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 we emerge from a global pandemic, it is imperative to ensure we are well-equipped for the next one. With a renewed prioritization on preparedness and response, the last few years of medical advancement have demonstrated the need for existing, established partnerships to rapidly scale and execute when a public health emergency transpires. As COVID-19 […]
Capital is the conduit by which small businesses survive. The small business lending market in the US is estimated at $1.4 trillion with thousands of organizations relying upon outside capital for funding operations. However, for many innovators in our ecosystem, their time is spent building and developing mission critical technologies, not financial models. As the […]
Picture this… It is the end of November and December is literally knocking at your door. You’ve just returned from a long holiday weekend and a month of business-focused events stares you in the face. Your first assignment is a 5PM call at a local law firm. Great, law firms. “This is going to be […]
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.
