govmates NextGen

govmates NextGen is a podcast where we will explore industry hot topics, and innovative, collaborative solutions for govcon challenges.

Protecting your IP and Data Rights 01/22/2024

Protecting your IP and Data Rights Join me for a discussion with Cy Alba Partner at PilieroMazza PLLC as we get deep with IP and Data Rights - what do they mean, what can you do, and what do you need to know? /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/29664983

Getting the Most Out of govmates 12/27/2023

Getting the Most Out of govmates So you've joined govmates (You have joined, right? if not - go here 👉🏽 )but now what? Let me tell you a little about how you can get the most out of your govmates membership in 2024. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/29241353

Government Security and the Valley of Death 12/11/2023

Government Security and the Valley of Death Join Meg and Tom Marlow from Dark Wolf Solutions for a discussion on Government Security and the Valley of Death. Get your pen ready, it is note-taking time! /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/29018418

The Human Capital Conversation 11/13/2023

The Human Capital Conversation This week, Meg is joined by Albert Darlington from BOOST LLC to talk about all things in the HR & Recruiting world when it comes to GovCon Growth. Visit to connect with Albert and the BOOST SMEs for your GovCon Growth Needs. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/28617423

How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome in Procurement 10/23/2023

How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome in Procurement Join Meg for a discussion with Courtney Fairchild of Global Services Inc to discuss the importance of preparing for bid season alongside ways in which you can avoid the costly effects of Shiny Object Syndrome in procurement. Visit Courtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalservices /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/28327715

Benefits that Benefit with Jim Campbell 10/09/2023

Benefits that Benefit with Jim Campbell Meg is joined by AXIM Fringe Solutions' Jim Campbell to get the real news on what government contractors need to know about their benefit structure. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/28249775

Tales from a Contracting Officer 09/25/2023

Tales from a Contracting Officer Today Meg is joined by Aubrey Gainfort, Contracting Officer and Podcast host for Breaking the Standard. Tune in as we discuss insight from both sides of the GovCon Landscape. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/28082598

Happy New Fiscal Year! Season 3 Kickoff 09/11/2023

Happy New Fiscal Year! Season 3 Kickoff We're back with season THREE of govmates Next Gen and we can't wait to bring you the episodes we have planned this season. This is a quick kickoff to help you start your FY24 off in a strong, focused way. Episode suggestions: Want to know where govmates is headed? General questions for the govmates team: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/27970107

Advice Roundup - Season 2 Finale 02/27/2023

Advice Roundup - Season 2 Finale In this episode, Meg rounds up the advice shared in season 2 of govmates Next Gen! You can go back and listen to any of the episodes from this season featured on today's episode. We'll see you again this summer! /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/26049507

Engagement Vs. Virality 02/13/2023

Engagement Vs. Virality In this episode, Meg hits you with four ways to bolster your LinkedIn Presence for your personal and company brands. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25903197

Talking Capital with Katie 01/30/2023

Talking Capital with Katie On this episode Meg sits down with Katie Bilek, Co-Founder of govmates and recovering investment banker to discuss access to capital in our current GovCon landscape. Connect with Katie here: Email govmates: [email protected] /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25761966

Tech Talk | Chooch 01/16/2023

Tech Talk | Chooch This week Meg gets to sit down with Michael Liou from Chooch to talk about their technology, innovation, and the state of the industry from an AI perspective. Visit Chooch: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25615197

Kicking of 2023 with a Bowl of Alphabet Soup 01/02/2023

Kicking of 2023 with a Bowl of Alphabet Soup In this episode, Meg brings you a bowl of govmates alphabet soup to help you better entrench yourself in the acronym language used within the govmates ecosystem. She also lays down the travel schedule for the next 6 months to hopefully help you better plan your conference travel this year. OTA Website: TReX Website: OTA Episode: OTA Episode 2: Alphabet Soup on GovCon Untethered: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25476081

Tech Talk | Accrete AI 12/12/2022

Tech Talk | Accrete AI This episode features Bill Will from Accrete AI in a Tech Talk discussion about AI, their recent Argus win, and innovation for dual-use technologies. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: Visit Accrete AI on their website /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25294500

Starting on the Right Foot - Onboarding for Retention 11/28/2022

Starting on the Right Foot - Onboarding for Retention In this episode, Meg is revisiting a conversation with former coworker Lindsay Moore, BOOST's Director of HR and Recruiting Services, to discuss onboarding practices that are repeatable and help to encourage retention of those hard-to-find new hires that you hope to keep! Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-moore-ms-phr-shrm-cp-ccp-0797b43/ /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/25143882

