Behind the Win
At LSI, we don’t just follow trends, we help shape the future. Behind the Win is the podcast where we break down the biggest moves in tech, innovation, leadership, and government contracting. Hosted by Sarah Bertagnolli, this series features exclusive conversations with the people behind groundbreaking advancements, disruptive strategies, and industry-defining wins. From retail to defense, government solutions to emerging tech… this is where insight meets impact. If you’re building, leading, or just trying to stay ahead, it’s time to go Behind the Win.
Episodes

Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In this re-release, Desari Read and her team submitted a $100 million grant to the Department of Energy to ensure a safe and reliable supply of U.S. made batteries, including appropriate storage, liabilities, production methods, manufacturing, and creating a substantive supply chain. In this episode, Desari takes us through the grant writing process, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and how it affects grants, and what the future of grant writing might look like. Let’s dive in! Have questions about this episode or want to reach our team? Find us at LSIWINS.com or social@lsiwins.com today!Connect with the LSI team on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
In this episode: John's professional background and how he got involved with DOCA, the surprising founder behind DOCA and his mission for the organization, and the fears behind Congress losing touch with national security. Then, how you (yes, you!) can get involved with DOCA, current projects, and the importance of the defense fund.Learn more about DOCA at DOCA.org Connect with the LSI team on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com today!
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Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
In this episode:An introduction to Robert's career and prominent life moments, impact on the US Space Force, and how he mentored Sean back in the day. Then, Bob's career milestones, growing up with Robert, and what he's looking forward to in the future. Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit us at LSIWINS.com today!
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
In this episode: Marcia's professional background and how she got involved in family offices, what a family office is and how it operates, how the private equity landscape has changed over the last 50 years, and what it means to put family names on buildings. Then, the interesting dynamics of working in a family office, the importance of giving back, and the convergence of philanthropy and technology in finance. Stay up to date with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or reach us at LSIWINS.com!
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In this episode: The life-changing trip that Sean and his son took to Africa in 2021, the preparation and chaos before the trip, the Kenyan student Sean is sponsoring, and the impact that the trip has had on him.Learn more about the AmericaShare program.Learn more about Micato Safaris. Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit us at lsiwins.com
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
In this episode: Ryan's background, how Utah supports small businesses and rural areas, the One Utah Summit that’s coming up, travel and tourism in Utah, and the industries that are growing within the state. Learn more about the One Utah Summit and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or visit our website at LSIWINS.com
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
In this episode:How Sean and Stasia met, Stasia's varied and interesting background, and what the Alexander Technique is. Then, some exercises in the Alexander Technique and how to apply techniques in your every day life. Learn more from Stasia in her Facebook group.Get in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com!
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode: Meet Tim, the Congressional Affairs Advisor at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and learn about the mission and purpose of the NEH, projects that Tim is excited about, and how organizations can collaborate with the NEH in the future. Learn more about the National Endowment for the Humanities at neh.gov/.Stay in touch with the LSI team by reaching out to social@lsiwins.com or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Learn more at LSIWINS.com.
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In this episode: Mike's time as a SWAT officer and the intense experiences he had, his book "Be SWAT", the importance of a winning mindset and leveraging the strengths of your team. Then getting into a state of flow, the seven P's, and how Mike learned to overcome adversity. Learn more about "Be SWAT" and get in touch with Mike at beswat.com! Buy the "Be SWAT" book HERE Stay in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - or at LSIWINS.com! Reach out to social@lsiwins.com if you have any questions.
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In this episode: Skip's professional background and how he founded Bit Solutions, the difference between simple and complex capture, how Skip’s team has automated the capture and proposal process, and the importance of pipeline development. Learn more about Bit Solutions and Capture Exec at https://bitsolutionsllc.com/.Stay in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website, LSIWINS.com, or email us at social@lsiwins.com.
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