AI-Driven Innovations Revolutionizing Acquisition Modernization: Unleashing the Power of AI Tools

When:  Jul 24, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  Innovation Division

AI-Driven Innovations Revolutionizing Acquisition Modernization: Unleashing the Power of AI Tools in Capture Management

Mr. Skip Blackburn, Founding Partner & CEO, BIT Solutions, LLC

Thursday, July 24, 2025

7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern

An Innovation in Action Offering

Description: In this presentation, we will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of acquisition modernization, specifically focusing on how AI-driven tools are revolutionizing capture management strategies. Traditional methods of identifying and securing deals in the marketplace often rely on outdated capture tools and manual processes, which can limit efficiency and scalability. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, organizations can gain a competitive edge by utilizing advanced algorithms to identify not only more lucrative opportunities but also deals that are more winnable and a better fit for the organization.

We will discuss the evolving role of AI in the capture management process, showcasing how it enhances the discovery of high-value deals while ensuring alignment with an organization’s capabilities and strategic goals. AI tools enable organizations to predict the likelihood of success in securing specific opportunities, allowing for a more targeted approach that reduces risks and maximizes the chances of winning. From data-driven insights to predictive analytics, AI is revolutionizing how acquisition teams assess and prioritize deals, making the process more efficient, precise, and effective.

Learning Objectives

This presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of how AI can be integrated into your capture management framework, comparing it with existing tools on the market. You will learn how to harness the full potential of AI to modernize your acquisition processes, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately secure better deals faster, with greater precision, and more strategically aligned with your organization's strengths.

Presenter: Skip Blackburn is the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of BIT Solutions, LLC. Since leading the company through its reinvention in 2012, Skip has played a pivotal role in the startup phase, overseeing the design and development process, as well as spearheading sales and marketing initiatives. Under his leadership, BIT Solutions has experienced consistent growth and has emerged as a leader in its field.

Before founding BIT Solutions, Skip co-founded a software firm in the late 1970s, where he served as a partner for 20 years. The company specialized in designing and developing enterprise software solutions for the nonprofit association sector, which ultimately led to its successful sale. Skip then transitioned to executive roles at leading companies, including Sarcom, Accenture, IBM, and SAIC, where he honed his expertise in capture management, leading teams and divisions through large, complex capture efforts over a span of 25 years. Drawing on this wealth of experience, Skip created CaptureExec™, a comprehensive capture management software, and transformed BIT Solutions into the dynamic company it is today.

A respected industry leader, Skip was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Regional Technology Council (CRTC) and served for the first decade of its existence when it was known as the Anne Arundel Tech Council. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Towson University and attended the MBA program at Loyola College of Baltimore.

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