Former Gov is an apolitical marketplace that links former federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign government and military professionals with organizations needing public‑sector expertise. Verified member profiles can be discovered for consulting, speaking, teaching, arbitration, media commentary, board service, and other engagements, while the platform handles lead generation and communication tools to simplify business development for both experts and seekers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Former government employees and military professionals often struggle to market their expertise after leaving public service, while organizations seeking specialized public‑sector knowledge lack a centralized way to locate qualified individuals.
Solution
Former Gov offers an apolitical, nonpartisan marketplace that connects former federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign government and military professionals with clients, employers, boards, media, and nonprofits. Members create verified profiles that showcase their public‑service experience, allowing opportunities such as consulting, speaking, teaching, arbitration, and expert witness work to be discovered organically. The platform handles business‑development outreach, profile promotion, and networking tools, enabling former public servants to monetize their knowledge without extensive self‑marketing. Organizations can search by expertise, rank, agency, or sector to find vetted experts quickly, streamlining hiring, referral, and collaboration processes.
Target Audience
Primary users are former government and military professionals seeking to monetize their expertise, and organizations such as consulting firms, corporations, academic institutions, media outlets, and legal teams that need vetted public‑sector specialists.
Features
- Verified member profiles using CLEAR or employer confirmation to ensure credibility
- Searchable directory filtered by agency, role, specialty, and geographic experience
- Automated lead generation that lets potential clients, recruiters, and media find members without outbound outreach
- Integrated booking and communication tools for consulting, speaking, training, and expert‑witness engagements
- Membership tiers for individuals and organizations, including group enrollment, consolidated invoicing, and dedicated organization pages
- Dashboard analytics showing profile views, inquiry metrics, and opportunity trends
- Options for members to showcase media appearances, board service, and pro‑bono projects to enhance public profile