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Game Changers for Government ContractorsEp 312: Leading Through AdversityWe recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Alexander, CEO of Boost LLC and co-founder of govmates. Dive into Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey, her innovative approach to matching government contractors, and the unique challenges she navigates in the federal contracting realm. The heart of this episode is about Stephanie's personal battle with breast cancer and how she navigated one this unforeseen challenge as a business owner and leader for her two companies. Discover how Stephanie's clarity on priorities and reliance on her team have not only propelled her businesses forward but also offered profound life lessons. This episode is...2024-04-0136 min
Game Changers for Government ContractorsEp 312: Leading Through AdversityWe recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Alexander, CEO of Boost LLC and co-founder of govmates. Dive into Stephanie's entrepreneurial journey, her innovative approach to matching government contractors, and the unique challenges she navigates in the federal contracting realm. The heart of this episode is about Stephanie's personal battle with breast cancer and how she navigated one this unforeseen challenge as a business owner and leader for her two companies. Discover how Stephanie's clarity on priorities and reliance on her team have not only propelled her businesses forward but also offered profound life lessons. This episode is...2024-04-0135 min
govmates NextGenProtecting your IP and Data RightsJoin 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?2024-01-221h 02
govmates NextGenGetting the Most Out of govmatesSo you've joined govmates (You have joined, right? if not - go here 👉🏽 https://govmates.com/membership )but now what? Let me tell you a little about how you can get the most out of your govmates membership in 2024. 2023-12-2708 min
govmates NextGenGovernment Security and the Valley of DeathJoin 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! 2023-12-1149 min
govmates NextGenThe Human Capital ConversationThis 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 www.boostllc.net to connect with Albert and the BOOST SMEs for your GovCon Growth Needs. 2023-11-1332 min
Breaking the StandardGovmates and the Magic of the Federal Matchmaking ServicesIn this episode, we have the one and only Meg O’Hara, Director of Engagement from GovMates, to discuss the magic of federal matchmaking. Meg walks us through GovMates and what it does which involves focusing on buyer requirements versus seller capabilities for upcoming government requirements. What an amazing resource to have for small businesses to connect with other fellow small businesses and large companies! Listen in today to learn more about GovMates. Learn more about GovMates Connect with Meg on LinkedIn2023-11-0117 min
govmates NextGenHow to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome in ProcurementJoin 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/globalservices2023-10-2330 min
CEOs You Should Know: Washington DCStephanie Alexander, CEO, BOOST LLCStephanie Alexander is the Co-Founder/Partner of govmates, a premier, FREE, teaming platform for innovative federal contractors. She and her team provide teaming introductions, help commercial companies navigate the federal space, offer technology scouting, and collaborate with some of the most innovative companies in the Federal market. Essentially, govmates connects people, and Stephanie strongly believes in the power of collaboration to help the government solve its challenges. She also enjoys the process.In addition to her role at govmates, Stephanie serves as the Founder/CEO of BOOST LLC, a company that provides GovCons support in the areas of...2023-10-1719 min
govmates NextGenBenefits that Benefit with Jim CampbellMeg is joined by AXIM Fringe Solutions' Jim Campbell to get the real news on what government contractors need to know about their benefit structure. 2023-10-0936 mingovmates NextGenTales from a Contracting OfficerToday 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. 2023-09-2542 min
govmates NextGenHappy New Fiscal Year! Season 3 KickoffWe'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: meg@govmates.com Want to know where govmates is headed? https://govmates.com/collaborate General questions for the govmates team: matchmaker@govmates.com 2023-09-1108 minCEOs You Should Know: Washington DCKatie Bilek and Stephanie Alexander, Co-Founders, govmatesStephanie Alexander is the Co-Founder/Partner of govmates, a teaming platform for innovative federal contractors that connects people to solve government challenges. Along with providing teaming introductions, the platform also helps commercial companies navigate the federal space, offers technology scouting and collaborates with some of the most innovative companies in the Federal market. Stephanie believes in the power of collaboration and enjoys her work.Furthermore, Stephanie is the Founder/CEO of BOOST LLC, which offers GovCons support in areas such as Accounting, Contracts, HR, Recruiting & Strategic Pricing. The company only supports federal contractors and provides solutions that work...2023-05-0119 min
GovCon SecretsUncovering Success in Federal Contracting (with Stephanie Alexander & Katie Bilek) | Ep 3In this episode, Jim sits down with Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek, co-founders of GovMates.com, to discuss the GovCon space, its dos and don'ts, and what they are seeing in the industry. They also talk about the importance of understanding user needs, the changing landscape of the industry, and how their company, GovMates, is helping small businesses in the federal contracting space through a disciplined approach to connecting people.This is the GovCon Secrets Podcast, your host Jim Campbell will take a deep dive into the Government Contracting space where you’ll hear from a variety of...2023-03-2146 min
