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.

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.

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—

[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.

[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’

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

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

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

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,

Playbook

Using AI to Find the Right Prime Contractors

Searching for a set-aside prime to team up with is actually very easy 😎 Just visit the SBA’s Small Business Search page, apply filters, and export the raw data including the company list, contact information, and their capability narratives. Easy peasy. If you filter for California companies with all set-aside

Playbook

How to Win Federal Contracts in 90 Days

Education-first, step-by-step playbook for breaking into U.S. federal contracting—pre-RFP moves, teaming, MAS, compliance, and templates you can copy today.

Playbook

Breaking into Government Contracting: Lessons from My 1:1 with GSA OSDBU

For many small businesses, the first step into federal contracting feels overwhelming. Registrations, compliance requirements, and the complexity of solicitations can feel like a wall. To learn how first-time businesses can overcome this, I recently had a 1:1 meeting with GSA’s OSDBU (Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business

GovCon Analysis

Why 911 Call Centers Are Turning to AI

YC startup Aurelian just raised $14M for an AI voice assistant in 911 call centers, one of the most high-stakes and conservative markets. How did a simple salon booking tool evolve into a major AI player now operating across 12 government dispatch centers in just a few months? 1. From

GovCon Analysis

Win faster with teaming

Selling to the government can feel big and confusing. There is a lot of money in federal, state, and local contracts. But it is hard to know where to start. You might ask: * How big is my market? * Who are my competitors or partners? * Do I have time to write

Playbook

Meet Proact: The AI + Human Agent for GovCon Teaming

Why “responsive” isn’t enough anymore Federal and SLED buyers decide who they trust—and who they don’t—months before a solicitation hits SAM.gov. If you only show up when the PDF lands in your inbox, you’re already behind the incumbents who have been shaping requirements, building

Playbook

Pre-RFP: The $2.3 Trillion Question

You're sitting in a Nashville hotel room at 11 PM, laptop balanced on your knees, frantically scribbling notes on hotel stationery while your team paces around, talking through what we just witnessed. We'd just wrapped three days at APMP—basically the Super Bowl of the bid

Playbook

Procurement Forecasting: Hard, but Doable

If you’ve been in federal contracting, you’ve probably heard this: “You can forecast upcoming RFPs. Every agency publishes them.” And technically, it’s true. Each federal agency releases its own procurement forecast — a document that outlines expected contracting opportunities, typically published once a year before formal RFPs are

Playbook

Small Business, Big Wins: A Veteran Capture Manager’s Playbook

Earlier today, we had the chance to sit down with Michael C. — a capture expert with over 15 years of experience in federal contracting, including work at Forcepoint Federal (now Everfox), Horizon Industries, KPMG, and on major DoD projects. What followed was a masterclass on what actually drives wins in

CLIWANT Team

APMP BPC Nashville 2025: Moments That Stuck with Me (with my favorite frenemies) 😇

Kicking Off Our U.S. Expansion: A 4-Week Journey Begins On May 18, Cliwant officially began a four-week business trip across the U.S., marking a major step in our expansion journey. At the heart of this trip is our goal to enter and grow in the U.S. market.

Playbook

Capture Opportunities Before the RFP

Many bid managers say it’s already too late once they find an RFP. That’s why capture managers work ahead of time—building relationships with agencies to shape RFPs so they favor our capabilities. On large deals this “influence” phase can take years, yet no one questions the importance

CLIWANT Team

What I Learned from Talking to 32 APMP Members Around the World

Last month, I had the chance to speak with 32 APMP members across 7 countries — including the U.S., UK, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Spain, and others. On March 27th, APMP Korea officially launched, backed by five leading companies and around 20 founding members. I’m deeply grateful to