Mike Shanley is a recognized thought leader with over 20 years of experience in federal business development and government contracting strategy. As the Founder and CEO of GovDiscovery AI, he leads the company’s mission to accelerate growth for federal contractors by providing deep, actionable market intelligence powered by artificial intelligence. GovDiscovery AI is distinguished by its federal market insider expertise. GovDiscovery AI is led by federal growth experts leveraging advanced technology to streamline and enhance the business development process, not outsiders attempting to apply general solutions to a highly specialized market.
Prior to founding GovDiscovery AI, Mike supported business development efforts at a large U.S. government contractor, where he managed pipeline development, capture research, and proposal operations for federal contracts and grants. His extensive operational experience navigating the federal acquisition environment directly informs GovDiscovery AI’s approach, ensuring solutions are purpose-built to meet the complex needs of growth teams operating in the federal space.
Mike is a frequent speaker at U.S. government and industry events, providing expert analysis on federal market trends, teaming strategies, and innovation adoption. He also hosts the Global Strategy Podcast, featuring high-profile guests including the former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, and TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year.