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Welcome to the official SECAF Podcast! For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has been helping small and emerging government contracting businesses scale to their fullest potential. On this podcast, we'll be interviewing Key Government Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to get a better understanding on GovCon customers and trends in the industry. We at SECAF believe there's space for everyone to succeed.

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United States

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Welcome to the official SECAF Podcast! For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has been helping small and emerging government contracting businesses scale to their fullest potential. On this podcast, we'll be interviewing Key Government Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to get a better understanding on GovCon customers and trends in the industry. We at SECAF believe there's space for everyone to succeed.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Meet Emily Murphy, former GSA Administrator and Senior Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting

8/31/2023
SECAF’s Podcast interview with Emily Murphy, the former GSA Administrator and Senior Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the Panel Emily is moderating during the upcoming Small Business Summit on 7 September on the Challenges Small Businesses face under the policies of current Small Business Goals. She also discusses the research paper she authored on the topic of Small Business Goaling. If you wish to engage the Baroni Center for Government Contracting about future events, or to learn more about Emily’s research efforts, please reach out to Charles Dolgas at cdolgas@gmu.edu or visit their website at https://business.gmu.edu/centers/center-government-contracting Emily’s Paper can be found here: https://business.gmu.edu/centers/center-government-contracting/center-government-contracting-research#white-papers Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:10:40

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Meet Richard Beutel, Principal Researcher and Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting

8/31/2023
SECAF’s Podcast interview with Richard Beutel, the Principal Researcher and Fellow at the George Mason University Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the Panel Richard is moderating during the upcoming Small Business Summit on 7 September on the Challenges Small Businesses face in competing for contracts under category management and access to contracting vehicles and the bureaucracy of set-asides. If you wish to engage the Baroni Center for Government Contracting about future events, or to learn more about Richard’s research efforts, please reach out to Charles Dolgas at cdolgas@gmu.edu or visit their website at https://business.gmu.edu/centers/center-government-contracting Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:09:12

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Meet Jerry McGinn, George Mason University Executive Director of the Baroni Center for Government Contracting

8/31/2023
SECAF’s Podcast interview with Jerry McGinn, the George Mason University Executive Director of the Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Learn about the George Mason School of Business Baroni Center for Government Contracting’s mission and Jerry role, insights into the Small Business Summit Agenda and Keynote Speaker, and future events the Baroni Center is hosting. If you wish to engage the Baroni Center for Government Contracting about future events, GovCon research and policy development efforts, or questions for Jerry please reach out to Charles Dolgas at cdolgas@gmu.edu or visit their website at https://business.gmu.edu/centers/center-government-contracting Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:07:58

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Meet Shannon Jackson - Executive Director - Office Small Business and Disadvantage Utilization U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services

8/11/2023
SECAF’s podcast interview with Shannon Jackson, Executive Director Office Small Business and Disadvantage Business Utilization U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services. Learn about the OSDBU at the HHS, Mr. Jackson's priorities, a few personal insights about the Director, and how small business GovCons can engage with his office. If you wish to engage the HSH OSDBU Office about your services, solutions or specific technology innovation please contact Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:49:22

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Meet Jamie Holcombe - CIO United States Patent and Trade Office

4/6/2023
SECAF’s Podcast interview with Jamie Holcombe, the United States Patent and Trade Office CIO. Learn about the Information Technology challenges at the USPTO, Mr. Holcombe’s priorities, a few personal insights about the CIO, and how small business GovCons can engage with his office. If you wish to engage the USPTO CIO’s Office about your services, solutions or specific technology innovation please contact Mr. Ramesh Pai at Ramesh.Pai@USPTO.GOV Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:29:30

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Meet SECAF's New Chair Meghan Gifford

2/7/2023
Welcome to the first episode of the SECAF Official Podcast! This podcast features an interview with SECAF Chairperson Meghan Gifford, who provides insights into her past, present, and future experience in the government contracting industry. Meghan also discusses the value that SECAF can bring to small and emerging small businesses. If you're curious to learn more about what SECAF can do for small businesses within this industry, then this podcast is perfect for you! Contact SECAF: Thanks for tuning in! For more information, visit secaf.org

Duration:00:28:21