Our next guest is https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fitzgerald-2b9968 (Greg Fitzgerald), President of https://www.itcoalition.com/about/ (IT Coalition). Greg overseas all financial, contractual, business development and account management activities at ITC. He is the quintessential president, leading ITC through the largest government shut down in the nation’s history, then helping the company grow to be a few hundred employees in just a few years. In this episode, Greg teaches us how to scale a company through utilizing your network, constant retooling, and putting culture first.

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, IT Coalition is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. They provide high level network operation, security, and other IT services using experienced staff with extensive knowledge to accomplish its goal of excellent service.

Highlights in the episode:

Creating an IDIQ task order engine

Using your network and mentors as a sounding board for solving issues

What it means to lead through a government shutdown

Retooling your management team as you grow

Staying grounded through growth

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.ypo.org/ (Young President’s Organization (YPO))

https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-coalition/ (IT Coalition’s LinkedIn)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fitzgerald-2b9968/ (Greg Fitzgerald’s LinkedIn)