Podcasts about govtech

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson interviews Sophia Zheng, Founder and CEO of Bludot Technologies, a startup initially incubated through a unique collaboration with a city's economic development department. Sophia explains how Bludot's innovative platform helps more than 150 communities across the U.S. and Canada retain and expand local businesses through advanced data analytics and digital incentives. She dives into the successful Open Rewards program, a community-wide shop-local initiative, and explores how technologies like AI could further enhance business retention and expansion strategies. Sophia also highlights Bludot's achievements, including recognition in Govtech 100 and AWS GovtechStart, as well as USDA NIFA grants for supporting rural economic development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Consider launching digital reward programs to incentivize local spending. Centralize your local business data for effective business retention strategies. Leverage consumer data to tailor shop-local campaigns to specific areas or seasons. Minimize barriers for businesses to participate in city-sponsored programs. Regularly evaluate and track consumer behaviors to measure the impact of your initiatives. Use qualitative consumer feedback to validate program effectiveness. Collaborate with local chambers, business districts, and main streets for increased program reach. Explore targeted incentives to revitalize specific economic zones. Integrate technology-driven solutions to streamline business support and retention processes. Continuously innovate engagement tactics to keep consumers excited and actively shopping locally. Special Guest: Sophia Zheng.

In this candid live session, Avero Advisors CEO Abhijit Verekar pulls back the curtain on the realities of public sector transformation. From vaporware promises in ERP demos to project red flags leadership often misses, this Q&A tackles the real questions local government leaders are asking—but don't always get straight answers to.AV breaks down vendor myths, how to push back without burning bridges, the human cost of poor change management, and why in-person trust still matters in a post-Zoom world. Whether you're planning an RFP, navigating implementation chaos, or just trying to define what success actually looks like—this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of Found in the Rockies, Les Craig sits down with Logan Selby and Kevin Larrabee of Datashapes AI—two veterans turned tech innovators who are redefining how artificial intelligence is applied to the electromagnetic spectrum. From battlefield-tested insights to real-world commercial applications, the conversation dives into drone detection, spectrum awareness, and what it means to build a dual-use defense tech company. With 21 patents and a mission-first mentality, Datashapes is arming the next generation of warfighters—and industries—with actionable signal intelligence.Here's a closer look at the episode:Founders' Backgrounds: Logan Selby and Kevin Larrabee share their journeys from military intelligence and operations research to leading a cutting-edge defense tech startup.Mission-Driven Innovation: Datashapes AI is revolutionizing how AI is applied to the electromagnetic spectrum, particularly in electronic warfare and signal intelligence.Unique AI Approach: Unlike traditional LLMs, Datashapes uses a proprietary, vector-based AI system focused on real-time waveform analysis—not text prediction.Dual-Use Technology: While rooted in defense, the company is expanding its signal detection and analysis tools into commercial sectors like public safety, sports venues, and infrastructure.Drone Detection & Threat Mitigation: The conversation explores the growing problem of drone-based threats and how Datashapes is providing early warning solutions through spectrum analysis.Product Evolution: The team explains their transition from software-only to launching Sentinel, a hardware solution designed for field use and rapid deployment.Iterative Development with End-Users: Engineers work side-by-side with warfighters during exercises to rapidly integrate user feedback into the product roadmap.Bridging the Government-Startup Gap: Insights on building trust with military users and navigating the challenge of defense procurement as a tech startup.Company Strategy & Culture: The team emphasizes their mission-first culture, recent HQ move to Charlottesville, and focus on real-world impact over Silicon Valley hype.Trust and Transparency: Emphasis on auditable AI decisions to foster user confidence, especially in high-stakes defense environments.Resources:Website: https://www.datashapesai.com/ Kevin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-larrabee/ Logan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-d-selby-phd-a433ab35/ Datashapes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datashapesai/ #FoundInTheRockies #NextFrontierCapital #DefenseTech #AIInnovation #GovTech #Datashapes 