govmates NextGenAdvice Roundup - Season 2 FinaleIn 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! 2023-02-2715 mingovmates NextGenEngagement Vs. ViralityIn this episode, Meg hits you with four ways to bolster your LinkedIn Presence for your personal and company brands. 2023-02-1313 mingovmates NextGenTalking Capital with KatieOn 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bilek-161612a/ Email govmates: matchmaker@govmates.com2023-01-3018 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | ChoochThis 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: https://www.chooch.com/ 2023-01-1627 mingovmates NextGenKicking of 2023 with a Bowl of Alphabet SoupIn 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: www.govmates.com/ota TReX Website: www.trexii.org OTA Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-procurement-opportunities/id1602741282?i=1000560413824 OTA Episode 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mitigating-risk-ota-style/id1602741282?i=1000586060757 Alphabet Soup on GovCon Untethered: https://govconuntethered.libsyn.com/alph...2023-01-0216 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | Accrete AIThis 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billwall/ Visit Accrete AI on their website https://www.Accrete.ai2022-12-1230 mingovmates NextGenStarting on the Right Foot - Onboarding for RetentionIn 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-0797b43/2022-11-2831 min
Be The ReasonGovernment VS Contractor - Two Perspectives with Stephanie Alexander and Mohawk Matt DennyCan't we all just get along? Join Mohawk Matt as he goes head-to-head in a friendly debate with Stephanie Alexander from govmates about certain stigmas and stereotypes between government employees and contractors. Let us know what govcon topics we should debate next. You can connect with govmates and with Stephanie on LinkedIn. 2022-11-2333 mingovmates NextGenMitigating Risk - OTA StyleIn 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: https://www.ati.org ATI's Collaboration Page: https://www.ati.org/collaboration govmates' OTA Page: https://www.govamtes.com/ota Season 1 OTA Episode: Alternate Procurement Opportunities2022-11-1423 mingovmates NextGenCombating the Valley of DeathIn 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. 2022-10-3114 mingovmates NextGenGovCon and the MediaIn 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: https://lnkd.in/d43VXBqV2022-10-1721 mingovmates NextGenThe Truth About Past PerformanceIn 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanwilsonpmp/ The New Successful Large Account Management: Maintaining and Growing Your Most Important Assets -- Your Customers https://a.co/gp4nRX0 2022-10-0341 mingovmates NextGenIt's Conference SeasonThis 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseameggitt 2022-09-1934 mingovmates NextGenA New Season of Next GenWelcome 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!?'2022-09-0508 min
Amtower Off-CenterInnovation in the GovCon marketStephanie Alexander, partner and co-founder of GovMates and founder/CEO of BOOST, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss some caveats for small businesses entering government contracting and innovation in the GovCon market.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-08-3142 mingovmates NextGenFinale - Season 1Today 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. 2022-06-2227 mingovmates NextGenProposal Prep: Tips from a COThis 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/2022-06-0825 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | Graphene CompositesIn this episode Meg is joined by part of the Graphene Composites team to discuss their innovative solutions surrounding nanotechnology engineering. Visit the GC team: https://graphenecomposites.com/about/2022-05-2524 mingovmates NextGenAlternative Procurement OpportunitiesIn 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 ati@govmates.com2022-05-1113 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | SkyePoint DecisionsIn 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: https://www.skyepoint.com 2022-04-2722 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | ImmobileyesOn 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-95633016/2022-04-1323 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | re:3DIn 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/2022-04-0135 mingovmates NextGenTechTalks | SiradelIn 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/fr2022-03-1626 mingovmates NextGenTech Talk | Trenton SystemsOn 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/govmates2022-03-0225 mingovmates NextGenHow to Win | RFP Responses & Supply Chain RequirementsIn this episode Meg is joined by Stephanie Alexander, Co-Founder of govmates and John Cofrancesco VP of BD for Fortress Information Security as they discuss How to Win RFP Responses re: Supply Chain Requirements. View the video replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z62qLEX8jA 2022-02-1640 mingovmates NextGenFrenemies and GhostingIn this short but sweet episode Meg touches on the importance of teaming alongside the concept of ghosting in govcon. 2022-02-0210 min
govmates NextGenTech Talks | OrthoforgeIn this episode, Meg sits down with Brent from Orthoforge to discuss the innovative technology they're developing in the med-tech space. 2022-01-1913 min
