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GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley

Welcome to the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley, your source for insights into international markets, government funding, foreign policy and global growth strategies. As a go-to source for companies and organizations seeking to expand their global footprint and funding, our podcast guests provide expert analysis through exclusive conversations with key decision-makers shaping the government contracting, global growth and risk assessment, and foreign policy. The podcast features in-depth

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Ep. 48 - Changing Federal Market with David Berteau,...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/05/20

David Berteau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Services Council (PSC), joins Mike Shanley to discuss the federal funding market. The conversation focuses on the shifting federal market, new opportunities, and strategies for government contractors. Specifically, the following topics were discussed in this episode: Budget Message to PSC members The role of congress key takeaways - federal growth implications for current and prospective federal contractors Common and uncommon

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GovDiscovery AI Podcast - Understanding the 2026...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/05/09

In this episode of the GovDiscovery AI podcast, host Mike Shanley discusses the 2026 discretionary budget request released by the White House. The conversation covers key highlights of the budget, including significant cuts and increases across various federal agencies, and the strategic implications for federal partners. The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning proposals with the administration's priorities and staying informed about changes in federal funding. Takeaways The 2026

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Ep. 47 Changing Federal Funding Market Series Episode...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/04/24

Monica Harris, former DHS Senior IT Acquisition Advisor, joins Mike Shanley to discuss the federal funding market. The conversation focuses on how evaluation criteria are determined, government's evaluation and award process, proposal tips, and how to influence before the RFP drops. Resources: GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ BIOGRAPHY: Monica Padron-Harris recently retired (Nov 2024) from DHS USCIS as a Sr. IT Acquisition Advisor supporting the Office of

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Ep. 46 Changing Federal Funding Market Series Episode...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/04/03

Christy Hollywood, Senior Business Development Consultant, joins Mike Shanley to discuss key trends shaping federal business development and capture, strategies for competing and winning in a shifting market, emerging opportunities and challenges, and what this means for business development teams. Resources: - GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ - Request a USG Federal Market Capture Accelerator Packet from GovDiscovery

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Ep. 45 IMF & Uncertain Global Markets

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/04/01

Elizabeth Shortino, Former Acting U.S. Executive Director at the IMF, joins Mike Shanley to discuss the role of the IMF and U.S. Executive Director, how the IMF assesses political risk, IMF engagement in emerging and frontier markets, and insights for business expanding into new markets. BIOGRAPHY: Elizabeth Shortino recently served as the Acting U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an international financial institution charged with promoting international monetary and

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Ep. 44 - Trump II: USAID and Foreign Policy Priorities

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/02/25

James Richardson, former Director of the Office of Foreign Assistance, joins Mike Shanley to discuss the Role of the State Department under Trump II, foreign assistance priorities, budget implications, and intra-government coordination. BIOGRAPHY: James “Jim” Richardson is the Executive Director to the 70th Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, working various ventures and programs. He is also the Executive Chairman of The Pompeo Foundation, a 501c(3) dedicated to thoughtful discussion and education on

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Ep. 43 Dr. Alma Golden, former USAID Assistant...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/01/28

Dr. Alma Golden, former USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health, joins Mike Shanley to discuss Trump II USAID funding priorities, what will be similar and different than Trump I, opportunities for new partners, and USAID and global health overall. RESOURCES: Contact Dr. Alma Golden at agolden@theiwh.org Women’s Optimal Health Framework The Women’s Optimal Health Framework - The Institute For Women's Health Who We Are — PROSAMI DRC Midwifery Centers WOHF PDF Health Across the Lifespan

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Ep. 42 - Alice Albright, CEO, Millennium Challenge...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/01/14

Alice Albright, CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), joins Mike Shanley to discuss MCC's role in US foreign policy, key MCC accomplishments, future countries and sectors of work, and how organizations can partner with MCC. RESOURCES: - MCC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/millennium-challenge-corporation - MCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccgov/ - Doing Business with MCC: https://www.mcc.gov/work-with-us/mcc-business/ - MCC Business

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Ep. 41 Election Results: USGLC on the future of...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2025/01/07

Liz Schrayer, President & CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), joins Mike Shanley to discuss election results, takeaways, and USAID funding, the impact on foreign aid and partners, USGLC analysis of results and Impact 2024 work, and what actions listeners can take. Resources https://www.usglc.org/ Join your state Advisory Committee or become a coalition member Interested? Email Alex Grant at AGrant@usglc.org or Dana Bruce at DBruce@usglc.org USGLC’s Global Impact Forum – June 9

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Ep 40: USAID Market Annual Year End Show

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/12/17

Sabrina Amburgey, Vice President of Business Development at ACDI/VOCA, Udunopa Abalu, Director of New Business at the International Development Group, Velora Loughmiller, Chief Business Development Officer at Blumont, and Christy Hollywood, Chief Operating Officer at Konektid International join Mike Shanley to discuss 2024 market trends, local partner engagement and how contractors can serve in Localization agenda, sustainability plans, and look ahead to the aid market in 2025. BIOGRAPHIES: Sabrina