Die USA bauen Kernreaktoren für KI-Datenzentren. Deutschland gründet ein Digitalministerium. Diese Diskrepanz zeigt exemplarisch, wo wir in der globalen Digitalisierung stehen. In dieser Episode analysiere ich die revolutionäre Executive Order von Präsident Trump vom 23. Mai 2025 und erkläre, warum Deutschlands zögerliche Haltung uns teuer zu stehen kommen könnte.In dieser Folge erfahren Sie:Warum die USA Kernkraft als Lösung für den KI-Energiehunger sehenWas Deutschlands neuer Digitalminister Wildberger wirklich vorhatWie China mit 50 Apps ein nationales ID-System testetWarum 72% der US-Behörden bereits Zero-Trust nutzenWelche 5 radikalen Maßnahmen Deutschland JETZT ergreifen muss

What if everyday Singaporeans could help solve public challenges—using tech? On Good Tech, we spotlight Build for Good, a civic innovation initiative by GovTech Singapore's Open Government Products. Through hackathons, accelerators, and community engagement, Build for Good empowers citizens to co-create tech solutions that tackle real societal issues—from healthcare to caregiving to sustainability. We speak with Yi Han Liao and Jael Teh, Managers of Public Engagement, about how this grassroots movement is shifting mindsets—from waiting for change to building it. Tune in for inspiring stories of nurses, caregivers, and everyday citizens who’ve turned ideas into impactful solutions—and how you can be part of the next wave of civic innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed, in discussion with Lomax Ward from Outsized Ventures and Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.Behind the headlines—wind implosions, deep tech dead ends, exit deserts, secondaries, and AI drama—lie seismic shifts that will define the trajectory of European startups and the capital that fuels them.Here's what's covered:01:30 Europe's Wind Sector in Crisis05:12 Hornsea 4 Fallout & Government Accountability10:24 The Collapse of Deep Tech Momentum in the UK15:36 Public Sector Catastrophes: Fujitsu's £12B Flop20:48 UK-EU Youth Mobility Deal & Trade Strategy26:00 Trump, IP Tariffs & Global Trade Disruption31:12 RIA Funds & the Evolving VC Model41:36 Secondary Markets in Venture46:48 The AI Arms Race: OpenAI vs. Google52:00 European Drone Unicorns & GovTech

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Bob Bennett, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and the founder of B2 Civic Solutions, an international smart cities consultancy firm based in Parkville, Mo.   ·       A candid conversation about how technology is changing the shape of local government. ·       And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.beesmart.city/en/ ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Bob Bennett: Bob Bennett is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and the founder of B2 Civic Solutions, an international smart cities consultancy firm based in Parkville, Mo. From 2016 to 2019 he served in Mayor Sly James' administration as the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Kansas City, Mo. During his tenure, he oversaw the city's smart city initiatives including a 54-block total digitalization pilot, strategy development for the city and P3-based expansion plans. Kansas City's initiatives earned the city an Edison Award (Gold) for “Collective Disruption” and civic innovation in 2017, and Bob was named one of GovTech's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers in 2018. Before his role with the city, Bob completed a 25-year career in the U.S. Army which included service as a Strategist, a Battalion Commander and multiple combat tours.  He is also the founder of Bee Smart City. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, we examine how the evolving tech landscape, AI adoption, and changing organizational demands are reshaping state and local government.Guest host Bob Ragsdale, director of analyst relations at Tyler, sits down with Dustin Haisler, president of e.Republic, for a forward-looking conversation on the trends shaping public sector innovation. Drawing from his insights at the Center for Digital Government's Beyond the Beltway conference, Dustin explores how governments are managing technical debt, building enterprise technology strategies, and adapting to emerging tools and innovations shaping public sector operations.Dustin also discusses how agencies can embrace continuous improvement, foster a culture of innovation, and meet rising expectations from residents. From workforce reskilling to the importance of data governance and enterprise solutions, this episode is full of practical guidance for public sector leaders charting a course through uncertainty.Tune in to hear how IT leaders and mission owners alike can seize this moment to reimagine service delivery — and why there's never been a more exciting time to work in government.This episode also highlights Tyler Connect 2025, our annual conference designed to bring public sector professionals together to empower, collaborate, and imagine. Join us in San Antonio, Texas, from May 11-14, 2025, for product training, networking, and inspiration to help drive your organization forward. Early registration is now open — visit tylertech.com/connect to secure your spot!Blog: Let's Empower, Collaborate, and Imagine at Connect 2025!And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Building a Resilient GovernmentDownload: A Digital Guide to Modernizing the Resident ExperienceDownload: Revolutionizing the Government Workforce With AIDownload: Digital Access and Accessibility in the Resident ExperienceDownload: How to Create a Unified Digital Payment ExperienceBlog: Partnering With Communities to Build ResilienceBlog: Increase Community Resilience With Modern Payment SystemsBlog: How Cloud-Based Solutions Expand Access to State ServicesListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Julius Nyanda is the Founder and CEO of HouseKeys, unlocking housing opportunity for cities, developers, homeowners, and renters. HouseKeys is a civic tech platform that helps local governments manage affordable and mixed-income housing programs across ownership, rental, and finance. Through its Program Marketplace, Julius and his team streamline administration and expand access to community-driven housing solutions, supporting cities like Beverly Hills, Morgan Hill, and San Francisco in delivering scalable, equitable outcomes.(03:22) - Challenges in Affordable Housing Development(06:10) - Housing policy incentives for Investors(10:46) - HouseKeys Marketplace approach(13:04) - The Economics of Affordable Housing(14:10) - GovTech & VC Opportunities & Challenges(22:37) - Feature: Blueprint 2025: The Future of Real Estate - Register now (23:23) - California's New YIMBY Bills(26:29) - AI & the Future of Housing Solutions(37:07) - Collaboration Superpower: Robert F. Smith (CEO at Vista Equity Partners) & Jack Ma (Founder of Alibaba)

