GovCon Executive Slice

Welcome to GovCon Executive Slice, the podcast where we hear perspectives from leaders who’ve built, scaled, and delivered while shaping the future of government contracting. Each episode features candid conversations with those who share insights on their company’s growth, challenges they’ve overcome, and the personal milestones that drive their success. From innovation and strategy to leadership and legacy, we uncover the stories behind the titles.

GovCon Executive Slice is a government podcast hosted by orangeslices, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

orangeslices hosts GovCon Executive Slice, a government show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  Forum One CEO Elisabeth Bradley on Why Digital Trust Has Become Government's Most Valuable Asset

  Aug 13, 202624 min

  Trust has become one of government's most valuable assets. Increasingly, it's earned, or lost, through a digital experience. For nearly three decades, Forum One has helped government agencies and mission-driven organizations navigate that reality, combining strategy, design, data, and technology to create digital experiences that strengthen public trust, improve engagement, and help organizations deliver greater mission impact. As digital expectations continue to evolve and artificial intelligence reshapes the way organizations think about service delivery, the need for thoughtful, mission-first digital strategy has never been greater. David Blackburn recently sat down with Elisabeth Bradley , CEO of Forum One, for a conversation about what nearly 30 years of helping organizations modernize has taught the firm about digital transformation, public trust, and the future of government technology. Elisabeth's leadership journey mirrors Forum One's own evolution. After helping shape the firm's strategy through a series of executive leadership roles, she now leads one of the industry's most respected digital consultancies serving government agencies and mission-driven organizations. Her perspective is informed by years spent helping organizations align strategy, technology, communications, and human-centered design to create measurable outcomes that matter. Throughout the conversation, David and Elisabeth explore why digital trust has become inseparable from public trust, how agencies can think differently about creating meaningful digital experiences, and why successful AI adoption has far less to do with chasing the latest technology than it does with solving real mission challenges. They also reflect on what has changed, and what hasn't, across nearly three decades of supporting organizations working to improve lives, strengthen communities, and deliver on some of government's most important missions. Whether you're a government leader, GovCon executive, digital strategist, technologist, or simply interested in how thoughtful innovation can create lasting impact, this conversation offers practical insights from a leader whose career has been dedicated to helping organizations turn ideas into meaningful results. To connect with Elisabeth, follow her on LinkedIn here . Learn more about Forum One by visiting their webpage here .

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  Episode #47

  DecisionPoint CEO Brian Flood and Prescient Edge CEO Alexander Granados on Leading Through Change, Innovation, and National Security

  Aug 6, 202637 min

  The next generation of federal leaders won't be defined by the technology they adopt. They'll be defined by how effectively they help government solve increasingly complex mission and national security challenges. OrangeSlices recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brian Flood , Founder and CEO of DecisionPoint Corporation, and Alex Granados , CEO of Prescient Edge, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, innovation, growth, and what it takes to build organizations that consistently deliver in today's evolving federal market. Brian has spent his career helping organizations anticipate change and turn complexity into opportunity, building DecisionPoint into a trusted innovation partner delivering enterprise IT, modernization, and mission support solutions that strengthen government performance. Under Alex's leadership, Prescient Edge has emerged as one of the federal market's premier intelligence and national security partners, combining operational expertise with advanced technologies to help the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies stay ahead of rapidly evolving mission challenges. Moderating the discussion is Ryan Reiskin , Partner at The Baldwin Group. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. At The Baldwin Group, they help provide the solutions clients need to have confidence and gain peace of mind as they pursue what's possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Throughout the discussion, these leaders share candid perspectives on leading through change, investing in innovation without losing operational discipline, building organizations prepared for what's next, and the leadership decisions they believe will define the next generation of successful federal contractors. If you're interested in how respected GovCon CEOs are thinking about growth, mission execution, national security, and long-term competitive advantage, this is a conversation well worth your time. To connect with Brian, follow him on LinkedIn here . Learn more about DecisionPoint Corporation by visiting their webpage here . To connect with Alex, follow him on LinkedIn here . Learn more about Prescient Edge by visiting their webpage here . Thank you to The Baldwin Group for sponsoring this podcast.

