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September 11, 2025 74 mins

Fellows-only panel focused on small business success in the GovCon space. Whether you're looking to grow, partner, or simply gain deeper insight into the current landscape, this episode is your chance to learn from leaders who have built, scaled, and sold small businesses in today’s evolving environment. 

Featured Speakers:
Kim Hayes, KBR (Former Owner, The Ambit Group)
Pawla Ghaleb, CEO, PBG
Raza S. Latif, CEO, NuAxis
Janis Garcia Keating, CEO/President, Wilco Group

Moderated by: Mitzi Mead, CEO/President, Anakim Consulting

The conversation highlighted the importance of trusting one's intuition, building strong banking relationships, and the emotional toll of significant business decisions. Despite the hardships, every panelist affirmed they would choose to start their businesses again, pointing to the fulfilling aspects of entrepreneurship.

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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound)

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