Jeremy Au sits down with Li Hongyi, director of Open Government Products, to explore his journey from aspiring physicist to building digital tools for public service. They discuss agency, leadership, and the realities of driving change in government—from the impact of a Google internship to lessons in management and building systems that protect against fraud. 1. Dreaming in equations: As a kid, Hongyi wanted to be a physicist—he loved thinking in systems and solving puzzles like the resistor cube challenge in secondary school. 2. Systems over subjects: He saw physics, economics, and computer science as different languages for modeling how things work and how people behave. 3. Google made it real: His internship showed him that his work could help real users, shifting his focus from theory to practical impact and leading him to computer science. 4. Agency isn't given—it's taken: He realized in university that waiting for the “next step” wasn't enough. A friend pushed him to apply to Google, which changed his mindset. 5. Becoming a manager meant unlearning: Early on, he micromanaged engineers. Over time, he learned that great managers remove roadblocks instead of redoing others' work. 6. Empowerment beats control: Inspired by his Google boss, he now sees leadership as creating the right conditions for others to thrive—not just setting direction. 7. Parking.sg was the easy part: Coding the app took 3 months, but aligning agencies, digitizing data, and syncing with enforcement took 8–9 months.

This week Adam speaks with Andre McGregor, CEO and co-founder of ForceMetrics, a platform that empowers law enforcement with precision policing tools and innovative tech solutions. His experiences growing up in a marginalized community and as a former FBI Special Agent (in cybercrime and counterterrorism), shaped his commitment to creating safer, more informed interactions between police and the public. On this episode, Andre shares insights on user experience in real-world scenarios, the challenges/opportunities for startups in the GovTech space, and the importance of quickly adapting to feedback to meet customer demands.Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

