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PowerPoint will survive WWIII. 🥹

Why the world’s most hated tool isn't going anywhere—and why the future isn't "replacing" PowerPoint, but using Contrl to automate the manual grind.

A professional management consultant reviewing a 100-page PowerPoint deck on a laptop.

Man with a "Real Job" here.

I spent years as a "PowerPoint janitor" in Big Tech strategy. Here is the full story of that high-stakes, 100-page deck world—and how we’re finally using AI to automate the manual labor.

Comparison of ChatGPT text vs. a professional PowerPoint template managed by Contrl AI.

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Why we stopped using ChatGPT for slides (and what we built instead)

ChatGPT is great for text, but it’s a nightmare for slides. It doesn't know your company template and it’s a security risk for internal data. Here is why we stopped using it and built Contrl—the local-first AI for 100% template integrity.

B2G Cold Outreach is Dead: How We Secure 10+ Meetings per Campaign with AI

We are a team obsessed with breaking the barriers to B2G (Business-to-Government) growth. The $700B US government contracting market is massive, but for most companies, it feels like a "closed club." Finding the right vendors, navigating 700,000+ contacts, and sending endless cold emails that go unanswered... We’

GovCon Teaming in 2026: Why the "Old Way" is Costing You Contracts

Let’s be honest: Government contracting (GovCon) has always been a bit of a manual grind. You spend hours digging through SAM.gov, making cold calls that go nowhere, and hoping to meet the right partner at a crowded trade show. In our latest webinar, we showed why 2026 is

The Upstream Revolution: Why the RFI is Redefining the Deal Architect

In the world of complex procurement, the Request for Proposal (RFP) has long been the main event. We waited for the document, checked the boxes, and hoped our technical specifications outshone the rest. But a fundamental shift is occurring. In U.S. government procurement—a reliable bellwether for enterprise trends—

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[Webinar Recap] Cracking the Code: Mastering GovCon & AI Teaming Strategies

"Is there a smarter way to break into Government Contracting?" We recently hosted a power-packed webinar bringing together GovCon veterans and AI tech leaders. From avoiding rookie mistakes to leveraging AI for modern teaming, the session was filled with actionable insights. If you missed it, don’t worry.

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[Dec 3 Update] Introducing ‘Sequences’: Launch Targeted Outreach Campaigns with One Click

Hello from the Proact Team, We are thrilled to unveil our latest major update featuring Sequence Creation and Sequence Tracking. Until now, finding the right partners required manual coordination and waiting. Starting today, you can instantly generate outreach campaigns tailored to your company and track the results in real-time. It’

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Beginner Webinar: Landing Your First Government Contract in AI/Tech

A beginner-friendly webinar on real teaming strategies, simple first steps, and how to avoid rookie mistakes. New to GovCon? Join here Government contracting feels confusing—until someone shows you the simple version. In this session, we break down how AI and tech companies actually win their first public-sector contract: * without

GovCon Analysis

Small Business and Resilience

Last weekend, I had the chance to attend the Build to Thrive Summit in Pasadena, a community event sponsored by Wells Fargo and dedicated to helping local small businesses recover and grow. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and they’re also the core users we serve

GovCon Analysis

How AI-Driven Teaming Actually Works

We hate boring our clients with what’s behind the curtain. Seriously, who cares as long as we deliver awesome results? But if you really want to know, here’s how our AI-driven teaming works. Recognized by OpenAI and Google AI Academy, we know how to orchestrate AI and big

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Only 1 in 4 Bids? U.S. Army Contracts in Korea Are Wide Open

The U.S. maintains a significant Army presence across South Korea, including bases, training facilities, housing, and operational infrastructure. These installations require constant upgrades, maintenance, logistics, and support services — a $1.4B annual market. Yet competition is surprisingly low: only around 4 bidders per contract on average, with about 3,