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  Episode #46

  OmniTrust CEO David Sequino on Why Digital Trust Is Becoming the Next Cybersecurity Battleground

  Aug 3, 202617 min

  What if the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing government and industry isn't stopping the next attack, but proving who, or what, can actually be trusted? As AI, connected devices, software supply chains, and machine identities continue to expand, trust has become one of the most strategic issues organizations face. The organizations that can establish and govern trust across these increasingly complex ecosystems will be far better positioned to manage risk, accelerate innovation, and prepare for what's next. David Blackburn recently sat down with David Sequino , Co-Founder and CEO of OmniTrust, to discuss why digital trust is rapidly becoming a boardroom issue. With decades of experience securing more than two billion connected devices and enabling more than three billion secure software updates annually, David shares how OmniTrust has evolved from securing embedded systems to delivering Trust Lifecycle Management across devices, cloud environments, digital identities, cryptographic assets, software supply chains, and emerging AI ecosystems. During the conversation, they explore why post-quantum security timelines are far more urgent than many executives realize, the technical realities of migrating to quantum-safe cryptography, and why traditional security models struggle in a future where autonomous AI agents are making decisions at machine speed. If you're responsible for cybersecurity, technology strategy, digital transformation, AI, or enterprise risk, this conversation provides a practical look at where digital trust is headed and what leaders should be thinking about today. It's a timely discussion for executives who want to understand not just the technology, but the strategic decisions that will shape the next generation of secure systems. To connect with David, follow him on LinkedIn here . Learn more about OmniTrust by visiting their webpage here .

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  Episode #45

  Exited Founder Alex Cohen on Why Statecraft Is Reimagining the Future of Government Work

  Jul 30, 202626 min

  For decades, we've tried to make government work better by adding more people, more processes, and more technology. But what if the next breakthrough isn't another software platform. What if it's a fundamentally different way of thinking about work itself? David Blackburn recently connected with Alex Cohen , Co-Founder and CEO of Statecraft. Alex is an exited founder who has spent years building technology for government and other highly regulated environments. After successfully building and selling his previous company, he's back with a new venture focused on a bold vision for the future of government work. Statecraft is building what it calls an AI workforce, helping agencies automate the work that slows organizations down so public servants can spend more time focused on the mission. Rather than simply making individual tasks more efficient, the company's vision is to rethink how government work gets accomplished from end to end. In this conversation, Alex shares what inspired him to launch Statecraft, why he believes the timing is right for this next evolution of AI, and how emerging technologies such as AI agents could reshape the way agencies operate. Whether you're a government leader, technology executive, or GovCon innovator, you'll come away with a better understanding of where AI is headed, what challenges still need to be solved, and why this may be one of the most important conversations taking place in the federal market today. To connect with Alex, follow him on LinkedIn here . Learn more about Statecraft by visiting their webpage here .

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  Episode #44

  Why Most SBIR Technologies Never Reach Phase III. Nicole Tripputi of Bidwell Solutions Explains Why

  Jul 20, 202626 min

  Most SBIR companies know how to win research funding. Far fewer know how to turn that success into a funded Phase III contract. In a recent conversation with OrangeSlices Founder David Blackburn, Nicole Tripputi , Founder of Bidwell Solutions and former Air Force Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant, pulled back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood challenges in the federal market: transitioning innovative technologies from SBIR success to operational adoption. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across contracting, program offices, and industry, Nicole shares what she learned from sitting on the government side of the table, where promising technologies often stall, why contracting teams and industry frequently struggle to align, and what agencies risk when they wait too long to engage with innovative companies. The discussion goes beyond theory, exploring the realities of Phase III execution, stakeholder engagement, acquisition strategy, and the decisions that ultimately determine whether a technology becomes a funded capability or remains a successful prototype. For SBIR awardees, technology innovators, growth leaders, and companies trying to understand how government actually buys innovation, this conversation offers an inside look at the challenges and opportunities that exist between a successful Phase I or Phase II award and a signed Phase III contract. If you've ever asked, "We have the technology, so why isn't this moving forward?" this is a podcast you'll want to hear. To connect with Nicole, follow her on LinkedIn here . Learn more about Bidwell Solutions by visiting their webpage here .

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