" We did a survey with The Economist globally which obviously included Europe and APAC as well. And we asked the question, 'Does my organization's current architecture supports the unique demands of AI workloads.' Basically 85% said, 'No. We don't have the architecture to support it.' Some partially does, but it needs lots of modifications. So we can still feel a lot of people are still in the early stages and that data point ties back to: 85% of GenAI [proof of concepts] has not gone into production. I think that another interesting point is, 'Does your architecture connect AI application? -your relevant business data.' which is probably nearly even more important for me. Again, it was still about 80%- 'We don't have that.' Because that business data is all over the place. Without the clean data, you cannot get good AI." - Patrick Kelly Fresh out of the studio, Patrick Kelly, Senior Director for Digital Natives, Startups & Enterprise and Commercial Sales in Southeast Asia at Databricks, joins us to discuss how data intelligence is powering enterprise AI applications in ASEAN. Beginning with his career journey from network engineering to tech leadership across Asian markets, Patrick explained how Databricks pioneered the Lakehouse architecture and integrated generative AI into enterprise workloads. Emphasizing the critical role of data quality in AI success, he showcased compelling customer case studies from across ASEAN and revealed striking generative AI trends in Asia - notably that 85% of organizations lack proper architecture to support AI workloads, reinforcing that clean data remains foundational for effective AI implementation. Patrick concluded by sharing his vision of what success looks like for Databricks in Southeast Asia. Audio Episode Highlights: [00:46] Quote of the Day #QOTD [01:49] Introduction: Patrick Kelly from Databricks [02:28] Career journey from network engineering to technology sales leadership [06:43] Lessons from Patrick's career journey [09:10] The Data & AI total market opportunity in Southeast Asia and How Databricks is poised to capture the market. [10:08] How Databricks pioneered the Lakehouse concept, combining data lake and data warehouse capabilities. [15:24] The One Thing that Patrick know about Databricks that very few do. [17:52] Customer success stories from Grab, GetGo, GovTech to Siam Commercial Bank [22:50] How Mosaic AI positioned Databricks to develop enterprise-quality AI solutions with customers. [27:29] Key Trends in Asia Pacific on Generative AI. [32:23] The Importance of Data Architecture for Enterprises adopting AI. [35:13] Advice for Businesses on Implementation of AI [37:25] What does great look like for Databricks? [41:40] Closing remarks and invitation to the Data and AI Summit. Profile: Patrick Kelly, Senior Director for Digital Natives, Startups & Enterprise and Commercial Sales in Southeast Asia at Databricks. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kelly-aab6168/ Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast. Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/ Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith is joined by Harvard Business School professor and former mayoral Chief of Staff Mitch Weiss, who talks with him and Boston CIO Santi Garces about the transformative power of artificial intelligence and GenAI. Using Weiss's framing of possibility government, they discuss current and future uses of AI in city government and why cities should focus on transformative problems. Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and join us on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Rozmowa z Tomaszem Rychterem, ekspertem GovTech, założycielem fundacji Digitality - Digitality Govtech Centre of Excellence. Digitality Govtech Centre of Excellence  zajmuje się promowaniem wzorców i dobrych praktyk cyfrowego państwa w Europie i na świecie; a wiele z tych praktyk i doświadczeń Tomasz i jego zespół czerpie z doświadczenia pracy w Centralnym Ośrodku Informatyki, gdzie odpowiadał za stworzenie pionu UX/UI.- jakie są możliwości i sposoby przenoszenia praktyk budowy e-państwa pomiędzy krajami?- czy widać, że jakość e-państwa wpływa na innowacyjność?- czy cyfryzacja - budowa e-państwa trwa? Jak wygląda sytuacja w ośrodkach odpowiedzialnych za cyfryzację naszego państwa?- Co z rozwojem mObywatela i niepokojącymi doniesieniami kadrowymi z COI?

