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What is Responsible AI? Responsible AI is a competitive advantage - not just an obligation
September 28, 2026

What is Responsible AI? Responsible AI is a competitive advantage - not just an obligation

For the last several years, "responsible AI" lived in the compliance column of most companies' spending. It was the thing legal and security teams handled quietly in the background so the rest of the business could move fast. That framing is now out of date.

by: Maria Pocovi
Rethinking the eligibility process for SNAP and Medicaid
July 2, 2026

Rethinking the eligibility process for SNAP and Medicaid

Rising improper payments and flat staffing are straining SNAP and Medicaid. Learn how a trust-forward eligibility model speeds up benefits without sacrificing program integrity.

by: Nate Curtis
The Real Story Behind the $186 Billion in Improper Government Payments
May 5, 2026

The Real Story Behind the $186 Billion in Improper Government Payments

The Government Accountability Office just released its latest tally on improper federal payments. The number for fiscal year 2025 is $186 billion, $24 billion more than the year before. Cumulatively, since 2003, the federal government has reported about $3 trillion in payments that should never have gone out the door. A handful of folks have sent me the report over the past few days, so I wanted to take a second to share my thoughts.

by: Alex Martin
Building the mission-critical trust advantage
June 26, 2025

Building the mission-critical trust advantage

Today Clearspeed announced its $60 M series D funding, led by Align Private Capital, with participation from IronGate Capital Advisors, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, and KBW Ventures.
by: Alex Martin
Streamlining acquisition in the intelligence community: Innovation at the office of the director of national intelligence
April 15, 2025

Streamlining acquisition in the intelligence community: Innovation at the office of the director of national intelligence

Yet another innovation I had the honor to undertake earlier in my government career and lead while serving as a member of the senior cadre at The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) was the creation of the Intelligence Community Capability Requirements (ICCR) process which has made significant strides in optimizing how the Intelligence Community (IC) manages capability requirements for systems acquisition.
by: Don Blersch
Innovation at the missile defense agency: Embedding security for operational excellence
March 18, 2025

Innovation at the missile defense agency: Embedding security for operational excellence

An example of innovation I observed and later led as the Director of Intelligence while serving at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) highlights the potential for optimizing performance across government.
by: Don Blersch
Re-engineering the security clearance process - iteration, automation, and a culture of continuous improvement
March 4, 2025

Re-engineering the security clearance process - iteration, automation, and a culture of continuous improvement

In my last article, I introduced an opportunity I had during my time with the U.
by: Don Blersch
Driving innovation through lean six sigma: One team’s journey in re-engineering the security clearance process
February 25, 2025

Driving innovation through lean six sigma: One team’s journey in re-engineering the security clearance process

I recently wrote about challenges of innovation across government agencies, highlighting that legacy processes and a culture resistant to questioning assumptions are more harmful than outdated systems.
by: Don Blersch
Protecting our country has never been more critical
January 8, 2025

Protecting our country has never been more critical

The freedoms we enjoy in the United States come with vulnerabilities.
by: Steve Wisotzki
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