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.
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The importance of building an effective stimulus command center NOW, how to gain access to more funding, designating appropriate space and locations for command centers, and effectiv…
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Appropriate levels of feedback from our leaders, adjusting to the hybrid workplace, introducing the scorecard concept without micromanaging your team, and working with the Millennial …
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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…
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Developing your pipeline and prioritizing opportunities, connecting with government customers, and approaching strategic intelligence during campaigns. Then, interfacing between prop…
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Brig. General Burda's experiences with the United States Air Force in Europe and the Middle East, current methodologies and teachings for young cadets today, and lessons he learned as…
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The artistic yet demanding nature of proposals and grants, preparing for RFP drops, the length evolution of proposals, sharing a convincing story with the selection authorities, and t…
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The importance of positive attitude, global mindsets and working across borders, and advice for translating overall business development strategy into a larger, overall vision. Then, …
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LSI's economic development model, vertical markets and ecosystems, cluster development, SBIR/STTR, and rural communities strategy. Then, the positive economic results of LSI economic …
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Commander Chip Laingen's experience in the Navy and transition into the private sector, capturing new business, and the birth and rapid growth of the Defense Alliance. Then, supportin…
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A numerical deep dive into the $1.2 trillion, the three buckets of the act, and how the act will stimulate job creation. Then, defining the primary customer, specific appropriations f…
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Quantifying your dream list and making those dreams a reality, the genesis of gamification, and turning business into an experience. Next, the dichotomy between recreation and work, a…
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We focus on Sean's early acquisitions, Summer and her experiences at LSI, client identification services, and the intense, organic growth that our team has experienced during the past…
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The drastic evolution of proposal development, keys to effective short-storytelling, and advice on complex technical proposals. Then, managing team and client relationships, utilizing…
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A reflection of Chris' impressive career with the US Air Force and federal government, methodologies for reviewing contracts and proposals, and the constantly swinging pendulum in pro…
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An in-depth look into James' impressive career, the myths and fears of working with the federal government, how business development became an essential part of supply chain manageme…
We would love to see our listeners at the "What's Up In Eastern Idaho!" Power of Place virtual conference! Attendees can expect a day of a new regional marketing strategy developed by REDI, thought p…
Josh Johnson has 30 years of experience under his belt, split evenly between the House of Congress, Senate, and LSI. Through his experience, Josh has developed a keen understanding of the working log…
Summary: Before working with LSI, Catherine Slatter was building her career at Goodrich Corporation to pursue her passion for business and aerospace development. She quickly rose through Goodrich and…
Summary: The LSI Behind the Win podcast began as an internal communications tactic to keep the organization connected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, employees and clients ali…