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The Proposal Manager Podcast contains a wealth of information about all things related to the public sector bidding process. From the C-Suite to a GovCon newbie, this show has something for everyone. Each episode will discuss topics related to government business development, capture, and proposal management.
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Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a ...
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Unveil the hidden layers of AI in marketing, specifically tailored for government contractors, agencies, and associations. Our weekly episodes break down complex AI algorithms, data analytics, and machine learning models into actionable insights that you can apply directly to your marketing strategies. Stay ahead of the curve and drive unparalleled results with AI Decoded.
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Your first source for UNvarnished, politically-INcorrect information about how to launch a startup and manage a profitable small business! Podcast host, Randal Wimmer, is a serial entrepreneur who has stepped on EVERY landmine in the startup minefield, at least once and some of them more times than he cares to admit! However, these hard-learned lessons were instrumental to his success. Randal's companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, been listed on both the INC 500 Fa ...
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Welcome to The Buzz with ACT-IAC – your source for the hot topics and top issues affecting the federal technology market. Join us each week to hear insights from government and industry leaders, stay informed on the topics facing government, gain access to thought leadership and valuable reports. Subscribe to follow us on your favorite podcast platform.
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DevCast

Dev Technology

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DevCast, hosted by John Janek, is a show where our team members meet to discuss technology topics and the technical details of implementing IT systems for the federal government. We also have occasional culture discussions on relevant topics or things of interest to our team members.
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GovCon Secrets

Jim Campbell

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The Government Contracting (GovCon) space is ambiguous. What happens in it? How do you get in? What kind of money can be made? The GovCon Secrets podcast will take a deep dive into the space where you will hear from a variety of guests that have expertise in pricing, strategy, and an all-around business savvy mind. Your host, Jim Campbell, is a Marine and CEO of AXIM Fringe Solutions Group. Jim is redefining the benefits world with his candor, expertise, and tech developed out of his obsessi ...
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GovCon DIFFERENT

GovCon Different

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Think TedTalks meets the federal space. Ideas from the outside applied to GovCon to drive change. Different perspectives, different ideas, different solutions. GovCon DIFFERENT invites the world experts to take a crack at GovCon problems to break down what they know into something you should. Insights and discoveries that breathe life and inspiration into the GovCon market. The GovCon DIFFERENT podcast scours the globe searching for the so called Crazy ones – the ones that are making a diffe ...
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GovCon Coffee & Issues

Carroll Bernard & Michael LeJeune

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Carroll Bernard (Govology) and Michael LeJeune (RSM Federal) have joined forces to help new and seasoned government contractors find tried-and-true solutions to challenges that keep them from succeeding in the government marketplace. They pull from their combined experience in selling to federal, state, and local governments and coaching others on how to do it right to offer you honest, no-BS answers and advice. To follow this podcast, submit an issue, and register for the live show, go to h ...
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With over 25 years of hands-on government contracting experience, Neil McDonnell is a leading small business advocate in the federal marketplace. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the US Army, Navy, US Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House. As president of the GovCon Chamber of Commerce, Neil hosts daily LinkedIn live training and teaches the strategies and skills required to build ...
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Welcome to the official SECAF Podcast! For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has been helping small and emerging government contracting businesses scale to their fullest potential. On this podcast, we'll be interviewing Key Government Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to get a better understanding on GovCon customers and trends in the industry. We at SECAF believe there's space for everyone to succeed.
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The preeminent podcast for all things drones, defense tech, defense policy, and modern warfare. Featured guests include industry leaders, policy experts, military warfighters, business titans, and many more. Hosted by Steve Simoni, co-founder and CEO of Allen Control Systems.
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Firebird CEO Randy Lange leads a conversation with small business owners, leaders, and influencers in GovCon to discuss the issues of the day and discover the strategies that lead to sustained success in the market. www.firebirdast.com
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Kizzy-Unfiltered

