Rise8 is a software innovation company that accelerates digital transformation initiatives under the leadership of Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger [3]. The company specializes in designing and implementing revolutionary software solutions that organizations can maintain independently after deployment, emphasizing rapid deployment while navigating enterprise approval processes efficiently [1].
- Bryon Kroger - Founder & CEO
- Jeff Muller - Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Carlo Viray - Director of Growth [1]
- Goal-oriented digital transformation consulting
- Custom software solution design and implementation
- Expedited deployment and testing frameworks
- Team effectiveness and capability building [3]
The company distinguishes itself through a partnership approach to solution design, emphasizing sustainable implementations that client teams can manage independently while maintaining rapid deployment capabilities within compliance frameworks [3]. This expertise is regularly showcased through thought leadership initiatives, including executive participation in events such as Prodacity 2025 [5].
- A $2.4B multiple-award IDIQ contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the SPRUCE program [2]
- The AFWERX SDO IDIQ with a $100M ceiling [3]
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) with unlimited ceiling
- DoD Tradewinds AI contract vehicle
- Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) membership
- SBIR/STTR program participation [1]
- Direct agency access through decentralized ordering
- Expedited procurement timelines averaging 30 days
- Strategic partnerships with major contractors including SAIC, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Raytheon
- Commercial delivery through AWS Marketplace and Carahsoft [1]
Rise8 has developed an extensive partner ecosystem, including technology firms like Palantir and specialized technical partners such as Snyk, Sonatype, and Second Front Systems [4]. This integrated approach enables flexible, mission-aligned contracting options while maintaining compliance with acquisition regulations [3].
- Selection as one of 10 awardees for the VA SPRUCE IDIQ contract
- AFWERX SBIR Phase II selection
- Approval as a Tradewinds Solution Marketplace provider
- Development of Refinery and TRACER offerings for the Tradewinds AI platform [3]
Through these vehicles and partnerships, Rise8 continues to expand its impact in federal technology transformation while maintaining its core focus on sustainable, client-empowering solutions [1].