govmates NextGen
Where innovation and collaboration collide.
govmates NextGen aims to bring you industry hot topic discussions, as well as innovation news, and technology chats regarding the ways in which small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors are driving change for government customers and the end user.
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Is there a summer slowdown? Not in government contracting. While the beach or your latest staycation might be calling, the GovCon ecosystem is buzzing. End-of-fiscal-year activity is ramping up, new contracting pathways are gaining traction, and priorities are shifting at lightning speed. If you’re waiting for the “right” time to tune in and connect, […]
TAMPA, FL – At this year’s SOF Week, the mission was clear: accelerate innovation to the warfighter at the speed of relevance. govmates proudly partnered to deliver a high-impact matchmaking event designed specifically to connect small, non-traditional, and early-stage defense companies with government buyers, program managers, and strategic investors who are actively seeking emerging technologies […]
In today’s rapidly evolving (we know, that’s an insane understatement) govcon landscape, success isn’t just about having the right solutions—it’s about having the right teammates. At govmates, we believe that innovation is a team sport. The challenges faced by today’s defense and federal agencies—from cybersecurity to energy resilience, from autonomous systems to workforce modernization—demand integrated, […]
The Art of Matchmaking and the Power of Differentiation:
Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they blend art and algorithm to connect customers and companies. In this podcast interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share the perspective they’ve gained from their unique perch in the market, including views on non-traditional defense contractors, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.
