It’s harder than ever to be a startup. The world needs the incredible advancements that tech startups bring, but at the same time, there are forces conspiring to stop startups from succeeding.
At OODA, we have helped startups with disruptive capabilities succeed in a variety of markets, including defense technology, biotech, quantum technology, space systems, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. We love doing what we can to bring great capabilities to market. We work hard to track current and future markets, budgets, mission needs, and the competitive technology environment. We also track and leverage best practices in market approaches and deal closings. We use all of this to help startups succeed.
However, one of our challenges is that we can only serve a limited number of companies at a time. After talking with Dara Ladjevardian, CEO of digital cloning platform Delphi, I realized that I could change this equation by creating a digital clone of myself (I had already seen Matt Devost extend his experience into digital cloning and how it could help many others, including me).
I’ve now built a digital clone focused on helping startups succeed. Find me at BobGourley.ai.
I trained this clone on my writings on federal market startups, everything I’ve ever said on the topic on my podcast, and every source of my insight. I then trained it on over 1000 relevant documents containing information about the federal market, including all the relevant government regulations, budgets, tech strategies, and deep insights into what it takes to succeed in the federal tech space.
The clone provides startups with a comprehensive toolkit to navigate potential markets, understand budget allocations, and develop strategies to effectively work with government purchasing centers. Additionally, the clone provides cybersecurity best practices that are essential to protect intellectual property and meet strict government standards.
Here are some example questions startups can ask their digital clone to strengthen their understanding and strategy in the federal market:
- What do you think about my technology? Would it be useful in the Federal market? In which market? (The clone is prompted to ask for more details about your technology)
- What is the organization’s budget and how can I meet with decision makers at that institution?
- What are their requirements?
- What strategies would you recommend to accelerate business in the federal market?
- Can you provide guidance on meeting compliance requirements for federal data protection standards?
Of course, this is just a tool — to be truly successful in the federal government space requires hard work and a lot of time and energy to build real relationships — but I believe this is a valuable tool for startups looking for quick and actionable insights.
We also encourage all startups to consider the benefits of joining the OODA Network as a way to foster the human connection and collaboration that is so essential to startup success. In the age of AI, this human element is more important than ever.
