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GovCon M&A Talk

GovCon M&A Talk

GovCon M&A Talk with Mike Derrios

Oct 8, 2026 · 34m

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Mike Derrios, Executive Director of George Mason University's Baroni Center for Government Contracting. Topics covered: ● Where will the next generation of GovCon leaders come from? ● Bridging the gap between government, industry and the classroom ● What happens when a $15 million company competes against a $400 million “small business”? ● Why GovCon companies may need to throw out the old growth playbook ● Could the proposed SBA size standards discourage the next generation of small businesses? To connect with Mike, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here.To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.