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#GovCom Unfiltered

Alexa Tsui

39 episodes

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In this powerful episode of GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Joe Punaro, CEO and Founder of IronArch Technology, decorated combat veteran, and former U.S. Marine platoon commander. Joe's leadership journey—from the battlefields of Iraq to building a thriving cybersecurity company—offers invaluable lessons on service, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. Joe shares how his military experience forged a leadership philosophy grounded in the Marine Corps prin...

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In this powerful episode of GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Joe Punaro, CEO and Founder of IronArch Technology, decorated combat veteran, and former U.S. Marine platoon commander. Joe's leadership journey—from the battlefields of Iraq to building a thriving cybersecurity company—offers invaluable lessons on service, resilience, and what it truly means to lead with purpose. Joe shares how his military experience forged a leadership philosophy grounded in the Marine Corps prin...

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Episodes (20/39)

#GovCom Unfiltered

Authentic Leadership in Times of Change: A Conversation with Colonel Bree Fram

Join host Alexa Tsui for a powerful conversation with Colonel Bree Fram, astronautical engineer, author, and one of the highest-ranking openly transgender officers in the United States military. Currently on administrative leave pending separation due to policy changes, Colonel Fram brings a unique perspective on leadership, authenticity, and resilience in government service. In this candid discussion, Colonel Fram shares her military journey spanning 18 years in the Air Force before transiti...

1 month ago

36 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Stop Chasing RFPs: How Real Winners Shape the Entire Procurement Game

Most defense contractors wait until the RFP drops to start their communications strategy. By then, says Mike Nachshen, it's already too late. In this candid episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with the president of Fortis Strategic Communications to unpack why treating communications as an afterthought is costing companies billions in lost contracts—and how the winning approach flips that script entirely. Nachshen brings rare insider perspective to the convers...

3 months ago

33 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

From Startup to IBM: Sonny Kakar's $200M Exit Strategy and Social Impact Revolution

What does it take to build a government technology company from zero to a multi-hundred-million-dollar IBM acquisition? And how do you create lasting social impact along the way? In this powerful episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Sonny Kakar, the visionary entrepreneur who founded Sevatec in 2003 and led it through an incredible journey - from scrappy startup to private equity sale in 2020, and ultimately to IBM acquisition in 2022. But Sonny's story goes far beyon...

3 months ago

37 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Healthcare Unlocked: Jeff Grant on Policy, Payments, and People

In this compelling episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Jeff Grant, a healthcare policy veteran with over 30 years of federal experience who has transformed personal adversity into professional opportunity. From implementing the Affordable Care Act to leading operations for millions of Americans' health insurance enrollment, Jeff shares his journey from government service to entrepreneurial consulting—and how he's now using his platform to help wrongfully termi...

3 months ago

36 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Inside the Mind of a GovTech Founder

From Google to Anduril to founding his own AI startup, Mac Liu has been at the cutting edge of tech and defense innovation. In this episode, Mac shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from launching groundbreaking government initiatives like NASA’s SSN and the DoD’s JADC2, to scaling $100M in federal contracts in just over two years. Now as the founder of Vultron, Mac opens up about the realities of startup life, how his sports background drives his leadership style, and what ...

4 months ago

24 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Spilling the Tea with Teresa Moon: Leadership, Liberal Arts, and the Heart of GovCon

In this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with Teresa Moon, Director of Market Strategy at Parabilis and host of the Spilling the Tea on GovCon podcast. Teresa shares her dynamic journey into the federal contracting space, from early career lessons to leading strategy and community engagement for one of the most trusted financial partners in GovCon. With her signature energy and candor, Teresa dives into what makes government contracting both rewarding and complex, the...

4 months ago

37 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Leading with Purpose: From Navy to Cyber CEO

Host: Alexa Tsui Guest: Erica Dobbs, Founder & CEO of Dobbs Defense Solutions In this powerful episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, host Alexa Tsui sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Erica Dobbs, whose 35+ years of leadership in the U.S. Navy laid the foundation for building one of the fastest-rising names in cybersecurity, Dobbs Defense Solutions (D2S). From her deep expertise in C-Suite collaboration and satellite communications to her relentless focus on people-first lead...

5 months ago

25 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Modernizing Service Delivery - Brian Chidester on Transforming Government Program

From leading public sector strategy at Adobe to advising global smart cities at the World Economic Forum, Brian Chidester brings a bold and future-forward perspective to this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered: The Podcast. As Head of Global Strategy and Innovation for Public Sector at Adobe and host of The Government Huddle Podcast™, Brian shares what it takes to lead at the intersection of technology, policy, and public service. With an impressive track record across Adobe, Genesys, Socure, Open...

5 months ago

26 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Future of GovCon Events & VETS25

From building the nation’s largest veteran business community to influencing federal procurement strategy, Scott Semple brings unmatched perspective to this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered: The Podcast. As Conference Director of VETS25 and Founder of NewTHINK Solutions, Scott draws on 20+ years of executive leadership in the federal space—including past roles as CEO, CIO, COO, SVP of BD, board advisor, and strategic consultant to venture funds and investment groups. With deep experience launch...

