Mike Shanley is a recognized thought leader in federal business development and government contracting strategy. As Founder and CEO of GovDiscovery AI, he leads efforts to make government contracting more efficient and innovative by streamlining the resource-intensive business development process through advanced data and technology solutions.

Prior to founding GovDiscovery AI, Mike worked on business development at a large U.S. government contractor, supporting pipeline management, capture research, and proposal development for federal contracts and grants.

Mike is a frequent speaker at U.S. government and industry events, where he shares insights on federal market trends, teaming strategies, and innovation adoption. He 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.