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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-As shared by Stephanie Alexander When I talk to someone who says they are starting a government contracting firm, I immediately ask them, why?! For those of us who have been in the industry long enough, you may also have this knee-jerk reaction. Why in Pete’s name would you want to enter this industry and […]
-As shared by Hannah Altman Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we interact with the world; the applications seem limitless. But as with any nascent technology, its growth is moving faster than the speed of regulation. This is especially concerning when world leaders – the United States as well as its near-peer adversaries – […]
-As shared by Meg Kerns I’m adding to your buzzword-bingo card today. Let’s have a brief chat about OTs, SBIRs, and STTRs. Or Alternative Procurement Vehicles – Other ways of finding work available, especially to businesses specializing in a variety of topics who are working the research, development, and prototyping angle. And chances are, if […]
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.
