In Pursuit Podcast

Conversations with the people shaping public-sector buying — from government leaders to the teams selling into SLED.

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Municipal Finance Crises—Key Insights from Kevin Smith

Michigan’s Deputy Treasurer on distressed communities, trust, and the evolving landscape of emergency management laws.

Episode 4: How Cities Buy: Inside Detroit’s Procurement Process with Sandra Yu Stahl

Michigan’s Deputy Treasurer on distressed communities, trust, and the evolving landscape of emergency management laws.

Episode 3: How to Win Government Contracts: Insider Strategies with Jared Ambrosier

Michigan procurement leader on timing, cooperative contracts, and building the right relationships to win public sector deals.

Episode 2: Navigating Bureaucracy in Space Exploration with Dr. Thomas “Z” Zurbuchen

Dr. Z reflects on NASA, risk management, government culture, and what it takes to drive innovation at scale.

Episode 1: Navigating Local Government—Insights from Mayor Christopher Taylor

A conversation with Mayor Taylor on Ann Arbor’s biggest challenges and his vision for the city’s future.