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Mar 26, 2025
Brian Levine, Co-founder and CEO of FormerGov.com, discusses the vital role of networking for former government and military professionals. He sheds light on the challenges they face transitioning to private sector jobs and the importance of a dedicated directory to facilitate connections. The conversation also touches on the rising cyber threats, including attacks on laid-off government workers and the implications for the cybersecurity landscape. Levine emphasizes creating visibility and community in an increasingly digital age.
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Networking Challenges
- Brian Levine, former cybercrime prosecutor, received many referral requests for attorneys with specific government experience.
- Finding these individuals on platforms like LinkedIn proved surprisingly difficult, highlighting a gap in online professional networking.
Structured Data Limitations
- Internet searches primarily focus on current roles, not past experiences.
- This makes it difficult to find individuals based on their former government or military roles.
Building a Specialized Directory
- Create a dedicated directory for former government and military professionals.
- This will address the gap in existing platforms and facilitate networking opportunities.