Are rigid acquisition processes slowing down your innovative solutions? Tradewinds is here to change that.

This week on Defense Mavericks, I’m joined by Stephanie Wilson, Kristina Botelho, and Tony Kwag at this year’s NCMA Conference to explore how Tradewinds is revolutionizing AI and digital solution procurement for government agencies. 

With flexible contracting options and open, candid collaboration, Tradewinds is simplifying the path for both vendors and buyers.

Learn how a TRL-agnostic approach and pitch videos are opening the door for small businesses and experimental technologies. We also tackle the challenges and successes of modernizing acquisition processes–from ATO reciprocity to rapid contract awards.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation and find out how Tradewinds can help your organization innovate faster.

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:12) What is Tradewinds?

(07:20) Submission process and pitch-video specifics

(13:43) Key performance indicators and metrics for success

(17:20) Traditional vs. non-traditional acquisition pathways

(21:48) From prototype to production contracts

(24:58) Challenges of low TRL technologies

(31:24) Managing video libraries and differentiating solutions

(36:32) Government engagement and educational efforts

(44:29) The benefits of relational contracting

(51:59) Exploring different contract types

(56:06) Addressing misconceptions and expanding adoption across agencies

(01:04:14) OT vs. FAR-base contracts 

(01:08:40) Tradewinds program nuances for international sellers and buyers and non-DoD

(01:13:17) Final thoughts

Additional Resources:

👉Follow Ryan Connell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/

👉Learn, acquire, and deliver tech on Tradewinds here: https://www.tradewindai.com/

👉Visit CDAO for updates: https://www.ai.mil/

👉Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MLAqMOVnLWbmB5yZbZ9lC

👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DefenseMavericks

Connect with today’s guests:

💥Follow Stephanie Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wilson-790902237/

💥Follow Kristina Botelho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-botelho/

💥Follow Tony Kwag on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonykwag/

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