Luxe Media Studios

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Dr. Kizzy Parks earned a Ph.D. and established KPC her flagship company over a decade ago. She also owns and operates multiple businesses and has over $60 million in federal government contract awards. Through GovCon Winners™ Ultimate Edge, she helps service-based small business owners learn HOW to win profitable federal government contracts through our power system to grow their bottom line. Dr. Kizzy in this vodcast, shows you what you need to dig deep and doesn't hold back any punches.
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GettingFED™ w/Go-To-Guy is about nourishing the minds of federal contracting stakeholders so they are better empowered to take action and achieve results. It's an extension of conversations we facilitate regularly as The American Small Business Coalition, through activities associated with our Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® curriculum. During programs such as Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® Bootcamp, the Wingman SOARR™ Mastermind, and 7 Habits for Winning in Federa ...
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Amtower Off-Center

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.
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Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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THE podcast for those who want to learn about the government market from the contracting officer's perspective. Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, both former federal contracting officers, explain the rules, processes and the "why" behind government contracts. They know because they've done it.
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Each year on Fat Tuesday, New Orleans throws a “Stella and Stanley” party. This annual event honors local boy and world-famous author Tennessee Williams and his masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. The movie version is notorious for the scene where Stanley, Marlon Brando in a tight white vest, yells “Stella-a-a-a-a-!” up the tenement stairs to his wife. “Stella” might be the most repeated movie line ever and Brando never needed to act again except, he said, for the money. Like a legendary ...
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Game Changers was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors. The focus of every episode is to give listeners a new tip, trick, or strategy that will help them find and win more contracts. Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SME), companies that are successfully winning contracts, or nationally recognized professional speakers and authors. The show is hosted by government experts Michael LeJeune from Federal Access and Joshua Frank from RSM Federal. Their award-w ...
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Smart Business Dealmakers is the CEO's M&A playbook. We interview the entrepreneurs doing deals, the private equity, VC and family office players investing in them, and the M&A advisers making them happen. Topics include raising capital, buying and selling companies and managing a liquidity event.
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Drupal Brief

Drupal Brief

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Drupal Brief is the go-to podcast for quick and insightful AI generated summaries of the latest Drupal news, blogs, and podcasts. Stay informed and inspired in just a few minutes as we distill the most important updates and trends in the Drupal community! Drupal Brief is a podcast of Drupal Forge.
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Taking Notes with NextGen

NextGen Venture Partners

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Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.
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Women Thriving in Business is a show that focuses on candid conversations with and about women entrepreneurs discussing their inspiration, accomplishments and aspirations. We also discuss mistakes, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business. Honest discussions with women entrepreneurs about the realities of business.
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Just Be Humans

