SAMPLE INTERVIEW: John Velick on Using AI to Write Proposals

Proposal professionals are using AI—especially ChatGPT—to save time, improve quality, and reduce the manual burden of writing proposals. From summarizing massive documents to generating staff bios and risk plans, AI helps teams move faster and write better.

In a detailed conversation, John Velick shares how he uses ChatGPT to streamline proposal development. By creating dedicated project spaces, training the AI on the company and work, and uploading documents like CVs, RFPs, and technical reports, John is able to generate strong first drafts for everything from project understanding sections to risk management frameworks. AI also helps with rewriting, email drafting, summarizing massive background reports, and spotting gaps in compliance with RFP requirements.