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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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 7min
A Digital CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
AI unchecked is a massive problem. "We need a place, or places, in public service where we can collaborate with citizens and private sector partners to develop new ways to conduct the business of public service." The A Team – Chuck Brooks, Dr. David Bray, and Dr. Tiffany Vora – tackle the challenge. We love it when a plan comes together!
May 21, 2024 • 52min
Culture Changer - Sujey Edward
“Change the culture” - a commonly offered cure for agency modernization challenges. But how can a CIO/CTO actually do it? Sujey Edward, CTO IBM Federal, busts through the bureaucracy providing concrete examples that drive change.
Mar 1, 2024 • 30min
Beyond the Contract - Rob Baum
Got what it takes to win a $2.1 B TSA contract? Rob Baum, TechFlow CEO sharesthe playbook to forge deep customer relationships through creative mission solutions and relentless performance that go well beyond the contract.
Dec 6, 2023 • 35min
Winning the Battle for Talent - Robert Miller
The battle for tech talent is brutal. And federal contractors can't match commercial sector salaries. But there's a way to outflank them. Robert Miller, CEO at SilverEdge shares how mission storytelling can inspire and entice the best to focus on what really matters.
Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 30min
Policy Levers of Power - Dr. Melissa Flagg & Dewey Murdick
The Policy Playbook. Great ideas = great policy, right? Dr. Melissa Flagg and Dewey Murdick show us the pitfalls of unbalanced policies, guide us through comprehensive frame works for decision makers and provoke new thinking with stunning insights for Democracy 2.0.
Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
Acquisition Reform - Marc Snyderman
A candid conversation on acquisition reform. Practical steps that any gov agency can implement taken from GovCon vet Marc Snyderman.
Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 24min
Technology of Longevity - Dr. Divya Chander
Getting old is brutal, but does it have to be? Neuroscientist Dr. Divya Chander takes us on tour of current and future technologies that will boost longevity and extend life but at what costs to humanity and the planet?
Sep 9, 2022 • 40min
UAV Thinking Bigger - Josh Pavluk
The world is abuzz with the promise of drones. But the UAV/UAS market is bigger than delivering tacos and Amazon packages. Josh Pavluk of Avascent says much bigger. Josh shares his insight on where unmanned vehicles are really heading.
Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
Securing Food - Michelle Klieger
We are 5 meals away from anarchy. Michelle Klieger explores food security and why the pentagon and your grandmother are so concerned about what you eat.
Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
Detecting Deception - Jim Clemente
Former FBI profiler, Jim Clemente takes us deep into the minds of serial killers and sociopaths to uncover what liars thrive on and how you can spot and defeat them.
