Ep 88 - Co-Innovation Helps Government Better Meet the Mission

Ep 88 - Co-Innovation Helps Government Better Meet the Mission

Author: Government Technology Insider December 31, 2023 Duration: 17:43

In the federal arena, co-innovation allows agencies to partner and create innovative solutions and strategies that meet mission goals. By partnering with small businesses, like Colossal, agencies can collaborate on cutting edge solutions that help boost performance levels and drive down operation costs. Co-innovating can also lead to increased productivity, agility, and overall synergy.

These were the key insights of an episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast series on the indispensable role that small business partners play in mission success. In this episode titled, “Co-Innovation Helps Government Better Meet the Mission,” Patrick Aquino, Partner Channel Management & Development at Verizon and Anthony Closson, CEO and Founder of Colossal Contracting share their experiences supporting co-innovation with government agencies.


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