguirre #233 44:20

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What happens to platform engineering when natural language becomes the primary interface to infrastructure? Miriam Aguirre (Co-founder & CEO @ Ingenimax) joins us to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping platform strategy, team structures, and the very role of the platform engineer. We deconstruct the shift from tactical "how" to strategic "why…

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EP145 Turning Efficiency into Equity: Inside the C-PACE Model with PACE Equity with Tricia Baker and Karl Peer (October 2025) 24:26

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QUOTES: "We created the CIRRUS Low Carbon program to speak to developers' pocketbooks — build a better building, and you get a better rate." — Tricia Baker "Early design is peace of mind — it saves you a buck or two and a lot of headaches later." — Karl Peer In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn is joined by Tricia Baker, Senior Vice Presiden…

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Relaunching Partners 2026: Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today 1:07:16

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DJ Dart, Chief Strategy Officer at Inadev, and Marisa Roinestad, recently retired after 25 years in federal service, discuss the relaunch of ACT-IAC's Partners 2026 program. They share their personal journeys and experiences that shaped their leadership styles, emphasizing the importance of empathy, creativity, and community in the evolving landsca…

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Grit, the vision bottleneck & building for a future where today’s technical constraints may disappear w/ Chrystal Henke Ball #232 49:27

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In this episode, we’re addressing one of the biggest challenges current eng leaders are facing – balancing yesterday’s constraints with tomorrow’s potential! Chrystal Henke Ball (VP of Engineering @ Yahoo) shares insights on why it’s important to constantly challenge your assumptions and how vision can sometimes work as a bottleneck for your organi…

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Speak Life Part 4 - Ps Stewart McLellan 28:26

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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ICYMI: AI Revolution in the Acquisition Life Cycle AI Acquisition Forum- 2025 51:20

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This panel discussion, moderated by Joanie Newhart, Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs at the Office of Management and Budget, delves into the impact of AI on the acquisition lifecycle in government agencies. The panel includes Bonnie Evangelista, Jonathan Mostowski, and Kaprice Tucker, who share their diverse experiences an…

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To Live We Must Die - Speak Life Part 3 - Ps Phil Parkes 32:42

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By Elim Church - Belfast

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ICYMI: Opening Keynote AI Acquisition forum 31:37

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In this episode, Kareem Fidel of CGI Federal introduces Zach Whitman, Chief Data Scientist and inaugural Chief AI Officer at GSA, who discusses GSA's AI strategies and initiatives. Whitman elaborates on the practical experimentation and deployment of AI systems, the importance of data hygiene, benchmarks for AI performance, and the challenges and o…

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Dare To Speak Life - Speak Life Part 2 - Hammond Williamson 31:40

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By Elim Church - Belfast