Best Sbir Podcasts (2024)

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CAFC Chronicles: Costly Tales of Claim Construction Fails 1:02:17

5d ago1:02:17

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The difference between getting claim construction right and getting it wrong is the difference between a valid patent and an invalid patent – and the difference between millions of dollars awarded from infringement decisions vs. ending up with a worthless piece of paper. In this month’s episode, Dr. David Jackrel, President of Jackrel Consulting, l…

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Lessons from Evolution of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at UC Berkeley 58:06

6d ago58:06

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Richard Lyons, Ph.D., is the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer, at the University of California, Berkeley. Rich is an economist and the former dean of the business school. Rich will become the next chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. We talk about a wide variety of topics around the Evolutio…

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Uncovering The Truth: Surprising Answers To The Top 5 Government Contract Questions! 9:14

7d ago9:14

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In this episode of the DOD contract Academy podcast we go over some recent listener questions. included topics touch on how to develop relationships, why RFPs don't win contracts, specific questions about user industries even whether or not you need the latest AI tools to help write a proposal! 00:12 How important are relationships in winning gover…

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How to Nail Product-Market Fit and Scale a B2B Company with Thejo Kote of Airbase 57:45

11d ago57:45

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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) 9:14

18d ago9:14

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What you’ll learn: How to use SAM.gov to find and attend industry days and other key events. Strategies for identifying opportunities well before solicitations are issued. Tips on managing your government contracting opportunities using tools like Gov Close. Watch now: Watch the Episode on YouTube If you want to check out the GovClose sales managem…

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Encore: Cloudflare Co-Founder Michelle Zatlyn’s Advice on Hiring, Fundraising, Scaling, and more 50:26

18d ago50:26

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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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Civilization Ventures: Lessons learned from founding, exiting and applying them to support founders as an investor 54:45

27d ago54:45

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Shahram Seyedin-Noor is the founder and managing partner at Civilization Ventures. Shahram received a JD from Harvard and worked at Wilson Solsinis and Cooley before going into investment banking at firms like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. He then entered the startup world co-founding several startups. He eventually ended up Angel investing an…

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Lessons from the Early Days at Uber and Advice for Founders with Kevin Novak 46:37

1M ago46:37

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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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Sam.gov Tutorial 15:30

1M ago15:30

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Join Ricky, a seasoned expert with a wealth of experience both as a former government procurement officer and now a consultant helping businesses secure government contracts, in a deep dive into the intricacies of SAM.GOV. With over $82 billion in contracts managed and a successful coaching business under his belt, Ricky offers listeners an insider…

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Building Baltimore's Future: Kory Bailey and the UpSurge Vision 43:06

1M ago43:06

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Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as we delve into the Baltimore ecosystem with Kory Bailey, Chief Ecosystem Officer (CEO) of UpSurge Baltimore, a trailblazing organization dedicated to fostering equitable economic growth and innovation. Kory Bailey brings over a decade of leadership experience from both early-stage startups and b…

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Unlocking Veteran Potential: Transforming Military Skills into Civilian Success with Forces Horizon 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Join us on the DOD Contract Academy Podcast as we delve into an inspiring journey with Forces Horizon, a revolutionary company transforming the way veterans transition into the civilian workforce. In this special episode, Forces Horizon's CEOs, Devon Smith (US) and Ben Robb (UK), share the powerful impact of their AI-driven platform designed to sea…

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Patents and AI: Current Tools, Future Solutions 1:07:41

2M ago1:07:41

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We’re talking about AI and its impact on the patent system. This month's episode evaluates where we presently are and considers where it could all be heading. Dr. David Jackrel and Dr. Ashley Sloat lead a two-part discussion with our all-star panel that begins with a deep dive on the present state of AI patent tools for searching, proofreading, dra…

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John Sackett - Execuitve Vice President & COO, Adventist Healthcare 42:50

2M ago42:50

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Discover the Future of Healthcare with John Sackett, Executive Vice President & COO of Adventist Healthcare, on BioTalk with Rich Bendis. In this episode, John Sackett shares his insights into the changing landscape of healthcare delivery. From his early days as an administrative assistant to his current role, John's journey offers invaluable lesso…

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Encore Episode: John Donahoe’s Lessons on Leadership and Being a Better CEO 54:14

2M ago54:14

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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) 16:12

2M ago16:12

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Podcast Description: After exploring the crucial role of early lead identification in Part 1, this episode shifts focus to the most critical step in the government contracting process: converting those leads into meetings. Discover actionable strategies for setting up impactful discussions with government officials, including how to leverage source…

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GovCon Planner: Part 1 of 3 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Dive into the first episode of our three-part series, based on "The Government Contract Planner," where we explore the critical first steps for businesses aiming to win government contracts. This episode focuses on the significance of lead generation and provides a roadmap for identifying and pursuing viable government contracting opportunities. Le…

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Identifying 275M Unreported Genetic Variations To Improve Healthcare with NIH All of Us Program CTO Chris Lunt 49:08

