Best MoveAmerica Podcasts (2025)

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You found a mentor, signed the MPA, and won the contract: what's next? 13:51

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In the this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, MoveAmerica Program Manager Athena Powell pulls back the curtain on the critical question of “what’s next” once you’ve selected a mentor, signed your Mentor-Protégé Agreement (MPA), and received a contract award. With Athena's guidance, you’ll learn how to set your business up for success when it comes…

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Building Cyber-Ready Partnerships for Small and Medium Businesses 21:44

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In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership (P2P), we speak with Mariano Mattei, VP of Cyber Initiatives for Eccalon and Project Spectrum, the DoD OSBP-endorsed cybersecurity platform supporting companies entering or operating within the defense industrial base. Mariano breaks down the evolving cyber landscape, the rising expectations around complian…

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The ‘so what’ behind the Rapid Innovation Accelerator – Miami (RIA-M) 14:44

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In this episode, Solomon Stavis, Director of the Rapid Innovation Accelerator - Miami (RIA-M), joins us to discuss how the RIA-M is helping emerging and non-traditional businesses and universities successfully navigate and access the federal contracting space. This podcast unpacks the 'so what' behind the RIA-M’s impact, from helping companies subm…

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Securing America’s Lifelines: Building Resilience in Critical Supply Chain 21:23

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Entering the Federal Supply Chain: Top 5 Essentials for Dual-Use Manufacturers ( 23:56

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Negative Four to Secure: Starting Your Cybersecurity Journey 27:25

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In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership from MoveAmerica, we chat with Chris Barber, Chief Nerd and founder, of the award-winning IT services firm Cheaper Than a Geek®. With more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses navigate the digital landscape, Chris shares practical guidance on how organizations can take their first steps towa…

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Mitigating FOCI: How to Protect Your Business and IP 22:55

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What do you do when your business already has FOCI exposure? In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Dr. Christophe McCray walks us through real-world examples of how foreign influence has compromised U.S. innovation—and what companies can do about it. From red flags and risk factors to voting trusts and mitigation strategies, this episode provi…

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Breaking Into the Federal Market: Innovation Pathways with Earl Wyatt 22:05

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In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Earl Wyatt—Executive Director of MoveAmerica and former DoD innovation lead—shares proven strategies for small and emerging businesses looking to enter the federal supply chain. From working with national labs and leveraging SBIR/STTR programs to navigating the Mentor-Protégé Program, Earl outlines the cri…

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Understanding FOCI: What Small Businesses Need to Know 23:50

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In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Dr. Christophe McCray of MoveAmerica breaks down the essentials of FOCI—Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence—and why it’s a growing concern for small businesses entering the federal marketplace. Learn how adversarial nations exploit legal loopholes, what red flags to look out for, and how to protect yo…

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Accelerating Innovation in the U.S. Defense Industrial Base 25:01

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In this compelling episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, we sit down with Earl Wyatt—former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and current Executive Director of MoveAmerica—to explore how innovation is reshaping the U.S. defense industrial base. Earl shares insights from his extensive military and acquisition background, dives into key emerging tec…

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Forging Stronger Defense Partnerships: Inside the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program 21:35

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In this episode of Pathways to Partnership, we sit down with Carolyn D. Campbell, Director of Programs and Projects at MoveAmerica, a Hanover, Maryland-based nonprofit dedicated to tackling critical and emerging technological challenges across the U.S. industrial base. Carolyn offers an inside look at the Department of Defense's Office of Small Bus…