What does it really take to build a thriving federal contracting business from the ground up? In this episode of The Real Deal, Sarah Djamshidi and David Blackburn chat with Alex Duan, Co-founder and CEO of Dynamo Technologies. Alex shares the raw story of why he started Dynamo in 2012, coming off a failed startup, with a baby on the way and little money in his pocket. From those beginnings, how he and his Partner built Dynamo into a thriving digital transformation and services company supporting more than 20 federal customers across 30 states with expertise in IT modernization, data governance, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
We dive into the lessons Alex learned moving Dynamo from subcontractor to prime, navigating joint ventures, financing challenges, and adapting to survive and scale in the GovCon market. He offers candid advice for founders and CEOs about why growth has to be a priority and the discipline it takes to carve out time for it.
Alex also teases Dynamo’s newest venture: Holokai, an AI platform spun out of their R&D practice to help enterprises drive security and compliance as they navigate complex digital landscapes. Dynamo is hosting an event next week to showcase Holokai. You can attend and learn more here.
This conversation is a real look at what it takes to start, scale, and sustain a GovCon business, from embracing the startup mindset and lucky breaks to finding new opportunities in AI and beyond.
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