2M ago49:08

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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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Humba Ventures: Investing in Deep Tech Startups with Engineering Focus 53:11

2M ago53:11

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Leo Polovets is the Co-founder and General Partner at Susa Ventures. Leo focuses on enterprise software and technical products at Susa. About two years ago, He also started Humba Ventures, a fund that invests in deep tech and critical national sectors like energy and defense at Humba. Leo led Susa's investments in Mashgin, People Data Labs, Scalyr,…

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Empowering Change: Lance Kawaguchi's Journey with the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation 27:30

2M ago27:30

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Join us for an engaging episode of BioTalk as we sit down with Lance Kawaguchi, Chief Executive Officer of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Lance's career trajectory from global finance to non-profit leadership is as inspiring as it is impactful, driven by a personal mission to combat brain cancer following the loss of his mother. In this episode,…

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Learn How To Develop Your GOVCON Niche! 31:28

2M ago31:28

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In this episode I work with an Academy student on devloping his niche. Learn the fundamentals of doing the research that will set you up for success! If you want personalized assistance from my team and I to help you start selling to the US government, increase the number of contracts you are winning or optimize the contracts you currently have ple…

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James Howard and the Black Inventors Hall of Fame 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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Our interview with James Howard, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame. James Howard is a college professor, design historian, entrepreneur, industrial designer, inventor, filmmaker, and restauranteur. He brings over 25 years of experience as a design professor and has authored a course on Design Thinking and Design His…

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The “Middle Man” Strategy for #govcon is 🐂💩 8:22

3M ago8:22

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Contrary to the belief that one can commence their venture by merely assembling existing technologies or services, the most successful "middlemen" in government contracting have a foundational story rooted in delivering unique, specialized solutions. These companies have demonstrated deep expertise and innovative capabilities that address specific …

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Building Hardware Companies and Choosing Co-Founders with Michael Hochberg 57:04

3M ago57:04

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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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Berkeley Skydeck- Catalyzing the growth of deep tech startups at the world’s number one ranked public university. 52:08

3M ago52:08

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Caroline Winnett is the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, a startup accelerator at the University of California, Berkeley. Skydeck started as a mentoring space in 2012 and soon translated into one of the leading startup accelerators in the world. SkyDeck was Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the College of…

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Secondaries with Matt Pellini of Hamilton Lane 40:19

3M ago40:19

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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 31:56

3M ago31:56

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We don't talk State & Local on this podcast very often. It's all about Federal right?? The good news is I have Lisa from the RFP success company on this episode and she is absolutely the expert that can answer our questions! Some of topics covered: Differences in Federal dn State contracting. Timelines. Certifications and if they are important. Dif…

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Lessons Learned From Running CalSTRS with Chris Ailman 52:38

3M ago52:38

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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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Claim Construction: Building Strong Patent Foundations 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

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Claim construction is a process in which courts attempt to interpret the meaning and scope of the claims of a patent. It’s like reconstructing what an inventor and their practitioner meant back when they drafted the patent application. While your patent might not be tested in a court for many years, understanding the sometimes surprising language s…

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Encore: Mark Pincus on Product Management, Raising Capital, and Building Zynga 1:10:17

3M ago1:10:17

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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... 8:05

3M ago8:05

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A client of mine recently won a 9 figure government contract, as a subcontractor! This is how we did it... Note: I recommend NOT overlooking the power of subcontracting in hashtag#govcon. You might be surprised how many big companies hold both prime and sub-contracts with the US government. *Some focus exclusively on subcontracting, but that's a po…

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Encore: Bill Gates on Advice For Founders, Mistakes, and Philanthropy 59:58

4M ago59:58

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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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Medtech Innovator and Biotools Innovator: accelerator for medical device, digital health and diagnostic companies 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Paul Grand is the founder and CEO; Ayelet Marom is the Program Director for BioTools Innovator, which focuses specifically on biotools; and Jim West is the Associate Director, BioTools Innovator, who was previously the Co-Founder and CEO of, Clara Biotech, which was founded in 2018 and was acquired by Innovaprep in the summer of 2023. Jim was the f…

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Encore: Jerry Yang on Yahoo!, Early-Stage Investing, and China 56:18

4M ago56:18

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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 9:52

4M ago9:52

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In this episode I share a presentation I gave on the 3 steps business leaders need to take in order to win government contracts. Also, we are excited to announce that our book "The Government Contract Planner" is now available on Amazon!! Don't forget to follow the DoD Contract Academy podcast and leave a review!! If you want personalized assistanc…

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Nanochon's Orthopedic Revolution: A New Era in Cartilage Restoration 44:25

4M ago44:25

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Are you prepared to discover a transformative shift in orthopedic innovation? Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as step into the world of Nanochon with CEO Ben Holmes. Nanochon is leading the charge in the field of medical technology, reimagining the landscape of joint injury treatment. Their inventive implant not only restores da…

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How Superplastic Built a Social Media-Native Character Universe 44:00

4M ago44:00

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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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Metcela - Treating chronic organ diseases using a novel fibroblast-based technology 58:06

