The single biggest purchaser of goods and services in the world is the US government. Learn the step by step process of winning government contracts from former defense procurement officer Lt Col (ret) Ricky Howard. For more information please visit us at: https://www.dodcontract.com
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The Village Global podcast takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. Learn more at www.villageglobal.vc.
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The Cold Star Project digs into the challenges of scaling fast that tech and Space manufacturing founders encounter. Money does not solve all problems--so what now? Listen in to discover what scaling problems you'll be running into soon, and get a serious advantage in starting to solve them before they run you over!
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Where technology innovation meets 'Minnesota nice.' These are the voices of industry, discussing the hot-button topics of our state's thriving science and technology ecosystem. Hosted by Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Tech Hotdish is the official podcast of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA).
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The Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) inspires, connects and empowers people in order to promote an innovative culture in the U.S. national security. The Minimum Viable Podcast (MVP) is our way of sharing about people, events, and activities going on across the virtuous insurgency. You should also follow us on social media and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop! You can learn more about the DEF community and get involved at def.org/join.
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Village Global's Solarpunk is a podcast about technology, space, and defense. We discuss how western society will use technology to adapt to the changing global landscape. We’re inspired by the theme of solarpunk — the mindset of what the planet will look like when humanity succeeds in solving major contemporary challenges through technology.
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Elon Musk's Government Contracting Strategy
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In this episode we review what Elon Musk's public opinion is on government contracting and how it should be approached. We can take some of these key insights and apply them to our own business. Additionally, it's essential for anyone in this space to understand how the big defense contractors operate and how so very few companies have risen to com…
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Auren Hoffman and Ben Casnocha on Career Strategy, Undiscovered Talent, Networks, and more
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Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and GP of Flex Capital, interviewed Ben Casnocha, Village Global co-founder and partner, on Auren's World of DaaS podcast. They are longtime friends and had a wide-ranging discussion on career strategy, evaluating founders, serendipity, wealth, and much more. We've cross-posted that conversation here. Highlights: The…
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Mastering Federal Contracting: Gavi Tice
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GET "GovClose" CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Hire A Trained Government Conrtracting Expert: https://govclose.com/contracts-training FREE BOOK: Download the "Government Contract Planner" For Free at https://www.dodcontract.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Ch…
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Howie Liu on Airtable's Early Days, Scaling, and AI
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Howie Liu, founder and CEO of Airtable, was interviewed by Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha live in downtown San Francisco in front of an audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. Highlights: - Embracing discomfort is part of the founder's journey. Learning to tolerate and even appreciate this discomfort is impo…
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This Business Made Millions in Government Contracts
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GET "GovClose" CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Hire A Trained Government Conrtracting Expert: https://govclose.com/contracts-training FREE BOOK: Download the "Government Contract Planner" For Free at https://www.dodcontract.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Ch…
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Ethan Martin: Journey from Sales Veteran to GovCon Consultant
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GET "GovClose" CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Hire A Trained Government Conrtracting Expert: https://govclose.com/contracts-training FREE BOOK: Download the "Government Contract Planner" For Free at https://www.dodcontract.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Ch…
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin!…
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How To Read An RFP For Government Contracts
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SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS FIRST https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 GET CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification FREE BOOK: Download the "Government Contract Planner" For Free at https://www.dodcontract.com Retired Colonel Lewis Orn…
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How To Build A GovCon Consulting Business
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin!…
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How To Submit A Proposal Everyday! Interview With Jon Confrancesco
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin!…
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin!…
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Learn the realities of selling to the government and why it often takes longer than expected. Discover effective strategies to expedite the process, such as leveraging existing government customers, understanding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and exploring the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. The discussion also…
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SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Chanel! https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 GET CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification SCHEDULE A BUSINESS GROWTH COACHING SESSION WITH Lt Col (Ret) Howard https://www.dodcontract.com/offers/icoUFuC2/checkout …
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Guillermo Rauch on AI, Scaling Vercel, and The Future of Web Apps
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Guillermo Rauch is founder and CEO of Vercel, a company that provides the developer tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. He was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and general partner at Village Global, an early stage venture capital firm backed by some of the world’s most successful entrep…
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How To Write A Proposal That Wins Government Contracts in 2024
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Don't "START" a Government Contracting Business
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The US Government Does Not Allow You To See This... So Here It Is
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Get Certified as a GovClose Advisor at govclose.com Check out Govly at govly.com Join the 3 Day Lead Challenge 6-8 Aug 2024! I talked to the CEO of Govly and he shows you all of the advances they've made with their system and how they are matching hundreds of primes and subcontractors and helping them win big contracts. If you've ever wondered whet…
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John's Tech Start Up Lands $2M+ In Lucrative Government Contracts!
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Get the GovClose Certification https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification In this interview I talk with John Martin, CEO of BUNDLAR. John's augmented reality tech company has claimed multiple contracts with the DoD and things are really taking off for them! In this episode you can learn how a small team can win big government contracts using a st…
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Starting A Government Contracting Consulting Business
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Welcome to this week's episode of the DoD Contract Academy! Today, we're diving into the world of government contracting, exploring why getting certified and trained in this field can open up incredibly lucrative opportunities. We'll share insights from our comprehensive certification program under GovClose, guiding you on how to start a profitable…
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Encore: Secrets of Public Speaking and Oral Communication from Renowned Speaking Coach
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Michael Balaoing, founder of Candlelion, joins Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha on this episode to discuss: - The importance of the acronym WTF (what’s the feeling?) when you’re giving a presentation. - The four roles that you take on as a speaker: captain, pilot, guide, and game show host. - The five questions to ask when seeking…
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Ep: 145 Business Plan For Government Contracting
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Imagine you had the chance to win a $20 million government contract by winning a race. But there's a catch: the race isn't just about speed; it's about wisdom and strategy. In this episode of the DoD Contract Academy Podcast, we dive into a parable about three brothers, each representing a different approach to winning government contracts. The you…
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Understanding Government Contract Timelines
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Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs
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Brad Feld (@bfeld), VC at Foundry Group and co-author with Dave Jilk of The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha to discuss: - Common misconceptions about Nietzsche and why being misunderstood makes him an especially interesting philosopher. - What Nietzsche can teach entrepreneurs deciding whet…
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Uncovering The Truth: Surprising Answers To The Top 5 Government Contract Questions!
