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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On May 8, 2024, govmates held a matchmaking event at SOF Week that brought together a dynamic mix of traditional defense contractors and innovative small and non-traditional businesses, creating a landscape ripe for innovation and partnership. Held in Tampa, Florida during the annual Special Operation Forces conference, the event saw participation from 19 Buyers and […]
-As shared by Katie Bilek For those who work in the special operations community, Global SOF Foundation‘s annual Special Air Warfare Symposium (SAWS), co-sponsored by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is a can’t-miss event. I recall my first SAWS event in February 2022. The Russian invasion of Ukraine […]
It’s the season of love, or so we’ve been programmed to believe by the corporate folks over at Hallmark. But we embrace the season…because having Feb be only about Groundhog Day just isn’t doing it for us. As we reflect on love, the question is what do we love about GovCon? There are a million […]
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.
