In this insightful eighth episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III sits down with Tracye C. Turner, President & Co-Founder of Revelo Software, LLC, and Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Optimal Solutions Group, LLC. Tracye brings 25 years of unparalleled experience in federal government contracting, IT, and small business entrepreneurship.

Discover how Tracye's early exposure to entrepreneurship shaped her remarkable career, leading Optimal Solutions Group to specialize in evidence-based policy decision-making and earn Inc. 500 recognition. You'll hear the compelling story behind the development of Revelo Software, an end-to-end low-code platform built to streamline critical decision-making, particularly in healthcare.

Tracye shares invaluable lessons learned from the challenges of scaling revenue and managing costs, emphasizing the crucial role of building strong bank relationships for funding. She delves into Revelo's funding journey, including navigating venture capital and seed funding. The conversation also explores cutting-edge topics like how generative AI has dramatically increased proposal efficiency for Optimal and the paramount importance of maintaining data security when integrating AI into operations.

This episode is packed with essential advice for C-suite executives, founders, and entrepreneurs, covering everything from ensuring your expertise aligns with proposals to investing in technology for competitive advantage. Tune in to learn how to drive sustainable growth and innovation in the complex world of government contracting and beyond.