govmates NextGenWelcome to govmates NextGenIn this episode, Meg is joined by govmates Co-Founders Katie Bilek and Stephanie Alexander to discuss all things meant when we say "NextGen" and avoiding the Valley of Death. 2022-01-0515 mingovmates NextGengovmates NextGenWelcome to a new GovCon Podcast that dives into all things innovation and collaboration in the federal space. 2021-12-3001 min
GovCon UntetheredLeveraging OTAs as a Tool for GrowthToday we're bringing you a discussion on OTAs from the govmates institute. Check out the full blog recap here: https://www.govmates.com/insights 2021-11-0848 min
GovCon UntetheredTeaming, Innovation, and Collaboration with the govmates TeamIn this episode, Meg sits down with govmates co-founders Katie Bilek and Stephanie Alexander to discuss some recent news about their partnerships and the launching of the Innovation Resource Hub. Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bilek-161612a/ Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniealexanderboostllc/ Connect with Meg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-kerns/ Visit govmates: https://www.govmates.com Full govmates Partnership Release: https://govmates.com/ati-govmates/ 2021-10-1119 min
Cold Star ProjectHow Can US Space and Defense Startups Team with Primes and Government using govmates? - CSP S03E18Space and defense startups frequently have a tough time "being heard" in the field. Not only that, but these small companies struggle with learning the byzantine paths to discovering and connecting with prime contractors and government organizations who could be looking for their technical help. Katie Bilek co-founded govmates in 2015 to smooth the way and assist in making teaming connections. If you're a space or defense startup founder looking for help in developing these kinds of connections, listen in to our discussion.
Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks govmates' Katie Bilek:
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GovCon UntetheredCIO-SP4, Lessons LearnedOn this episode, Meg is joined by Cy Alba, Partner at Piliero Mazza and Stephanie Alexander govmates Co-Founder and BOOST LLC CEO & Founder to discuss the mess that has been CIO-SP4. 2021-08-3031 min
GovCon UntetheredPolaris – To Bid or Not to BidThis week we're bringing you a timely discussion from the govmates Institute on Polaris! If you'd like more information on how BOOST can help you prepare for securing those Polaris scorecard points, email us at info@boostllc.net 2021-03-2944 min
Rainmakers: featuring business development's eliteInterview with Katie Bilek, Co-Founder, govmates Consortium; SVP, Republic Capital AccessKatie Bilek says the key to her effectiveness is figuring out how to add value, how she can help solve a problem and listening and understanding the needs that the other person has. Join the Rainmakers Networkon LinkedIn Guest - Katie BilekHost - Carl GrantProducer - Seth Grant2021-03-1417 min
GovCon UntetheredGovCon 2021 with BOOST CEO Stephanie AlexanderIn this episode, Meg is joined by BOOST Founder and CEO, Stephanie Alexander to talk about reflections from 2020 and what we can look forward to in GovCon 2021. Stephanie Alexander has spent over a decade supporting government contractors in making connections to grow their bottom line. She is the CEO and founder of BOOST LLC which supports back-office functions for government contractors. She is a co-founder and Partner at govmates, a free teaming platform to connect business across the federal landscape. Her prior experience as a Chief Financial Officer and VP of Corporate Administration for P...2021-02-0131 min
WT 360: The market from all anglesHow small businesses can breach the barrier of silence during the time of COVIDFor this episode of Project 38, Katie Bilek and Stephanie Alexander, the founders and matchmakers at Govmates, return (with a Zoom assist) to Project 38 to help us turn a closer lens on small business and non-traditional government contracting amid the pandemic.
The Govmates duo say that GovCon has mostly fared well so far through the pandemic. But they are also here to caution that some agencies have a lot on their plate and may not be as vocal, which can be a barrier for small businesses and non-traditional firms seeking more of a government footprint.
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The "SmallsCast" PodcastThe Smalls talks to govmates.In this 10th episode, the smalls talks to the govmates team, Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek. https://govmates.com/
What is govmates?
govmates is the premier teaming partner platform for government contractors.
Their matchmaking technology connects federal agencies and primes to small businesses for procurement and teaming opportunities.
Their platform is utilized to facilitate teaming introductions, conduct market research and support small business outreach in the government contracting community.
Host Just Nate and Dennis K. walk through how to get started with this amazing company and how they can he...2020-05-1137 min
WT 360: The market from all anglesThe art of matchmaking and differentiationA matchmaker in the government market must be an intermediary that possesses a deep understanding of two key items: what customers are asking for, and the companies whose capabilities might fill that need.
Stephanie Alexander and Katie Bilek are the matchmakers at Govmates where they blend art and algorithm to connect customers and companies. In this podcast interview with Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers, they share the perspective they’ve gained from their unique perch in the market, including views on non-traditional players, small business challenges and what differentiation really means.
2020-02-2528 min