GovCon Executive Slice

OrangeSlices recently hosted a new episode in our CEO Perspectives podcast series, bringing together three exceptional leaders from across the GovCon community for a candid conversation about what it takes to compete and lead in today’s evolving federal market. Joining the discussion were  Leah Sanders , CEO of D&G Solutions,  Naveen Krishnamurthy , CEO of RIVA Solutions, and  Tim Borchert , C...

Fresh off a breakout year and a $30M Series B raise, Sean Doherty joins David Blackburn for a timely conversation about the future of AI in government contracting. As CEO of GovDash, Sean has helped scale the company from an AI native business development tool into a full scale, AI driven platform supporting capture, proposal, pricing, and contract workflows across nearly 200 contractors, includin...

On this episode of GovCon Executive Slice, Shelley McGuire chats with Jim Bobeck , CEO of FHAS Inc., shares how a 30-year-old company has remained a trusted small business in the federal healthcare space while navigating constant change in government contracting. An attorney by background and a longtime leader at FHAS, Jim explains how the company built its reputation around a clear niche, medical...

On this episode of GovCon Executive Slice, David Blackburn welcomes Stacey Piper , Founder and CEO Piper Strategies and host of the Branding the Beltway podcast, to talk about what it really takes to stand out at GovCon events. The conversation digs into how companies show up, get noticed, and leave a lasting impression in crowded rooms. Stacey challenges the idea that branding at events starts an...

In this episode, David Blackburn sits down with Krystn Macomber , Founder and CEO of Summit Strategy and one of the most respected voices in GovCon growth. Krystn has spent more than twenty years transforming marketing, business development, and proposal teams into true revenue engines. She has partnered with companies from early stage to global scale, building the systems, processes, and brand al...

In this conversation, David Blackburn is joined by Blake Harvey , the newly announced President of Red Team Consulting, one of the most trusted institutions in the GovCon market. Blake has been with Red Team since 2018, rising through the ranks and helping shape how contractors approach business development, capture, and long-term growth. Red Team Consulting has been a steady, respected voice in t...

In this episode, David Blackburn sits down with Tom Springer , Managing Partner at SD Capital, for a grounded, experience-driven conversation on what truly drives successful middle-market transactions.   Drawing on decades of experience as a business owner, operator, advisor, and former portfolio company CEO, Tom offers a clear-eyed look at how buyers evaluate companies and where sellers often lea...

David Blackburn, CEO of OrangeSlices AI, recently sat down with Bryon Kroger , CEO of Rise8. The conversation traces Bryon’s journey from his Air Force career to co-founding Kessel Run to now leading Rise8, a company focused on helping large enterprises deliver better software at the speed mission demands.   Bryon has been at the center of several major shifts in defense software development, incl...

In this podcast, David Blackburn connects with ⁠Christian Ferreira⁠ , CEO of Procurement Sciences AI. The company is reshaping how government contractors operate in a market that grows more competitive every day. Procurement Sciences AI is the team behind Awarded AI. The first AI native operating system built specifically for GovCon. A platform that unifies opportunity discovery, bid decisions, pr...

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the fireside chat between Adam McNair and Bryon Kroger. Click here to view the entire event .

In this episode, David Blackburn catches up with Corey Solivan , founder of Data Room AI. The company is building tools that take the flood of open federal data and turn it into something growth and strategy teams can actually use. Clear insight, faster planning, and a more connected view of the GovCon landscape. We dig into three main areas. First. The core problem that led to the creation of Dat...

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the information shared by Ted Rose of Rose Financial. Click here to view the entire event .

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the information shared by Matt Vean of JP MorganChase. Click here to view the entire event .

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the information shared by Marty Brennan of The Baldwin Group. Click here to view the entire event .

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the information shared by Eric Mothershead of The Baldwin Group. Click here to view the entire event .

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the fireside chat between Sharon Heaton and Gautam Ijoor. Click here to view the entire event .

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the fireside chat between Sarah Djamshidi and Mehul Sanghani. Click here to view the entire event .

GovCon firms are being challenged to compete like never before. To win, they must be faster, leaner, and more efficient, delivering outcomes that drive measurable value for both customers and shareholders. For CEOs, that means focusing on growth, efficiency, and strategic positioning while minimizing distractions that do not add value. This urgency is heightened by the new administration’s evolvin...

In this episode, David Blackburn sits down with Joshua Skule , Founder and CEO of Bow Wave LLC, a HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business making its mark across the national security community. After a distinguished 21-year career with the FBI, where he rose to serve as Executive Assistant Director for Intelligence leading a global team of 5,000 and managing a $3 billion program,...

David Blackburn, CEO of OrangeSlices, sat down with Eric Laychock , the newly recruited Chief Operating Officer at Alpha Omega. With more than 17 years in consulting, including his leadership as a Managing Director at KPMG, Eric brings the kind of experience and vision that match Alpha Omega’s rapid rise as one of the fastest-growing firms in the federal sector. Alpha Omega isn’t just scaling - it...

Welcome to GovCon Executive Slice, the podcast where we explore the personal paths and pivotal decisions of leaders driving the future of government contracting. Nine months ago, one of the biggest headlines in federal health IT dropped: Tria Federal acquired Softrams. The deal combined two rising players and positioned Tria and its leadership team as one of the powerhouse companies shaping the fu...

Welcome to GovCon Executive Slice, the podcast where we explore the personal paths and pivotal decisions of leaders driving the future of government contracting. Listen in as David Blackburn sits down with Katrina and Chris Koomey, CEO and COO of Thorben Consulting, an SBA-certified woman-owned small business that has been a trusted SAP and ERP partner to the federal government for more than two d...

T Welcome to GovCon Executive Slice, the podcast where we explore the personal paths and pivotal decisions of leaders driving the future of government contracting. This episode features  Jena Jones , CEO of PGT Solutions, a woman-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned IT and strategic modernization partner serving government agencies and healthcare organizations. From her early career as a U.S....

Welcome to GovCon Executive Slice, the podcast where we explore the personal paths and pivotal decisions of leaders driving the future of government contracting. In this episode, host David Blackburn sits down with  Gurpreet Singh , CEO of Infotrend, to unpack the journey that led him to helm a company at the intersection of mission, innovation, and public service. With a background that spans bot...