6 months ago

22 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Breaking Barriers - Leidos: Women Leaders Reshaping GovTech

From launching billion-dollar pipelines to shaping federal digital modernization strategies, four powerhouse women from Leidos—Heather Carr, Caroline Thomas, Arfa Syed, and Christy Holley—join us to share their journeys, hard-won lessons, and bold perspectives on modern leadership in GovCon. With decades of combined experience across civilian, defense, and global sectors, these women are at the forefront of driving transformation within federal IT. Together, they unpack what it means to grow...

6 months ago

33 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Tech Transitions & Taking Charge: Indira Rice Donegan's Playbook for Career Growth

From commanding signal battalions in combat zones to advising on billion-dollar federal tech strategies, Indira Rice Donegan has built a career rooted in service, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Now the founder and CEO of RIDO Technology Consulting, Indira joins us to share her journey from Army Signal Officer to GovCon entrepreneur, and the mission that continues to drive her work. Indira brings over 20 years of military and federal experience to the table, with a track record spanning...

6 months ago

40 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Beyond P&L: Carrie Kramer on Leading with Heart in GovCom

In today’s complex and highly competitive federal contracting space, building strong relationships and executing innovative, cost-effective solutions is key. In this episode, we sit down with Carrie Kramer, Chief Delivery Officer at DRT Strategies, to discuss her approach to business development, strategic account planning, and delivering large enterprise contracts across classified and unclassified environments. Carrie is a senior leader with over 25 years of experience and a career sp...

7 months ago

31 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Service Now & Beyond Navigating Government Innovation with Alex Khayo

In today’s fast-evolving federal IT landscape, adapting to change and leveraging the right technology is critical. In this episode, we sit down with Alex Khayo, CEO of LEIDIT, to discuss how his experiences—from working with ServiceNow to making bold career moves—have shaped his approach to IT modernization and leadership in GovCon. With over 28 years of experience, Alex has built a career on strategic decision-making, networking, and innovation. From navigating risks and life-changing decis...

7 months ago

28 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

AI, Project Management & GovCon: Kathleen Walch on Cognilytica’s Next Chapter

AI is transforming project management, creating an urgent need for qualified professionals. In this episode, we interview Kathleen Walch, Director of AI Engagement and Learning at Project Management Institute (PMI), who co-developed the first and only AI Project Management methodology now recognized in government proposals. As co-creator of the CPMAI methodology, Kathleen has pioneered AI best practices that have helped government agencies, multinational corporations, and NGOs successfully n...

8 months ago

29 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Breaking Barriers: Ryan Connell on Defense Innovation and Leadership

Get ready for an engaging conversation with Ryan Connell. Joined today in his personal capacity, Ryan is a defense acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience and a passion for innovation in integrating cutting-edge technologies. In this episode, Ryan shares personal stories and lessons learned from navigating the complex world of defense acquisition, collaborating with nontraditional contractors, and exploring how commercial technology can support national security. Draw...

9 months ago

34 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Balancing Leadership, Technology, and Life with Appian Innovators Jason Adolf and Li Ma

Are you ready to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology, national security, and public sector transformation? In this episode, we bring together two powerhouse leaders from Appian Corporation who are redefining what’s possible with low-code automation. 🔑 Featuring: • Li Ma, Area Vice President of Defense & Intelligence at Appian, shares her mission to empower the warfighter and safeguard national security through innovative workflow automation solutions tailored for the Depar...

10 months ago

42 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Bridging the Gap: Simplifying Government Contracting with Troy Francis

Ever wondered why government contracting feels so complex and unapproachable? Or why private industry struggles to navigate public procurement opportunities? This week, we’re thrilled to feature Troy Francis, Chief Contracting Officer for the DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP). With a remarkable career overseeing more than $10 billion in acquisitions for multiple agencies including DDOT, HHS, and DOD, Troy brings unparalleled insight into the intricacies of public procurement. But...

10 months ago

44 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

Reinventing Government: Insights from Adrian Brown

What does it take to reinvent government for the 21st century? Adrian Brown, the former Executive Director of the Centre for Public Impact, joins us to share his vision. With two decades of experience driving transformation across the UK government and leading roles at BCG, McKinsey, and Harvard Business School, Adrian has insights that every changemaker needs to hear. 🎙️ Highlights from this episode: • The secrets to creating resilient governments by learning from failure. • How to rebuild t...

11 months ago

39 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

From Public Service to Private Enterprise: The Avery Group’s Vision

In our latest episode of #GovCom Unfiltered, we chat with Akinwande Oshodi, the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Avery Group, LLC (TAG), a thriving Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business delivering process improvement and systems integration solutions to Federal clients like the CDC, FDA, and VA. Akinwande’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Lagos, Nigeria, to Newark, NJ, to a distinguished military career, and finally, to navigating the challenging leap from government ...

11 months ago

29 minutes

#GovCom Unfiltered

From Policy to Practice: Insights on Federal Procurement

Get ready to dive into the world of federal procurement and innovation policy with Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina, a distinguished expert in public administration and federal contract management. With a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy, an MBA, and certifications that include CFCM and NCMA Fellow, Dr. Kuchina-Musina brings over a decade of experience in federal, state, and international public procurement. As the CEO and Founder of REXOTA Solutions, LLC, she has shaped strategies ...

11 months ago

40 minutes