
#GovCom Unfiltered
#GovCom Unfiltered highlights the good, the bad and the ugly of doing business in the government market. It is a chance for the Government Community to come together in a raw and unfiltered conversation.
Episodes
35 episodes
Healthcare Unlocked: Jeff Grant on Policy, Payments, and People
In this compelling episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Jeff Grant, a healthcare policy veteran with over 30 years of federal experience who has transformed personal adversity into professional opportunity....
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36:26

Inside the Mind of a GovTech Founder
From Google to Anduril to founding his own AI startup, Mac Liu has been at the cutting edge of tech and defense innovation. In this episode, Mac shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from launching groundbreaking government init...
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Spilling the Tea with Teresa Moon: Leadership, Liberal Arts, and the Heart of GovCon
In this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Teresa Moon, Director of Market Strategy at Parabilis and host of the Spilling the Tea on GovCon podcast. Teresa shares her dynamic journey into the federal contracting space...
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37:28

Leading with Purpose: From Navy to Cyber CEO
Host: Alexa Tsui Guest: Erica Dobbs, Founder & CEO of Dobbs Defense SolutionsIn this powerful episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Erica Dobbs, whose 35+ years of ...
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Modernizing Service Delivery - Brian Chidester on Transforming Government Program
From leading public sector strategy at Adobe to advising global smart cities at the World Economic Forum, Brian Chidester brings a bold and future-forward perspective to this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered: The Podcast.As Head of Global S...
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Future of GovCon Events & VETS25
From building the nation’s largest veteran business community to influencing federal procurement strategy, Scott Semple brings unmatched perspective to this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered: The Podcast.As Conference Director of VETS25 and...
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22:47

Breaking Barriers - Leidos: Women Leaders Reshaping GovTech
From launching billion-dollar pipelines to shaping federal digital modernization strategies, four powerhouse women from Leidos—Heather Carr, Caroline Thomas, Arfa Syed, and Christy Holley—join us to share their journeys, hard-won lessons, and b...
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Tech Transitions & Taking Charge: Indira Rice Donegan's Playbook for Career Growth
From commanding signal battalions in combat zones to advising on billion-dollar federal tech strategies, Indira Rice Donegan has built a career rooted in service, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Now the founder and CEO of RIDO Technology Consul...
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Beyond P&L: Carrie Kramer on Leading with Heart in GovCom
In today’s complex and highly competitive federal contracting space, building strong relationships and executing innovative, cost-effective solutions is key. In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Kramer, Chief Delivery Officer at DRT Strateg...
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Service Now & Beyond Navigating Government Innovation with Alex Khayo
In today’s fast-evolving federal IT landscape, adapting to change and leveraging the right technology is critical. In this episode, we sit down with Alex Khayo, CEO of LEIDIT, to discuss how his experiences—from working with ServiceNow to makin...
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AI, Project Management & GovCon: Kathleen Walch on Cognilytica’s Next Chapter
AI is transforming project management, creating an urgent need for qualified professionals. In this episode, we interview Kathleen Walch, Director of AI Engagement and Learning at Project Management Institute (PMI), who co-developed the first a...
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Breaking Barriers: Ryan Connell on Defense Innovation and Leadership
Get ready for an engaging conversation with Ryan Connell. Joined today in his personal capacity, Ryan is a defense acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience and a passion for innovation in integrating cutting-edge technologies.&...
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Balancing Leadership, Technology, and Life with Appian Innovators Jason Adolf and Li Ma
Are you ready to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology, national security, and public sector transformation? In this episode, we bring together two powerhouse leaders from Appian Corporation who are redefining what’s possible with...
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42:48

Bridging the Gap: Simplifying Government Contracting with Troy Francis
Ever wondered why government contracting feels so complex and unapproachable? Or why private industry struggles to navigate public procurement opportunities?This week, we’re thrilled to feature Troy Francis, Chief Contracting Officer for th...
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44:33

Reinventing Government: Insights from Adrian Brown
What does it take to reinvent government for the 21st century? Adrian Brown, the former Executive Director of the Centre for Public Impact, joins us to share his vision. With two decades of experience driving transformation across the UK govern...
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From Public Service to Private Enterprise: The Avery Group’s Vision
In our latest episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, we chat with Akinwande Oshodi, the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Avery Group, LLC (TAG), a thriving Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business delivering process improvement and systems integrati...
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From Policy to Practice: Insights on Federal Procurement
Get ready to dive into the world of federal procurement and innovation policy with Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina, a distinguished expert in public administration and federal contract management. With a Ph.D. in Public Administration a...
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40:26

Leading Innovation: Sarah MacDawutey's Journey from Healthcare to IT
Get ready to be inspired by Sarah MacDawutey, the Acting Deputy Director for Innovations in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and IT, Sarah’s journey is a masterclass in transformation an...
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Navigating Federal Contracting: Insights from Brian Lindholm
Get ready for an exciting conversation with Brian Lindholm, the founder and Managing Principal of FedSavvy Strategies, and a true expert in the world of market and competitive intelligence. With a career spanning roles in capture, ...
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39:28

Dave Zvenyach: The Architect of Modern Government Technology
David Zvenyach, or as we like to think of him..."The Batman of Government Contracting." Dave Z is a Principal at TandemGov, bringing unparalleled expertise in public sector innovation and technology transformation. In this intervie...
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Trailblazing Leadership: Madiha Latif on Driving Innovation and Fostering Connections
In our next episode, we’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Madiha Latif, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. With over 20 years of experience in intelligence, consulting, and financial services, Madi...
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41:44

Building a Federal Contracting Powerhouse with Gautam Ijoor
Ever wondered how a small fish can become a big shark in the government contracting pond? Well, grab your flippers and dive in with us!In our upcoming episode, we're chatting with Gautam Ijoor, the captain steering the good ship Alpha Om...
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Leading Resilience: A Conversation with FEMA’s Lester Ingol
In our next episode, we're thrilled to have an exclusive interview with Lester L. Ingol, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistant Administrator for the Resilience Office of Business Management (OBM). Since stepping into this p...
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Breaking Barriers: Julie Vida’s Journey in Defense and Technology
Join us on #GovCom Unfiltered as we explore the remarkable career of Julie Vida, VP of Defense Growth at ManTech. Julie leads teams in delivering advanced technology solutions for military and defense clients.With 24 years of service in...
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Winning Federal Bids: Insights from Debi McGhee
Dive into the world of federal capture consulting with industry veteran, Debi McGhee. Debi leads Red Team’s capture consulting practice, overseeing active projects and delivering top-tier support directly to clients. With over 25 years of exper...
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