Danny Murawinski

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Welcome to "Be Human," the definitive podcast for B2B leaders ready to catapult their 7-8 figure enterprises into new realms of growth through digital marketing. Hosted by Danny Murawinski, a seasoned digital marketing maven and former professional snowboard coach, "Be Human" offers a unique blend of insights that merge the art of relationship-driven sales with the science of digital scalability. In a world where authentic connections reign supreme, learn how to finesse the critical human ex ...
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In this episode, Eric Coffie breaks down the real secret to getting access, opportunities, and contracts in the federal space — showing up. He shares exactly how he built relationships with $40M, $75M, and even $1.6B players simply by being intentional, proactive, and unafraid to ask. From pre-planning seven to eight networking lunches before even …
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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune is joined by Kim Koster (VP of GovCon Strategy at Unanet) and John Sisson (EVP of CRM at Unanet) to discuss the newly released 2025 GAGE Report. Built from the input of over 1,200 GovCon leaders, the report benchmarks government contracting performance across compliance, a…
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Some of the most helpful tools for GovCons are on GSA's site. Successful small businesses master federal tools like those that GSA makes available. In this training, you'll learn: • How to find tools you can use • Which tools will help you as you try to win contracts • Where GSA is going in this 2025/2026 transition ________________________________…
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Send us a text The GovCon market feels punishing right now, but buried in that pressure is an edge most candidates overlook. We unpack how to translate federal experience into commercial impact so hiring managers immediately see budget leadership, compliance fluency, and operational trust—not just acronyms and agency names. If you’ve managed multi-…
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Explore how the Department of Health and Human Services’ FDARFI5302025 Sentinel 3.0 initiative is transforming healthcare data and drug safety. This $11.5M project drives smarter, safer health decisions through advanced analytics and innovation. Listen to the podcast for insights on healthcare technology, data modernization, and the future of publi…
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John Ferry returns to the show for one of the most blunt conversations yet about the defense startup ecosystem. From the realities of selling to government and surviving the “valley of death” to the cultural dysfunction inside acquisition, Ferry lays out why so many startups die before getting their product fielded and what it actually takes to win…
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AI is no longer a buzzword, it is quietly reshaping how companies work, hire, and compete. In this episode, I sit down with AI and automation expert (and repeat founder) Luke Thompson to unpack the real state of AI and what it means for business leaders.We talk about why free AI tools give you a false sense of security, why executives must lean in …
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Send us a text The ground is shifting under every leader’s feet, and the next 18 months will decide who writes the playbook for the decade ahead. We break down five mandates that separate market makers from the companies that spend years catching up: keep your best people, wire in AI like electricity, protect cash with wartime focus, build real agi…
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Morgan Murphy joins the show to talk national security, defense manufacturing, and why he’s running for U.S. Senate in Alabama. Murphy is a 26-year Navy Reserve captain, former Pentagon press secretary, and national security advisor who has worked across the White House, State Department, and Senate. He shares his perspective on restoring America’s…
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Send us a text Leads keep coming in, yet deals stall and fingers point in every direction. We dig into the real cause of the “leaky bucket” and show how to turn two warring departments into one revenue ecosystem where marketing’s scale meets sales’ precision. Instead of chasing volume, we focus on the handoff that matters: a shared definition of MQ…
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In this episode, Eric Coffie lays out the tough truth about why so many small businesses stay stuck after getting certified. He calls out the excuses holding entrepreneurs back and shows what separates the winners from the watchers. From GSA schedules and sources sought to consulting partnerships and funded agency strategies, Eric gives a blueprint…
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In this episode, Eric Coffie calls out the biggest myth in GovCon—that there aren't enough opportunities. He breaks down why lawyers, accountants, and even other small business owners already have the inside track on contracts, acquisitions, and partnerships—you're just not asking. From unused GSA schedules to overflow projects from busy contractor…
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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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Over the past two decades, I've launched led and sold multiple GovCon companies and during this time, I've discovered that every struggling small business in the GovCon market space...is struggling because of one or more of the SAME ten mistakes. Here they are… •They don't address the assumption that everybody in the GovCon industry makes…and that …
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In today's episode, Eric sits down with Mark Amtower, one of the most respected voices in the government contracting (GovCon) space. With over 18 years hosting on Federal News Radio and 17 years writing for Washington Technology, Mark shares timeless insights from his decades-long career helping companies master government marketing, branding, and …
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Federal buyers like AFLCM, use Industry Days to tell us what they need. I use them as ways to identify opportunities that can be won. In this training, you'll learn: • What information is shared during industry days. • How I 'scrub' industry day slide decks to find the most valuable information • Steps I take to turn slides into opportunities _____…
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In this episode, Eric Coffie delivers a wake-up call to small business owners chasing government contracts but skipping the rooms that create them. He lays out proof: multimillion-dollar contractors, agency insiders, and program directors from NASA, DOD, SBA, and the Department of State have all shown up to help—yet most small businesses never do. …
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Finding staffing contracts in federal agencies is a process It can seem overwhelming until you know the steps… here's mine. In this training, you'll learn: • How I identified almost 100 'staffing' contracts to pursue in FY2026 • How I determine which are the best fit for me • What I do after identifying opportunities that look like a good fit. ____…
