Show Notes
Mike Derrios, Executive Director of George Mason University's Baroni Center for Government Contracting.
Topics covered:
● Where will the next generation of GovCon leaders come from?
● Bridging the gap between government, industry and the classroom
● What happens when a $15 million company competes against a $400 million “small business”?
● Why GovCon companies may need to throw out the old growth playbook
● Could the proposed SBA size standards discourage the next generation of small businesses?
To connect with Mike, visit his LinkedIn page here. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here.To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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