This foundational course is part of the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program and while it may be purchased on an individual basis, we encourage you to instead register for the entire bundled program for the best understanding of the subject. More information about how to purchase the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program is listed at the bottom of this page.
Introduction to the Bundled Program
Introduction to the Overall Curriculum
Overview of the BIG Federal Opportunity
Understanding Historical Federal Funding
Practicum - Federal Environment Analysis
Who Should Work with the Feds?
Small Business Ideas (Documentary)
Federal Opportunities for Foreign Firms?
The Federal Government Ecosystem
Federal, State, or Local Government?
Three Steps Federal Growth Plan
Federal Startup Mechanics (Documentary)
Federal Business Motivation Curve
Step-by-Step Approach to Growth
Grants, CAs, and Contracts - The Difference
Federal Pricing Strategy
Extreme Caution While Pricing
Pricing Strategy Framework
Selling Price Formula
Business Plan Map
The Impact of Winning
The Need for Core Competency
Building Your Core Competency
Micro Core Competency Targeting
Core Competency Rating Standards
Federal Spending Buckets
Practicum: Core Competency
Building Your Core Agency Expertise
Types of Agencies and Opportunities
CFO Act Agencies
How to Select the Core Agency
Practicum: Core Agency
Options to Work with the Feds
Prime Vs. Sub Contractor Strategy
Making First $1M in Fed Revenues
Tips and Tricks to Place Consultants
The Role of Value-Added Resellers (VARS)
Research and Competitive Analysis Strategy
Making the First $3M in Fed Revenues
Local Assistance Resources
Making the First $10M in Fed Revenues
Set-Aside Contract Opportunities Strategy
Small Business Government Scorecard
Mentor-Protege Program Strategy
Contracting Assistance Programs
Making the First $50M in Fed Revenues
Making the First $100M in Fed Revenues
Planning for an Exist
Six Innovative Expansion Strategies
Productization in the Federal World
How and Where to Find Founders?
Staffing Strategies for Small Businesses
Creating Winning Internship Strategy
This foundational course is part of the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program and while it may be purchased on an individual basis, we encourage you to instead register for the entire bundled program for the best understanding of the subject. More information about how to purchase the Federal Business Accelerator bundled program is listed at the bottom of this page.
$499.00
One-Year Access Plan
Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and government contractors -- join our ever-growing collection of bundled, self-paced, digital courses and workshops to learn how to win and execute government contracts and grants. This program includes the bundled program of 10+ courses. You can join this program immediately by clicking the link below.
Learn to Build a Federal Practice!
Nitin Pradhan has 25+ years of experience in delivering results-focused innovation, transformation, and business expansion for organizations. Nitin is currently the CEO of Launch Dream, the owner of ScaleUP USA, and the Federal Business Accelerator program. Nitin was also the Managing Partner of GOVonomy an "Innovation as a Service" for government and government contractors in the government sector. GOVonomy was acquired in 2021. Nitin is also on the advisory board of FitGov Summit, the nation's premier conference held in Washington DC.
FIRST TERM OBAMA-BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CAREER:
Nitin was a first-term Obama administration appointee and the award-winning, nationally recognized federal, SES Level CIO for the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) where he provided IT leadership, vision, strategy, policy, and oversight for US DOT’s more than $3.5 billion annual IT investment portfolio and for over 3,000 IT employees, 10,000 contractors, and over 200 major transportation systems -- the 6th largest in the federal government.
PRE-OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CAREER:
Earlier, Nitin was the IT Executive at the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the 10th largest school district in the USA. Nitin has also been the Managing Director of the prestigious Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), which is focused on technology-based economic development, and the CEO of a wireless startup, TechContinuum.
Nitin is a keynote speaker, board member, and author at major business-technology organizations and publications.
EDUCATION:
Nitin has a BS in engineering, MBA in marketing, and MS in accounting.