Mitigating Risk - OTA Style 11/14/2022

Mitigating Risk - OTA Style In this episode, Meg is joined by Mike Atkinson and Marty Ryan from Advanced Technology International (ATI). In this discussion we talk about Risk Mitigation for small businesses and non-traditionals, the benefits of OTA consortia, how to get involved with your available resources, and more. Resources for this episode include: ATI's Website: ATI's Collaboration Page: govmates' OTA Page: Season 1 OTA Episode: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24992913

Combating the Valley of Death 10/31/2022

Combating the Valley of Death In this solo episode, Meg shares a definition and some thoughts on how small businesses can prepare for and combat the ever-present "valley of death" in the innovation space. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24842019

GovCon and the Media 10/17/2022

GovCon and the Media In this episode, Meg is joined by Shane Prosser, Co-Founder of GovBrew, to discuss how the government and the GovCon industry are consuming media. Get GovBrew: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24704601

The Truth About Past Performance 10/03/2022

The Truth About Past Performance In this episode Meg is joined by Tan Wilson, President of Entellect, LLC to discuss the ins and outs of past performance. Connect with Tan on LinkedIn: The New Successful Large Account Management: Maintaining and Growing Your Most Important Assets -- Your Customers /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24555129

It's Conference Season 09/19/2022

It's Conference Season This week Meg is joined by Conference Guru, Chelsea Meggitt, to discuss best practices for getting the most out of your conference attendance this season! Connect with Chelsea here: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24399750

A New Season of Next Gen 09/05/2022

A New Season of Next Gen Welcome to Season Two of govmates Next Gen! In this episode we're doing a little back-to-business housekeeping and providing you with some answers to the question of 'Why is working in GovCon so hard!?' /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/24265134

Finale - Season 1 06/22/2022

Finale - Season 1 Today we're bringing you a compilation of this season's final thoughts from each episode! Thank you for being here for our first season and we look forward to seeing you again in September. For more information on each of our featured guests please visit their specific episodes' show notes. /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/23496221

Proposal Prep: Tips from a CO 06/08/2022

Proposal Prep: Tips from a CO This week Meg is joined by Contracting Officer Abby Schultz to discuss the dos and don'ts of building business relationships with COs, how to best reach a CO for questions, and ways to help put your proposal ahead. **Hint** It's all in the requirements. Connect with Abby here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyschultz/ Connect with Meg here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-kerns/ /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/23354498

Tech Talk | Graphene Composites 05/25/2022

Tech Talk | Graphene Composites In this episode Meg is joined by part of the Graphene Composites team to discuss their innovative solutions surrounding nanotechnology engineering. Visit the GC team: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/23220341

Alternative Procurement Opportunities 05/11/2022

Alternative Procurement Opportunities In this episode Meg walks you through the landscape of OTs, SBIRs and STTRs and what they could mean for your small or non-traditional business. For more information regarding consortiums please reach out to [email protected] /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/23071469

Tech Talk | SkyePoint Decisions 04/27/2022

Tech Talk | SkyePoint Decisions In this episodes, Meg is joined by Frank Sturek, President as SkyePoint Decisions to talk all things growth, IT Modernization, and beyond! Visit the SkyePoint page here: /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/22923764

Tech Talk | Immobileyes 04/13/2022

Tech Talk | Immobileyes On this episode, Meg is joined by Atossa Alavi of Immobileyes to discuss the innovation solutions surrounding light technology. Visit Immobileyes: www.immobileyes.com Find Atossa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atossa-alavi-95633016/ /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/22772300

Tech Talk | re:3D 04/01/2022

Tech Talk | re:3D In this episode, Meg is joined by Samantha Snapes Co-Founder of re:3d to discuss trash to treasure and how their 3D-Printing technology is changing the landscape for both the workforce and sustainability. Visit re:3D Online: https://re3d.org/ /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/22643915

TechTalks | Siradel 03/16/2022

TechTalks | Siradel In this episode, Meg is joined by Gregory Reed of Siradel to discuss SmartCity Technology and the advancements that Siradel is making in the space. SmarServices Page: https://smartidf.services/fr /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/22462277

Tech Talk | Trenton Systems 03/02/2022

Tech Talk | Trenton Systems On this episode, Meg sits down with the VP of Marketing for Trenton Systems to learn a little more about the solutions they're providing to the industry. Connect with Yazz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazzk/ Follow Trenton Systems here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trenton-systems/ Follow govmates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/govmates /episode/index/show/govmatesnextgen/id/22302701

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