#207 | Christian Lindner, Bundesvorsitzender FDPBenutzen die Mitarbeiter des Finanzamts schon ChatGPT? Wie kann ein optimistischer Blick auf Deutschland in 2025 aussehen? Wie kriegen wir mehr Schwung in Startups? Und was ist Christian Lindners beste Geschäftsidee?Finde eine Geschäftsidee, die perfekt zu dir passt. Mach das 1-minütige Quiz auf digitaleoptimisten.de/quiz.Kapitel:(01:14) Intro(04:03) Was ist ein optimistischer Blick auf Deutschland?(09:00) Keine Aktienkultur + keine AI Startups = doppelt gekniffen?(16:08) Warum ändert sich so wenig in Deutschland(22:23) Brauchen wir die Kettensäge von Elon Musk in Deutschland(25:04) Was haben sie im Finanzministerium verändert (33:04) Warum immer angstgetriebene Narrative(34:25) Was ist Christian Lindners beste Geschäftsidee?Mehr KontextIn diesem Gespräch diskutieren Alex und Christian Lindner die aktuelle Stimmung in Deutschland, die Herausforderungen und Chancen des Landes sowie die Notwendigkeit von Veränderungen in der Kapitalmarktkultur und der Altersvorsorge. Lindner betont die Bedeutung von Optimismus und die Möglichkeiten, die Deutschland hat, um sich wirtschaftlich zu erholen und zu wachsen. Er spricht auch über die Notwendigkeit von finanzieller Bildung und die Herausforderungen, die die Politik bei der Umsetzung von Reformen hat, insbesondere im Kontext der EU. In diesem Gespräch spricht Christian Lindner über die Herausforderungen und Chancen, die Deutschland in der EU und im eigenen Land hat. Er betont die Notwendigkeit, Bürokratie abzubauen und die Effizienz in der Verwaltung zu steigern, insbesondere durch den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz. Lindner diskutiert auch die Bedeutung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung als zentrales Thema für die bevorstehenden Wahlen und plädiert für eine optimistische Erzählung über die Zukunft Deutschlands.Keywords:Deutschland, Optimismus, Standortvorteile, Kapital, Investitionen, Altersvorsorge, politische Veränderung, EU, finanzielle Bildung, Kapitalmarktkultur, Christian Lindner, Bürokratieabbau, KI, Finanzministerium, europäische Fiskalregeln, GovTech, Wirtschaft, Wahlkampf, Optimismus, Innovation

Rahul Sidhu is the co-founder of SPIDRTech and Aerodome, two companies in the public safety space.He's sold both of them, and our conversation unpacks all the lessons he learned, what he did differently with his second company Aerodome, and why he sold only 17 months after starting it.If you tuned into last week's episode, Paul told us to never talk to the cops. Rahul gives us the other side of the story, sharing his playbook for selling to police, the government, how he met Nikita Bier in high school, and why he's still bullish on drones, robotics, and AI in the physical world.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(04:07) What its like testifying to Congress(08:06) Why 90% of what he knew about police was wrong(13:15) How to sell to police departments(15:24) His first business selling WoW accounts(19:00) Meeting Nikita Bier in high school(21:29) Starting SPIDRTech to improve police + community relationships(27:45) Two biggest mistakes building SPIDR(31:47) How startups break down when scaling(34:19) Selling SPIDR instead of raising a Series B(40:12) Why Aerodome was so much easier to start(42:55) Why Rahul loves unsexy markets with founder market fit(46:03) Starting Aerodome, drones as first responders(53:39) Building a capital efficient hardware startup(56:46) How regulatory changes made an opening for Aerodome(01:00:13) Inside Aerodome's Series A(01:03:57) Selling Aerodome to Flock Safety within 17 months(01:09:31) Saying “would I work for this team?” when getting acquired(01:14:35) Seeing a homeless guy in an Aerodome shirt(01:17:02) The massive Robotics + AI opportunity this decade(01:21:42) What's really happening with drones in New JerseyReferenced:SPIDRTech: https://www.spidrtech.com Aerodome: https://www.aerodome.com/ Nikita Bier's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9QTVII_lkg Follow Rahul:Twitter: https://x.com/rahoolsidoo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulsidhu/ Follow Turner:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovak Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/ 

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

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In this episode of Untangled we explore how technology is transforming government operations and services. We will dive into innovations, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of tech and public service, offering insights from industry leaders and change-makers. 