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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase
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Thejo Kote (@thejo) talks to Village partner Ben Casnocha. Thejo is a two-time founder and CEO. His current company, Airbase, is a spend management platform serving companies with 100 and 5,000 employees like Coda, 15Five, Front, Marqueta, CaptivateIQ, Abnormal, and more. Airbase has raised over $200 million, has tens of millions in ARR, and is con…
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How To Use SAM.gov To Find Meetings That Win Government Contracts (Full Guide)
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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more
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Michelle Zatlyn (@zatlyn), co-founder, president, and COO of Cloudflare, joined Village Global co-founder and partner Ben Casnocha for a masterclass with our founders in late 2020. They discussed: - The origin story of Cloudflare, including how the co-founders met, and how Michelle realized that she too could start a company. - Her advice on fundra…
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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak
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We're excited to launch a new EIR program for data science founders in partnership with Rackhouse Ventures, founded by Kevin Novak. Learn more about the program: https://www.villageglobal.vc/rackhouse-village-global-eir-program Kevin Novak (@novakkm), an early Uber employee, was instrumental in developing their data science program and was the crea…
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Unlocking Veteran Potential: Transforming Military Skills into Civilian Success with Forces Horizon
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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO
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This encore episode is a recording of a special masterclass roundtable session for our founders with John Donahoe. John is CEO of Nike and was previously CEO of ServiceNow and eBay. He is known as one of the most inspirational leaders in Silicon Valley and is a highly sought-after mentor to CEOs including Brian Chesky at Airbnb, Drew Houston at Dro…
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Turning Leads into Meetings: The Art of Securing Government Contracts (Part 2 of 3)
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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt
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Chris Lunt is a technology executive with more than 25 years of experience building web services and data platforms. He is in his seventh year as the CTO for the NIH's All of Us Research Program. He joined the NIH from GetInsured, where he worked to improve health insurance shopping and enrollment systems. Previously Chris ran VC-backed internet st…
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Learn How To Develop Your GOVCON Niche!
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The “Middle Man” Strategy for #govcon is 🐂💩
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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg
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Michael Hochberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hochberg/) is a physicist and a founder of four successful startup companies in semiconductors and telecommunications, including Luxtera, acquired by Cisco in 2019, and Elenion, acquired by Nokia in 2020. He won the highest awards for young scientists in Singapore (NRF Fellowship) and the United States …
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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane
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Matt Pellini, Managing Director at Hamilton Lane, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - Matt says the secondaries market has grown over 5x from 15 years ago to now. - Selling in the secondary market used to be a sign of distress but is no longer. There are many different reasons for doing so and it’s mostly a sign of a manager being…
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State & Local Gov Contracts: Interview w/ Lisa Rehurek
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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman
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Christopher Ailman (@CJAtheCIO), Chief Investment Officer at CalSTRS, joins Olga Serhiyevich on this episode. Highlights: - CalSTRS, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, was created in 1913 and is actually older than Social Security. It has over 400 members who are over 100 years old who are still receiving their pension. - Chris says …
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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga
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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Mark Pincus (@markpinc) was interviewed by Ben Casnocha in San Francisco in front of a live audience of portfolio founders, friends of the firm, and LPs. Mark is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Zynga, and is an angel investor in Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other companies. He tal…
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A client of mine recently won a 9 figure government contract, as a subcontractor! This is how we did it...
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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy
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This encore episode is a recording of a special event where Bill Gates was interviewed in San Francisco by Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite. It originally took place in 2018 in front of a live audience of Village Global founders and friends of the firm. We are honored to count Bill Gates among our luminary LPs whose financial capital and engag…
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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China
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Jerry originally joined us on the podcast in 2019. He is co-founder of Yahoo! and founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures. He was interviewed in front of a live audience in San Francisco by Village Global co-founder and partner, Ben Casnocha. Jerry told stories from the early days of Yahoo! and explained his lessons learned from the experience. He a…
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3 Steps That Win Government Contracts
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How Superplastic Built a Social Media-Native Character Universe
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Paul Budnitz, founder of Superplastic, and Jennifer van Dijk, CEO of Superplastic, join Christina Des Vaux, head of marketing and platform at Village Global, on this episode. Takeaways: Superplastic is a creatively-led company that has managed to maintain its unique identity and artistic integrity while nevertheless running a thriving business. The…
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Mike Brown - What is the Role of Commercial Technology In Great Power Competition? - CSP S04E18
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Past Defense Innovation Unit Director, visiting Scholar at Stanford, former large tech company CEO, and current venture capitalist Mike Brown is this interview guest on the Cold Star Project. Host Jason Kanigan asks Mike about the role of commercial technology in Great Power competition. We discuss: what "commercial technology" is (not just silicon…
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Inbound Government Contract Leads & How To Get Them With Michael LeJeune
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Foreign Military Sales: My 7 Day Adventure!
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