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Ep 39 - Stacey Young, USAID Chief Knowledge Officer:...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/12/03

SHOW NOTES Stacy Young, Chief Knowledge Officer at USAID and Melissa Patsalides, Senior Advisor for Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, join Mike Shanley to discuss Knowledge Management, AI, and the new Knowledge Management and Learning Policy at USAID. RESOURCES USAID's Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning Policy USAID's Artificial Intelligence Action Plan USAIDLearningLab.org where people can find the Knowledge Retention and Transfer Toolkit BIOGRAPHY Stacey Young,

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Ep. 38: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel Peace...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/11/27

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female elected head of state in an African nation and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate joins Mike Shanley to discuss the role of aid donors, localization, and women and development. This episode was recorded live at the Society for International Development-US Annual Dinner on 13 November 2024. BIOGRAPHY: Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule. She grew up in the

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Ep 37: Dr. Jerry Brown, TIME Magazine Person of the...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/11/20

Dr. Jerry Brown, TIME Person of the Year, joins Mike Shanley to discuss Dr. Brown's work during the Ebola crisis, COVID-19 response and lessons learned for global pandemic preparedness, becoming TIME Person of the Year, and the role of international aid donors and implementing partners. Co-host: Care Africa Medical Foundation (CAMF) focuses on building clinics in rural Liberia, starting with their hometown of Buchanan in Grand Bassa County, where they have organized free health fairs to provide

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Ep. 36: Bill Steiger, former USAID Chief of Staff:...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/10/22

Bill Steiger, former USAID Chief of Staff: Partnerships and Innovation at USAID, joins Mike Shanley to discuss USAID’s role in foreign policy, innovation at USAID, partnerships and localization, and USAID funding and direction. Biography: Bill Steiger is a Global Health Consultant at the George W. Bush Institute. Previously, he was Managing Director of Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, focusing on combating breast and cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. He led strategic planning for the

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Ep 35: UK Aid Market Funding & Elections Update

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/10/15

Aron Cronin, Managing Director and Anthony Gardner, Principal Consultant at GIC Limited, join Mike Shanley to discuss the UK Aid Market and the impact of the elections. RESOURCES Subscribe to the FCDO Supplier Portal, enabling you to receive its weekly supplier engagement newsletter free of charge here. BIOGRAPHIES Aron Cronin established GIC Limited in 1991 where he is the Managing Director responsible for the firm and its services. Previously he led the London international development

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Ep 34: AI in Federal & USAID markets: Where are we at...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/10/01

Geoff Buteau, Director of Booz Allen Hamilton AI Practice and Saeed Uri, SVP for the Sustainable Development Impact Lab at Chemonics International join Mike Shanley to discuss AI in Federal & USAID Markets. Specifically, this episode covers: - Status of AI in USAID market - Status and applications in Federal market - AI beyond GenAI - Ideas for USAID AI applications RESOURCES The Helix, BAH Center for Innovation Geoff Buteau LinkedIn Saeed Uri LinkedIn BIOGRAPHY Mr. Buteau is an

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Ep 33: USAID & Small Businesses: Kimberly Ball,...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/09/24

Kimberly Ball, Director of USAID's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization joins Mike Shanley to discuss small businesses and localization, success in using small businesses, how to connect with OSDBU, and what's next. RESOURCES: Learn More about the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Connect with Kimberly Ball on LinkedIn Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube Mike Shanley LinkedIn BIOGRAPHY: Kimberly Ball serves as the Director of the U.S

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Ep 32: USAID Market Chat with Christy & Chuck

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/09/10

Konektid Chief Operating Officer, Christy Hollywood, and CEO of Pope International and former Senior USAID staff member, Chuck Pope, discuss key trends in the USAID market and the impact of the upcoming election. The discussion included insight on USAID solicitation delays; localization; new partners and barriers to entry into the USAID Market; and the potential impact of the election on USAID. QUOTES 4:42: “USAID is continuing to broaden their definition of what local inclusion and new partners

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Ep 31: Chemonics President & CEO on the Aid Market:...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/08/27

Welcome to The Aid Market Podcast, where international development and humanitarian aid organizations connect to learn about funding trends and market insight. Join us as we hear from foreign aid leaders with USAID and other large donors, with updates and insight on their work. We explore topics including localization, artificial intelligence, proposal and grant funding best practices, and analyze data sources like the USAID Business Forecast. The Aid Market podcast is your comprehensive guide to

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Ep 30: USAID and Localization: Progress Report and...

GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley ·

2024/07/29

Senior Advisor for Localization in the Office of the USAID Administrator, Sarah Rose joins Mike Shanley to discuss how localization and locally led development works within USAID. Sarah explains how USAID measures success and why partnerships and working with local communities is critical to meeting their goals. She explains how USAID partners with major global aid donors and how they fit within the broader US Government foreign policy context. Sarah shares some success stories where USAID has been

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