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
A Higher Emphasis On Purpose (HR Magic II)
In this episode:
What Jessica sees shifting in the labor market, her process for hiring new employees, what recruiting at LSI looks like, and advice for individuals who want to work at LSI. Then, res…
The Future of Army Installations
In this episode:
Mr. Napoli's background and professional history, the current state of installations and where they may be heading, and how installation leadership can strengthen their communities t…
It's Time To Get Movin' (BIL/IIJA Part IV)
In this episode:
Defining Justice 40 and how it impacts BIL projects, the new timeline of the NOFOs and RFPs, and how command centers are vital to win BIL funding. Then, the impact of midterm election…
F-16's and Supply Chains
In this episode:
The F-16 TCG conference, history of F-16 and F-35 jets, supply chain issues and problems surrounding the fighter jet industry, LSI's SCM experience and knowledge, and how LSI has deve…
A New Perspective
In this episode:
Lauren discusses her experiences in producing the podcast so far, creating an engaging podcast and the strategies she created to achieve that, and her beliefs on creating authenticity…
Human Like Everyone Else
In this episode:
Sean's experience with being a husband and father while running a company, how he has learned to balance work and family, and things he would do differently if he had the chance to go…
Breaking Intergenerational Poverty in Memphis
In this 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 and geograp…
Number One... Again
In this episode:
Pete's professional background and career, his acting background and work with Hale Center Theatre, and the economic changes in the state of Utah. Then, his experiences on the Utah C…
Front Row Seat to Change
In this episode:
Amanda's storied career and the valuable experiences she's had, her work with the Larry H. Miller Company, and what her crisis communications plan was when Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jaz…
50 Years of Winning
In this 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 LSI.
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Seismic Shifts In Grants
Two weeks ago, 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, liabilit…
Service in the Utah Senate
In this episode:
Todd's law career and how he got involved in politics, the various legislative committees Todd's served on, and the unusual technique that Todd employed to successfully win a Senate…
Utah's Future Is Bright
In this episode:
How President Adams got involved in politics, a flashback to the 90s, and projects that the Utah Senate and LSI have collaborated on. Then, the bill President Adams is most proud of a…
BIL Broadband Update
In this episode:
Tom and Bob's professional background, the partnership between River Oaks Communications and LSI, how the $42b BIL funding is being allocated for broadband, BEAD NOFO's, and the Justi…
Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)
In this episode:
Terry's professional background and how got to LSI, PTAC's program history, and an in-depth look into the LSI-PTAC relationship. Then, why PTAC is such a big deal, what businesses qu…
Greenland: To the Extreme
In this episode:
Sean's 10 day trip to Greenland, how he prepared to go, a brief history of Greenland and its native population, his thoughts on skiing and this trip's difficulty, and some of the expe…
Developing pWin
In this episode:
Defining pWin and how LSI defines it for the customer, how Josh approaches pWin with customers, and how we establish a probability of win. Then, the importance of a winning attitude a…
Dreamers vs. Doers
In this episode:
Sarah's impressive professional background and how she came to work at LSI, her process for building the 2022 LSI strategy plan, her relationships with the c-suite team, and how Sarah…
Tribal Grant Writing
In this episode:
Brooke's professional background, a brief rundown of LSI's history collaborating with tribal nations, some of Brooke's experiences writing grants for tribes, and how LSI is building r…
It's All About Service
In this episode:
Rep. Dr. Fleming's fascinating career and background, his thoughts on his medical background and how it influenced his time in Congress, and what surprised him most while he was servi…