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In this episode, Eric Coffie delivers a hard truth: government contracting has always been a relationship business—and the only reason most small businesses are missing out is because they're not showing up. Eric breaks down how power players build connections with decision-makers, why networking is non-negotiable, and how intentional events—not ra…
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Send us a text The world celebrates speed, but the real edge comes from depth. We explore the gap between knowing and mastering by pairing Kaizen’s practical method with the Shokunin mindset of craft, then translate both into concrete steps leaders and teams can use right away. Instead of chasing the next shiny tactic, we show how tiny daily refine…
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The WOSB Program should deliver value to WOSBs… but it does not. This is not my opinion, it is a fact based on awarded contracts. And this isn't a complaint, it's a recognition driving me to train WOSBs how to have success despite the certification. In this training, you'll learn: • The facts about the WOSB program • How the SBA gaslights WOSBs • W…
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If you do what all your competitors do, you'll be an also ran. Doesn't mean you won't write a decent proposal, but it does mean you won't appear any different. But it's not that hard to stand out from your competitors by writing better proposals. In this training, you'll learn: • Why starting early matters most • Being success must begin with being…
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Stop teaming with your friends! That's bad for you and them. You both end up losing too often. Instead, team up with the best company to help you win the contract. Of course that might sometimes be your friends, but often it really is not. You both deserve to win more. In this training, you'll learn: • How to set the criteria needed for a perfect t…
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SAM.Gov is the foundational tool for government contracting. By mastering it's data and how to use SAM.Gov, you will win more contracts. It's not magic, it's just the process for how federal buyers communicate with small businesses. SAM stands for the 'System for Award Management'. In this training, you'll learn: • How to find oppportunities in SAM…
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I get it. It sucks that the federal government is shut down. But we can't control that, only the actions we take. Here are 5 tips for this week that will ensure we keep moving forward even though our customer is not. In this training, you'll learn: • How to keep your pipeline moving even when agencies aren’t buying • The daily habits that separate …
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Most proposals sound the same in the federal market. Great ones stand out because of clear Win Themes. A Win Theme ensures all of your activity leads to differentiating your company in a way buyers will value. In this training, you'll learn: • What are Win Themes • How Win Themes strengthen proposals sent to federal buyers • Simple framework you ca…
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I just returned from two, back-to-back Defense focused events. Here's how I ensure they have lasting value and how you can too. In this training, you'll learn: • How to triage all the leads you identified from the conference • Short-term steps to take that will turn a lead into part of your network • Long-term steps to make sure your new leads don'…
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Federal buyers and teammates are stalking you online. They're trying to find you and decide if you're worth their time. This is called in-bound sales and counts for 99% of your business' growth. In this training, you'll learn: • Where federal buyers go to look you and your company up • What signals tell a federal buyer not to select you • Why teamm…
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Emma Bates, co-founder and CEO of Cachai, joins the show to break down what true drone swarming actually means and why almost no one has achieved it. Drawing from her background in defense modernization and distributed systems, Emma explains how her team is building software that enables drones and autonomous systems to operate without a single poi…
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Over the past two decades, I've launched led and sold multiple GovCon companies and during this time, I've discovered that every struggling small business in the GovCon market space...is struggling because of one or more of the SAME ten mistakes. Here they are… •They don't address the assumption that everybody in the GovCon industry makes…and that …
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Over the past two decades, I've launched led and sold multiple GovCon companies and during this time, I've discovered that every struggling small business in the GovCon market space...is struggling because of one or more of the SAME ten mistakes. Here they are… •They don't address the assumption that everybody in the GovCon industry makes…and that …
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In this episode, Eric Coffie calls out the small business owners sitting on the sidelines while major primes like SAIC and KPMG openly ask for help. He shares real examples of entrepreneurs winning contracts by acting fast—like selling to prisons, joining state vendor pools, and teaming with larger firms. The truth? Opportunities are everywhere, bu…
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Send us a text Burnout doesn’t always come from the calendar. Sometimes the real drain is the relentless inner critic that turns every stumble into a verdict on your identity. We name that pattern the self-worth vampire and walk through how it sneaks in under the mask of humility, high standards, and strategic foresight. If you’ve ever downplayed a…
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In this episode of The Eric Coffie Show, Eric breaks down how small business owners can stay proactive and profitable—even during a government shutdown. He exposes the dangerous mindset of self-doubt that keeps entrepreneurs from acting and shows why focusing on funded agencies, tracking real contract data, and calling award winners are game-changi…
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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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Today's guest, Robert Miller, brings a rare 360° GovCon perspective—15 years in government (Peace Corps → Capitol Hill → White House → CIA) followed by eight years in defense tech and AI sales. Rob led federal sales at Hawkeye 360 and CrowdAI (acquired in 2023) and now oversees $75M ARR across three divisions at a major defense contractor. In this …
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In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle one of the biggest economic and societal shifts of our lifetime — artificial intelligence. The guest draws bold comparisons between AI and past revolutionary inventions like the steam engine and electricity, calling it a massive game changer that will reshape productivity, the job market, and even global…
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