Behind the Win
At LSI, we don’t just follow trends, we help shape the future. Behind the Win is the podcast where we break down the biggest moves in tech, innovation, leadership, and government contracting. Hosted by Sarah Bertagnolli, this series features exclusive conversations with the people behind groundbreaking advancements, disruptive strategies, and industry-defining wins. From retail to defense, government solutions to emerging tech… this is where insight meets impact. If you’re building, leading, or just trying to stay ahead, it’s time to go Behind the Win.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 119
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Real Estate Success!
In this episode:
A bit of history surrounding the Behind the Win podcast, Don’s background and how Sean and Don know each other, Don's time playing football at the university of Utah, and how Don got…
Interlink Capital
In this episode:
Alan’s personal and professional background, the international transaction challenges faced by small and medium sized companies, the history of Interlink, and some of the projects th…
United Service Organizations (USO)
In this episode:
Adm. Reyes' professional and personal background, military life, deployments, and sacrifices. Then, the USO’s evolution and resilience programs, and how to support military spouses i…
Think Bigger with Economic Development
In this episode:
Common bottlenecks at different levels of government and economic development organizations, the importance of thinking big and collaboration within communities, and how to set up ec…
Business Growth and Strategy
In this episode:
Jason’s background and career, leveraging LSI for proposal and grant success, business development growth and strategies, and the future of the Behind the Win podcast.
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National Military Family Association
In this episode:
Besa's upbringing and her relationship with the United States military, how she got involved in journalism, and her career switch. Then, the individuals that inspired her, the missio…
Happy Grateful Blessed
In this episode:
LSI’s background, how Mayor Tran built her life and career, politics, and how they envision their futures shaking out.
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Homebuilding to House Speaker
In this episode:
Speaker Wilson’s journey from business to politics, what it was like starting and running his own construction and homebuilding company, and the different phases of his career. Then, …
Veterans Moving Forward
In this episode:
Gordon's extensive political and professional background, his time as special assistant to the Secretary of the Army, and his transition from the military to becoming a private citiz…
Bennett Group DC
In this episode:
Tim's professional background and his long career in politics, prominent experiences he's had while working in Washington DC, and the start of the Bennett Group DC. Then, how the Ben…
Slatter and LSI History Explained
In this episode:
Kelli's background in foreign manufacturing, how Jerry got involved in the aviation industry, and Jerry's experiences during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Then, his time at Ut…
Ignite Service Through Patriotism Re-Release
In this re-release episode:
Jennie tells us her story after her husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan in November 2018 and how she chose strength and resiliency after tragedy. …
Arctic Slope Re-Release
In this episode:
The story of LSI's work with Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native based corporation, and how the LSI business development strategy transformed the corporation, r…
The Alexander Technique Re-Release
In this re-release episode:
How Sean and Stasia met, Stasia's varied and interesting background, and what the Alexander Technique is. Then, some exercises in the Alexander Technique and how to apply t…
Breaking Intergenerational Poverty in Memphis Re-Release
In this re-release episode:
Cedric's upbringing and some of the impactful experiences he had while in high school, the relationship between eastern Arkansas and Memphis, and some of the socioeconomic …
50 Years Of Winning Re-Release
In this re-release episode:
Sean discusses his personal history with the company, different projects the LSI teams have worked on over the years, key business lessons he has learned, and the future of…
Achieving The Impossible: TANF Re-Release
In this re-release episode:
The original three purposes of TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) and previous program hangups, LSI's successful performance with the Veteran Initiative and how…
Seismic Shifts In Grants Re-Release
In this re-release, Desari Read and her team submitted a $100 million grant to the Department of Energy to ensure a safe and reliable supply of U.S. made batteries, including appropriate storage, lia…
DOCA
In this episode:
John's professional background and how he got involved with DOCA, the surprising founder behind DOCA and his mission for the organization, and the fears behind Congress losing touch …
Titan of LSI
In this episode:
An introduction to Robert's career and prominent life moments, impact on the US Space Force, and how he mentored Sean back in the day. Then, Bob's career milestones, growing up with R…