OrangeSlices Podcasts

Check out the latest Former Fed Friday podcast! Hunter Gros and Shelley McGuire join former CMS OIT Dep Director Lee Ann Crochunis, now with Guidehouse, to discuss why commercial solutions require more adaptation than expected, and what industry gets wrong building relationships with gov leaders. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gW2vyJef 🍊 See more from Former Fed Friday and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 🗞️ Interested in more federal perspectives? Look here: https://lnkd.in/e4NmXAys 💥 Thanks to vTech Solution Inc for sponsoring this podcast! #orangeslicespodcast #FormerFedFriday #GovIndustryRelationships #GovConRelationships #CommercialSolutions Amanda Schrauben | David Blackburn | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman

Fresh off launching his newest venture, Alexander Cohen joins David Blackburn to discuss why he believes AI workforces could fundamentally change gov operations and what that means for agencies, contractors, and the future of mission delivery. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/giu2Eyzf 🍊 See more from GovCon Executive Slice and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #GovConExecutiveSlice #AI #GovernmentOperations #MissionDelivery Amanda Schrauben | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Andréa Leichtman | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE

One of the Biggest GovCon AI Deals of the Year. Inside GovSignals’ Acquisition of Turingon, Inc.. Is this simply another acquisition, or does it mark a turning point for AI in GovCon? David Blackburn sits down with Jeremy Doochin and Arthur Runno, the leaders behind the deal to unpack why it happened, what it says about the future of growth tech, and why every GovCon exec should pay attention. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/grGnRK6J 🍊 See more from The Peel and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #ThePeel #GovConAcquisition #GrowthTech #GovCon Amanda Schrauben | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Andréa Leichtman | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE

Listen to this episode of Branding the Beltway where Stacey Piper talks with James (Jimmy) Baker, author of How to Win Business from the Government, about SLED, how the buying journey differs from fed procurement, and when fed past performance helps—or hurts. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gXtSDHFM 🍊 See more from Branding the Beltway and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #BrandingtheBeltway #SLED #GovConWinning #FederalProcurement Amanda Schrauben | David Blackburn | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman

Most growth teams rely on the same intel platforms, but what if those platforms are missing opps hiding in plain sight? On this episode of The Peel, David Blackburn chats with PrimeRFP's Founder, Charles Sanders to explore how AI is reshaping GovCon market intel, where traditional tools leave gaps, and what forward-looking growth leaders are doing differently. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ga6qGv9n 🍊 See more from The Peel and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #ThePeel #AI #GovConAI #MarketIntel #GrowthLeadership Amanda Schrauben | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman | Chris Ourand

Listen to the new GovCon M&A Talk episode where sbLiftOff Founder and M&A SME Sharon Heaton talks with CohnReznick's Christine Williamson about the 2026 GAUGE REPORT, including how a consistent capture process adds value to a transaction and the measurable value of teaming. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gxnx4Rz4 🍊 See more from GovCon M&A Talk and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 🗞️ Interested in more M&A news? Look here: https://lnkd.in/eKAycmdB #orangeslicespodcasts #GovConMA #GAUGEReport #GovernmentContracting #GovCon #GovConTeaming Amanda Schrauben | David Blackburn | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman

Listen in as David Blackburn chats with Adam McNair who has been inside a string of GovCon M&A due diligence sessions, and he keeps seeing the same costly mistake. If you're building enterprise value or thinking about an eventual exit, don't miss what buyers are seeing that many CEOs are not. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g9Fwj8HP 🍊 See more from The Peel and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #MergersandAquisitions #MA #GovCon Amanda Schrauben | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Andréa Leichtman | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE

On this epsisode of GovCon Executive Slice, David Blackburn has a conversation with Nicole Tripputi of Bidwell Solutions. The agency is interested. The mission need is real. Yet many SBIR innovations never make it to Phase III. Former Air Force Contracting Officer Nicole, shares where companies get stuck and what it takes to turn innovation into contract awards. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gZ6-Duzt 🍊 See more from GovCon Executive Slice and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #GovConExecutiveSlice #SBIR #Innovation #GovCon Amanda Schrauben | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman

It's time for another Former Fed Friday! Shelley McGuire talks with Former CMS CISO Robert Wood, founder of Sidekick Security, to discuss the difference between traditional compliance and operational AI governance, why understanding AI use cases should come before investing in new tools, and how to make smarter cybersecurity investments as AI capabilities continue to evolve. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gHEpXSb6 🍊 See more from Former Fed Friday and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 🗞️ Interested in more federal perspectives? Look here: https://lnkd.in/e4NmXAys 💥 Thanks to vTech Solution Inc for sponsoring this podcast! #orangeslicespodcast #FormerFedFriday #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #Cybersecurity Amanda Schrauben | David Blackburn | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Andréa Leichtman | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE

On this episode of Innovating for Impact, Mandy Peckham sits down with Nicole Gillen to explore the intersection of digital innovation and behavioral health, including why caregivers and clinicians often lack awareness of valuable digital resources, and how technology can bridge the critical gaps between clinical appointments. 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gXZKna_J 🍊 See more from Innovating for Impact and our other podcast series here: https://lnkd.in/eG6E5E33 #orangeslicespodcast #InnovatingforImpact #DigitalInnovation #BehavioralHealth Amanda Schrauben | David Blackburn | Heather Seftel-Kirk | Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE | Andréa Leichtman