39 episodes

Accelerating Government is a production of the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) and Federal News Network. Host Dave Wennergren is the CEO of ACT-IAC, a nonprofit organization which has worked for more than 40 years to bring together government and industry leaders to accelerate government mission outcomes through collaboration, leadership and education. Dave has served in a number of senior positions in government, including as the Department of the Navy’s chief information officer and vice chairman of the Federal CIO Council. He’s also a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and a CIO-SAGE at the Partnership for Public Service.

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Accelerating Government is a production of the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) and Federal News Network. Host Dave Wennergren is the CEO of ACT-IAC, a nonprofit organization which has worked for more than 40 years to bring together government and industry leaders to accelerate government mission outcomes through collaboration, leadership and education. Dave has served in a number of senior positions in government, including as the Department of the Navy’s chief information officer and vice chairman of the Federal CIO Council. He’s also a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration and a CIO-SAGE at the Partnership for Public Service.

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 40: Innovation Spotlight – Air Force

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 40: Innovation Spotlight – Air Force

    On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with Alexis Bonnell about the Air Force, innovation and leadership in the federal technology market.
    Guest:
    Alexis Bonnell, chief information officer and director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisbonnell/
     Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/
     

    • 43 min
    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 39: Tech Leaders – Spring 2024

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 39: Tech Leaders – Spring 2024

    On this episode, we talk with two outstanding leaders about issues and opportunities in the federal market. 
    Guests:
    Malcolm Harden, chief growth officer, Safal Partners and Chair, Industry Advisory Council (IAC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/malharden/
    Dave Powner, executive director, Center for Data-Driven Policy at The MITRE Corporation and former director of Information Technology Management Issues at GAO. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-powner-83079214/
     
    Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

    • 43 min
    Episode 38: Small Business Issues & Opportunities

    Episode 38: Small Business Issues & Opportunities

    On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with small business leaders about issues and opportunities in the federal market. 
    Guests:
    Janis Garcia Keating, President & CEO, Wilco Group, LLC https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-garcia-keating-pmp-pmi-acp-csm-safe5-sa-9542b71/
    Will Choi, Chief Operating Officer, Mind Petal https://www.linkedin.com/in/willchoi2/

    Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

    • 42 min
    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 37: ACT-IAC 45th Anniversary

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 37: ACT-IAC 45th Anniversary

    On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with several ACT-IAC leaders about current offerings of the organization and celebrating the 45th anniversary of the American Council for Technology. 
    Guests:
    Kisha Powell, Events and Marketing Executive, ACT-IAC https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisha-hemphill-powell-ms-cmp-4569869/
    Carol Miller, Chief Corporate Revenue Officer, ACT-IAC https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-miller-9459b3126/
    Leslie Barry, Director, Professional Development, ACT-IAC https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieadamsbarry/
    Jim Cook, Strategy and Engagement Executive, ACT-IAC and Chair of ACT-IAC’s Institute for Innovation https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cook-10ab23a/
     
    Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

    • 43 min
    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 36: Reflecting Back; Looking Forward II

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 36: Reflecting Back; Looking Forward II

    On this episode, host Dave Wennergren talks with two former government leaders about the challenges and opportunities facing the federal market as we look forward to 2024. 
    Guests:
    Maria Roat, Owner, MA Roat Consulting, former federal deputy CIO and Past American Council for Technology president https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-roat-49714115/
    Robert Shea, CEO, GovNavigators, former associate director at OMB and former chair of the Board for the National Academy of Public Administration. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjshea/
    Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/
    To visit GovNavigators new knowledge website: www.SludgeDaily.com

    • 42 min
    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 35: 2023 Leadership Award Winners

    Accelerating Government with ACT-IAC – Episode 35: 2023 Leadership Award Winners

    On this episode, we ask some of the winners of the 2023 ACT-IAC Executive Leadership Awards to share their experiences, insights and advice.   
    Guests:
    Yemi Oshinnaiye, chief information officer, Transportation Security Administration and recipient of the 2023 ACT-IAC Government Executive Leadership Award. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemio/
    Paul Strasser, managing client executive, Transitional Businesses, Deep Water Point & Associates, Former Chair, Industry Advisory Council and recipient of the 2023 ACT-IAC Industry Executive Leadership Award https://www.linkedin.com/in/strasserpaul/
     
    Additional Resources:
    To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/

    • 44 min

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