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GovCon DIFFERENT

Think TedTalks meets the federal space. Ideas from the outside applied to GovCon to drive change. Different perspectives, different ideas, different solutions. GovCon DIFFERENT invites the world experts to take a crack at GovCon problems to break down what they know into something you should. Insights and discoveries that breathe life and inspiration into the GovCon market. The GovCon DIFFERENT podcast scours the globe searching for the so called Crazy ones – the ones that are making a difference in their industry. From actors and astronauts to skydivers and screen writers. Different ideas from different industries, uncovered, unvarnished and smashed together to produce change in the federal space. Join us as we explore a world of GovCon possibilities.

Business Innovation Technology Management Inspiration Government
Update frequency
every 18 days
Average duration
58 minutes
Episodes
60
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Disinformation - Suzanne Kelly

Disinformation - Suzanne Kelly

Disinformation is spreading like a cancer eating away at the foundational pillars of our country. And even the smartest can be fooled. Suzanne Kelly shares concrete methods to counter the click bait …

00:34:48  |   Mon 11 Jul 2022
Bitcoin Boom or Bust - Dan Held

Bitcoin Boom or Bust - Dan Held

Bitcoin investors are on a wild ride. But is it worth it? Does Bitcoin really have value? Why is it so volatile? Does it really help the little guy? Dan Held answers tough questions and offers though…

00:53:01  |   Thu 23 Jun 2022
Fostering AI Adoption - Dr. Reggie Brothers

Fostering AI Adoption - Dr. Reggie Brothers

Wars will be won with the power of AI. But how can an operator trust the technology now when lives are on the line? Dr. Reggie Brothers lifts us out of the algorithms to see the real story. It's all …

01:11:22  |   Tue 24 May 2022
Igniting a Passion for STEM - Dr. Panchanathan

Igniting a Passion for STEM - Dr. Panchanathan

Imagine the life changing power of transporting kids to the international space station. The power of transforming math and science into spectacular discoveries that IGNITE lifelong passions for lear…

00:46:18  |   Wed 30 Mar 2022
Complacency Kills - Jonathan Wackrow

Complacency Kills - Jonathan Wackrow

When your job is protecting the president, the smallest mistake can lead to unthinkable costs. Former Secret Service Special Agent Jonathan Wackrow shares the story of what it takes to protect the le…

01:01:20  |   Wed 23 Mar 2022
The Supply Chain Misnomer - Dr. David Bray, Daniella Taveau, Trent Teyema

The Supply Chain Misnomer - Dr. David Bray, Daniella Taveau, Trent Teyema

The supply chain crisis is a big problem. But is it the real problem? Daniella Taveau, Dr. David Bray, and Trent Teyema uncover the real challenges–data, cyber, policy, mindset–and offer adaptive sol…

01:19:56  |   Fri 18 Feb 2022
Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke

Dopamine Nation - Dr. Anna Lembke

Our addiction to pleasure is killing us. The relentless pursuit of dopamine stimuli: social media, texting, gaming, drugs, food, news, gambling, and shopping is causing pain, misery, and mental disin…

00:55:50  |   Tue 25 Jan 2022
Bet on America - Kurt Scherer

Bet on America - Kurt Scherer

Can the U.S. really keep pace with autocratic governments in the tech war? Kurt Scherer, Managing Partner at C5 Capital, breaks down how our decentralized bottom-up approach will prevail. And that's …

01:06:56  |   Tue 14 Dec 2021
Adventure Storytelling - Mike Douglas

Adventure Storytelling - Mike Douglas

"The Godfather of Free Skiing," Mike Douglas, has amazed millions–Warren Miller movies and ski magazines–launching cliffs and charging steep terrain. Mike tells his story of transitioning from profes…

00:55:45  |   Fri 03 Dec 2021
Lessons from Thor - Kim DeFiori

Lessons from Thor - Kim DeFiori

Sometimes you need your nose licked! War vet Kim DeFiori shares stories from her new book, Lessons from Thor. Soldiers learn to go to war but not how to come back... But with a yellow lab's love, dee…

00:48:31  |   Fri 12 Nov 2021
Facing Facts: America & the Tech War - Nicolas Chaillan

Facing Facts: America & the Tech War - Nicolas Chaillan

As America binges on TikTok, the Kardashians, and political egoism, a brutal reality rockets forward; China is winning the tech war. Nicolas Chaillan, former Air Force and Space Force Chief Software …

01:12:07  |   Fri 22 Oct 2021
Give Ideas A Chance - Randy Klimpert

Give Ideas A Chance - Randy Klimpert

The word "No" is the antithesis of possibility, the Skeletor of success. Why are most new ideas shot down in seconds? How can organizations give ideas the space, time, and nutrients to grow into valu…

01:15:42  |   Mon 27 Sep 2021
Clarity in Crisis - Marc Polymeropoulos

Clarity in Crisis - Marc Polymeropoulos

Marc Polymeropoulos delivers leadership principles forged in fire–executed agents, Hellfire justice, family sacrifice–having led the CIA’s most important operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Marc's Cl…

01:08:40  |   Tue 14 Sep 2021
Lessons at 180 MPH - Julia Landauer

Lessons at 180 MPH - Julia Landauer

Enduring 130 degrees, dirty tactics, and split second decisions—NACSAR racing is tough business and everyone hates to lose. But how do you really win? The car, crew, and driver are just the beginning…

00:56:44  |   Fri 03 Sep 2021
Master of Disguise - Jonna Mendez

Master of Disguise - Jonna Mendez

Jonna Mendez—former CIA Chief of Disguise—transports us to the cold streets of Moscow, bringing intel operations to life. One wrong move gets you killed. Jonna enthralls with stories of espionage, il…

01:17:43  |   Tue 24 Aug 2021
AI & Warfare - Secretary Work

AI & Warfare - Secretary Work

Vice Chair of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Robert Work transports us to the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea to demonstrate the predictive power of AI at war. Fi…

00:36:32  |   Mon 26 Jul 2021
The Case for Acquisition Reform - Katharina McFarland

The Case for Acquisition Reform - Katharina McFarland

Major nationwide reforms are needed to win the AI battle, yet a Titanic sized barrier stands in the way–our current Acquisitions system; a labyrinth of red tape, redundancy, and requirements. Nationa…

00:46:44  |   Mon 12 Jul 2021
America and AI - NSCAI Report

America and AI - NSCAI Report

For the first time since World War Two, America's technological dominance is under threat and our adversaries are deploying AI at a faster rate than we are. But the battle isn't over. The National Se…

00:09:25  |   Sun 27 Jun 2021
Need a Business Therapist? - Steve Faktor

Need a Business Therapist? - Steve Faktor

Is your organization stuck in the minutiae and tripping over the complexity of the fed space?  Steve Faktor, aka the business therapist, gives us a free session on the couch explaining how to ask the…

01:12:20  |   Tue 18 May 2021
Brain Hacking: The Matrix is Now - Dr. Divya Chander

Brain Hacking: The Matrix is Now - Dr. Divya Chander

Remember when Neo says, “I know kung fu”after plugging into the Matrix? Science fiction, right? Wrong. Brain Hackers likeDr. Divya Chander are mapping brains,implanting new experiences, and radically…

01:17:33  |   Thu 15 Apr 2021
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