9. Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals with Bonnie Evangelista
9. Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals with Bonnie Evangelista  
Podcast: All Quiet on the Second Front
Published On: Mon May 01 2023
Description: Today on the show, Tyler sits with Bonnie Evangelista, Tradewind Execution Lead at the DoD Chief Digital and AI Office. Bonnie’s procurement background gives us some unique insight into the federal contracting and acquisition process, from start to finish. In this episode, she passionately opens up about how the government has begun transforming conventional procurement models and mindsets in an effort to create new ways to streamline the deal-making process. Shameless plug - You’re invited to our 2023 Offset Symposium on May 16 in Washington, DC. Get your tickets today!What’s Happening on the Second Front:Why traditional contracting is not working for emerging technologyLeveraging your competitive playground: Three mechanisms that give the government buyer maximum flexibilityWhat the government is doing to minimize ‘red tape fatigue’ and make the contract process less intimidating The pros and cons of negotiating in an unstructured environment  Connect with Bonnie:LinkedIn: Bonnie EvangelistaConnect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions