Robots and Red Tape
Robots and Red Tape

Bots, Bids, and Best Value with Lisa Shea Mundt

30 December 2025 0:00

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AI isn’t the “easy button” for federal proposals — yet.

Host Nick Schutt talks with Lisa Shea Mundt, co-founder of The Pulse of GovCon and 14-year federal proposal veteran, about the real limits (and smart uses) of AI in GovCon business development.

From desktop-publishing failures to hallucinated content, Lisa debunks the fantasy of point-and-click wins while sharing where AI actually shines today.

Key topics:

Why AI can’t yet replace proposal managers

Best uses: brainstorming, first drafts, admin tasks, orals coaching

Desktop publishing & compliance pitfalls

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