GovCon DIFFERENT
GovCon Different
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 difference in their industry. From actors and astronauts to skydivers and screen writers. Different ideas from different industries, uncovered, unvarnished and smashed together to produce change in the federal space. Join us as we explore a world of GovCon possibilities.
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May 14, 2025 • 1h 23min
Killing Escobar - Steve Murphy
Steve Murphy, the DEA agent directly involved in taking down Pablo Escobar shares his story. You've seen the Netflix version portrayed in NARCOS. Now hear from the man himself. From jungle raids to city shoot outs, this is mission story telling at its best.
Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 20min
General Petraeus - Leadership on the World's Largest Stage
Gripping stories on leadership, motivation, and driving change while being shot at. From political intrigue with presidents and prime ministers to cutting deals in the Baghdad marketplace, General Petraeus provides revealing insights and concrete practices critical for all leaders.
Mar 4, 2025 • 53min
Winning the Cyber War - Jennifer Ewbank
Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director of CIA for Digital Innovation, shares the story of digitizing the Agency at the speed of mission. Topics discussed include the evolution of the national security landscape, countering cyber threats, creating a culture of integration and innovation, the influence of operational experience on leadership, mission storytelling and risk management in the CIA, and driving change in the government space.
Feb 10, 2025 • 58min
Gas Stations in Space - Daniel Faber
Gas stations in space, a historic breakthrough that will fuel a booming space economy. Daniel Faber, Orbit Fab’s CEO, breaks down the current space refueling dilemma–all spacecrafts only have one tank of fuel–and how their space tankers and shuttles have overcome this challenge to open up the solar system for business.
Feb 6, 2025 • 45min
Major Reform for AI - Secretary Work
Most Americans are unaware of how profoundly AI will change their lives. National Security Commissioner on Artificial Intelligence, Robert Work delivers an ice bucket wake up call. We're about to go on a journey packed with incredible opportunities and sobering stakes. Is America ready? Read the full report at NSCAI.gov
Feb 3, 2025 • 50min
AI & the Spy Game - Gilman Louie
In Minority Report, Tom Cruise sees the precog's vision of the future and stops crimes before they happen. Could these futuristic outcomes be possible? National Security Commissioner on Artificial Intelligence, Gilman Louie explains how AI is transforming the Spy Game and the consequences of falling behind China. Read the full report on America's AI preparedness at www.NSCAI.gov.
Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
Opera Diplomacy - Daniella Taveau
Daniella Taveau shares her story of international diplomacy and bridging cultural divides through the power of musical performances fostered by the The Embassy Series.
Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ending Innovation Tourism - Dr. Melissa Flagg
Dr. Melissa Flagg calls for an end to innovation tourism in order to regain thought leadership and systematically adopt new innovations as national security becomes fixated on technical superiority.
Sep 10, 2024 • 58min
Scammed - Ken Westbrook
"I'm too sophisticated to be scammed, that happens to elderly people." Think again. Global crime organizaitons have stepped up their game with new attacks you won't recognize, and the under 50 crowd are twice as likely to get scammed. Ken Westbrook, CEO of Stop Scams Alliance is on a mission to inform you and stop them.
Jul 25, 2024 • 54min
The Art of Human Centered Design - Shashank Khandelwal
“If you think technology can solve your problems, then you don’t understand technology and you don’t understand your problems” (Four Talks by Laurie Anderson). Moved by this quote, Shashank Khandelwal, CEO of Blue Tiger shares how to overcome barriers to Human Centered Design within government agencies in order to build technology that users actually enjoy.
