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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Jul 11, 2022 • 35min
Disinformation - Suzanne Kelly
Disinformation is spreading like a cancer eating away at the foundational pillars of our country. And even the smartest can be fooled. Suzanne Kelly shares concrete methods to counter the click bait and restore trust in the information we share.
Jun 23, 2022 • 53min
Bitcoin Boom or Bust - Dan Held
Bitcoin investors are on a wild ride. But is it worth it? Does Bitcoin really have value? Why is it so volatile? Does it really help the little guy? Dan Held answers tough questions and offers thought provoking insights.
May 24, 2022 • 1h 11min
Fostering AI Adoption - Dr. Reggie Brothers
Wars will be won with the power of AI. But how can an operator trust the technology now when lives are on the line? Dr. Reggie Brothers lifts us out of the algorithms to see the real story. It's all about the WHY.
Mar 30, 2022 • 46min
Igniting a Passion for STEM - Dr. Panchanathan
Imagine the life changing power of transporting kids to the international space station. The power of transforming math and science into spectacular discoveries that IGNITE lifelong passions for learning, creating, and achieving breakthroughs for humanity. Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation, is on a mission to unleash and inspire STEM talent with new approaches that capture the imagination.
Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 1min
Complacency Kills - Jonathan Wackrow
When your job is protecting the president, the smallest mistake can lead to unthinkable costs. Former Secret Service Special Agent Jonathan Wackrow shares the story of what it takes to protect the leader of the free world and the cost to democracy if something goes wrong.
Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 20min
The Supply Chain Misnomer - Dr. David Bray, Daniella Taveau, Trent Teyema
The supply chain crisis is a big problem. But is it the real problem? Daniella Taveau, Dr. David Bray, and Trent Teyema uncover the real challenges–data, cyber, policy, mindset–and offer adaptive solutions.
Jan 25, 2022 • 56min
Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke
Our addiction to pleasure is killing us. The relentless pursuit of dopamine stimuli: social media, texting, gaming, drugs, food, news, gambling, and shopping is causing pain, misery, and mental disintegration. But Dr. Anna Lembke, Director of the Stanford Addiction Medical Clinic, says there's a way back to restoring the brain’s delicate balance between pleasure and pain.
Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
Bet on America - Kurt Scherer
Can the U.S. really keep pace with autocratic governments in the tech war? Kurt Scherer, Managing Partner at C5 Capital, breaks down how our decentralized bottom-up approach will prevail. And that's why he's all in on America.
Dec 3, 2021 • 56min
Adventure Storytelling - Mike Douglas
"The Godfather of Free Skiing," Mike Douglas, has amazed millions–Warren Miller movies and ski magazines–launching cliffs and charging steep terrain. Mike tells his story of transitioning from professional skier to master video story teller, revealing the secret of reinventing yourself in the mountains or board room.
Nov 12, 2021 • 49min
Lessons from Thor - Kim DeFiori
Sometimes you need your nose licked! War vet Kim DeFiori shares stories from her new book, Lessons from Thor. Soldiers learn to go to war but not how to come back... But with a yellow lab's love, deep intuition, and comedic antics, healing is possible.
