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Blog: The Slant

Bryon Kroger on What Killed Kessel Run, Net Value Release, and the MVP Trap

Rise8 founder Bryon Kroger joined GovCon Unscripted to talk Kessel Run lessons, why net value release beats MVP, and shipping software inside government.

Fixed-price Contracting EO: What it Means for Federal Software Programs

Breaking down the April 30, 2026 Executive Order making fixed-price contracts the federal default—what it means for software programs, and how to prepare.

Rise8 announces Prodacity 2026 with expanded AI focus for GovTech training

The three-day program returns to Nashville August 25–27 as the definitive education and training experience for Mission O/S — Rise8's operating model for modern delivery in government.

What Does Outcome-Based Contracting Require in Federal Government?

Outcome-based contracting in federal government requires more than the IBM Center report's five success factors. Bryon Kroger argues continuous delivery is the missing precondition, and two-sided governance is what separates real OBC from rebranded fixed-price.

Rise8 named Innovation Catalyst in 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon awards

Rise8 received the Innovation Catalyst award at the 2026 Elev8[X] recognition event for turning bold ideas into mission-ready software for federal agencies.

Rise8 Recognized for Community Impact in 2026 Chainguard Guardian Awards

Rise8 selected for the 2026 Chainguard Guardian Award for Community Impact, highlighting its mission-first approach to modern software delivery across the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and VA.

Jennifer Pahlka and Bryon Kroger │ Shipping Outcomes in a Broken System

Why government struggles to ship outcomes—and how product models, capability-based budgeting, and path-to-production thinking can close the gap.

Rise8 and Thoughtworks Awarded VA Ambient Scribe Rollout Contract

Partners selected to evolve MVP pilot to production-grade model, scaling AI across VA clinical operations.