4M ago58:06

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Kenichi Nogami is the co-founder and CEO of Metcela, a clinical-stage biotechnology startup pioneering the research and development of fibroblast and stem cell-based therapy for chronic heart diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options. We talk about the current treatments for heart failure and how the fibroblast technology could help …

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CMMC... Are You ready? 33:14

4M ago33:14

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In this episode we talk with a good friend and former member of the DoD Contract Academy Koren Wise! Koren is the owner of Wise Technical Innovations and covers the latest news regarding CMMC and what every gov contractor is goung to need to be prepared for. This is one of those episodes that can make a critical difference in your business. I highl…

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Advancing Hope: Solaxa’s Quest to Treat Cerebellar Ataxias 33:16

4M ago33:16

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In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, we’re joined by three guests from Solaxa: CEO & Founder Christian Walker, Chief Operating Officer Luis T. Gutierrez, Jr., and Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Butler. Solaxa is a pioneering biotech company with a mission to revolutionize the treatment of cerebellar ataxias and acute nerve injuries cause…

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Mike Brown - What is the Role of Commercial Technology In Great Power Competition? - CSP S04E18 54:33

5M ago54:33

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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 50:19

5M ago50:19

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Welcome to the DoD Contract Academy Podcast! In this exclusive episode, we dive into the world of government contracts with the exceptional Michael LeJeune, a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and esteemed government contract expert. 🌟 Join us as Michael shares invaluable insights on establishing trust with the government, a crucial step in ac…

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Navigating the AI Wave: Dr. Juergen Klenk Explores AI's Reality in the BioHealth Industry 34:02

5M ago34:02

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Have you ever wondered about the true impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the BioHealth industry? In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Juergen Klenk, a Principal at Deloitte and a Board Member at BioHealth Innovation. Dr. Klenk brings a wealth of expertise and experience with a unique background co…

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Foreign Military Sales: My 7 Day Adventure! 6:37

5M ago6:37

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Welcome to DoD Contract Academy, In this episode, we delve into what it really takes to get government contracts. Ricky hops on a flight to Europe days after identifying a Foreign Military Sales opportunity. We'll give you the first hand the ins and outs of going after an FMS contract, experiencing the real hustle it demands. 0:00 A Crazy Journey 0…

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Pioneering Solutions: Dr. Nehal Mehta's Quest to Combat Chronic Diseases at Mobius Scientific 38:40

5M ago38:40

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Are you ready to dive into the world of groundbreaking biotechnology and the fight against chronic diseases? In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, we bring you an enlightening conversation with Dr. Nehal Mehta, Founder and CEO of Mobius Scientific, Inc. Dr. Mehta is not only a distinguished Professor of Medicine but also a visionary entrepre…

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Lessons learned from a scientist entrepreneur turned investor 1:16:45

5M ago1:16:45

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Caleb Bell III, Ph.D., is a venture partner at Corundum Systems Biology and also the President of Corundum convergence institute. We talk about the founding story of Bell biosystems; how they were able to work at various labs around the country with very little money; building teams, culture; raising money, interacting with investors, leadership tr…

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Investing in BioHealth: Blackbird Labs Vision with CEO Matt Tremblay 42:20

6M ago42:20

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What is the dynamic synergy between pioneering science and transformative industry developments? Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis for a thought-provoking conversation about the work of Blackbird Laboratories. Our guest, Matt Tremblay, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Blackbird Laboratories, sheds light on their role in fostering…

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Patenting Games: From Pieces to Pixels 57:16

6M ago57:16

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From patenting classic boardgames like Monopoly and Battleship back in the 1930s to challenges with protecting modern innovations in areas like game development and VR, our experts are breaking down everything you need to know about patenting games so you don’t end up just rolling the dice when investing in protections for your entertaining innovat…

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Picking A Conference To Win Government Contracts 7:26

6M ago7:26

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In this episode, you're going to learn why it is absolutely essential to attend government conferences to win contracts. Learn why you need to get a booth, as well as critical factors that will make conferencing successful for your business! 0:00 Introduction 1:40 Conferences 3:20 Picking a Government Conference 4:05 Leads 5:41 Meetings Go to dodco…

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Tim Anderson - "A Personal 2023 Wrap-Up of the Space Industry" - Cold Star Project S02E98 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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US Navy Commander and defense contractor Tim Anderson returns to the Cold Star Project to give an update on what he's seen in the space industry over the past six months. This interview has a different format than usual. Host Jason Kanigan and Tim have a relaxed conversation about talent acquisition and collaboration, quantum computing, AI for spac…

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Breaking Barriers in Enteral Nutrition: Luminoah's Innovative MedTech with Neal Piper 41:30

6M ago41:30

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Are you ready to explore the transformative world of MedTech and its profound impact on healthcare? Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as we dive deep into medical technology with an exceptional guest, Neal Piper, Founder & CEO of Luminoah, winner of the 8th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Crab Trap. Neal Piper is the visionary beh…

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