Ever wondered how a small fish can become a big shark in the government contracting pond? Well, grab your flippers and dive in with us!
In our upcoming episode, we’re chatting with Gautam Ijoor, the captain steering the good ship Alpha Omega. He’s not just any old sailor – he’s mastered the art of navigating the choppy waters of federal contracting using the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) compass.
If you’ve read “Traction” (and if you haven’t, no worries, we won’t make you walk the plank), you know EOS is making waves in the business world. Gautam’s going to spill the beans on how he used this nifty system to transform Alpha Omega from a dinghy to a yacht – we’re talking from under $1 million in 2016 to a cool $50+ million by 2020. Talk about making it rain… er, ocean spray!
But wait, there’s more! Gautam’s got over 20 years of sea legs in this industry, and he’s not just about staying afloat. He’s built a crew that’s so customer-focused, they’ve sailed right into the Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Fantastic 50.
So, if you’re curious about how to chart a course for business growth, develop a treasure map for scaling companies, or just want to hear some salty tales from the high seas of federal contracting, drop anchor and tune in. Gautam’s insights might just be the wind in your sails!
Gautam Ijoor
President & CEO
Gautam Ijoor brings an impressive track record of more than two decades of experience in the federal contracting arena to Alpha Omega. As an entrepreneurial-minded business leader, Gautam has achieved consistent success not only in building and growing firms, but also in improving their profitability, performance, and value. He has a demonstrated history of helping businesses expand their presence in the federal market, while exceeding growth and profit objectives. At Alpha Omega, Gautam built an effective and innovative leadership team, helping the company grow from less than $1 million/year in summer 2016 to more than $50 million/year by summer 2020. In placing an emphasis on their customers, building a strong culture, and refining their capabilities, Alpha Omega created a foundation for growth that has consistently propelled them into the Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Fantastic 50 in recent years.
Prior to joining Alpha Omega, Gautam was the COO of C3 Systems, where he led the company from startup to $16M per year in revenue, and from 1 to 110 employees in four years. Prior to C3 Systems, he served as VP of Operations, Business Development and Capture Strategy at QSSI, where he helped grow the firm through three acquisitions and increased his division’s revenue by more than 300% in eight years. Gautam earned an M.S. from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and is a certified Project Management Professional.