Discover the transformative power of HR leadership in the GovTech sector with our guest, Carrie Cisek, Chief Human Resource Officer at Granicus. Carrie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of a SaaS company during the dot-com era to her role at Granicus, where she is shaping workplace cultures and enhancing government-citizen communication. Learn how Granicus's innovative software solutions are revolutionizing federal agency engagement by streamlining processes, sending millions of messages, and creating user-friendly online services. Kari offers an inside look at the tech hiring landscape in the public sector, emphasizing the unique mission-driven opportunities available for prospective candidates.Join us as we explore the dynamic and diverse global workforce at Granicus, where remote work has become a powerful tool for fostering varied perspectives. We delve into the meaningful outcomes achieved through collaborations with government clients, such as supporting vulnerable children. Carrie also discusses HR priorities like fostering a sense of belonging and rolling out a cultural ambassador program to enhance internal processes. Ready to learn more? Connect with us and explore Granicus further through our website and LinkedIn. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of government communication and employee engagement!Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Julia Kumari Drapkin is the CEO and founder of ISeeChange, a data platform that combines resident-generated insights with AI to address climate adaptation challenges. Julia's background as a climate science reporter, covering disasters like Hurricane Katrina, inspired her to bridge the gap between people's lived experiences and actionable climate solutions. Her expertise in storytelling and data-driven insights shapes ISeeChange's people-first approach to building climate resilience.ISeeChange leverages ground-truth data—stories, photos, and observations—from residents and combines it with sensor, satellite, and proprietary AI models. The platform delivers actionable insights to cities, counties, and utilities, enabling them to prioritize real-time responses and long-term infrastructure design to adapt to 21st-century climate risks. By creating a feedback loop between communities and decision-makers, ISeeChange helps build trust, improve climate outcomes, and unlock the value of previously siloed data.In this episode, Julia shares insights on:Ground-Truth Data Integration combining resident observations with existing satellite and sensor data, delivering more granular and actionable insights for managing floods, heat waves, and infrastructure failuresAdaptation Over Politics, evident by how they are growing fastest in Republican-led states, showing that climate impacts are bipartisan and adaptation solutions resonate when framed around local needs like infrastructure protection and economic resilienceAI-Driven data processing, enabling faster prioritization of critical tasks while transforming anecdotal community feedback into validated, actionable intelligence for utilities and governmentsEnjoy!

In this episode of Product Coffee, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Bob Ainsbury, Chief Product Officer at Granicus, for an engaging conversation on trust, team dynamics, and navigating complexity in the GovTech space. Bob shares his journey from software engineer to CPO, leading Granicus through remarkable growth—from a small team of 90 to over 2,200 people globally. Discover how Bob approaches platform strategies, integrates AI/ML to deliver customer outcomes, and fosters trust within government systems and communities. The discussion dives deep into leadership insights, including empowering teams, managing ADHD in high-stakes roles, and balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities. If you're curious about scaling organizations, building trust in products and people, or actionable advice for leaders looking to make an impact, this episode is packed with takeaways for product managers at every level. Takeaways this week: • Challenge yourself to simplify and focus: What can you remove from your roadmap or scope to create more impact? • Reflect as a leader: How can your actions better inspire and empower your team? Tune in, level up, and discover how to lead with intention and adaptability. Resources: Kevin Gentry on LinkedIn Bob Ainsbury on LinkedIn

Zachary Bookman is Co-Founder and CEO of OpenGov, the GovTech cloud software leader that was acquired for a staggering $1.8BN earlier this year. Prior to acquisition, Zac raised over $180M from some of the best of the best including Marc Andreesen, Josh Kushner, Joe Lonsdale and Founder Collective to name a few.  Zac is also a successful angel investor with investments in Flexport, Flock Safety and Addepar.  In Today's Show with Zac Bookman We Discuss: 04:27 Navigating Enterprise Sales and Pricing Strategies 07:49 The Importance of High Gross Retention in SaaS 11:03 Investor Relations and the Power Law in Venture Capital 14:32 WTF is Product Market Fit 18:14 What No One Knows About M&A 20:05 Fundraising Challenges and Lessons Learned 32:51 What Marc Andreesen Taught Me About Boards 34:18 Why Founders and Investors are Misaligned 35:29 The OpenGov Acquisition: Selling for $1.8BN 37:22 What Does It Feel Like to Sell for $1.8BN 43:58 Why Venture Capital is a S*** Asset Class 45:13 Investment Mistakes and Lessons 01:02:05 The Importance of In-Person Collaboration    

Nate Loewentheil is the founder and managing partner of Commonweal Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on solving America's biggest challenges through entrepreneurship. Nate's career spans angel investing, politics, and public policy. Previously, he served in the Obama White House, advising President Obama on emerging technologies such as clean energy and broadband expansion. His background includes roles in the Yale Entrepreneurial Society, founding the Roosevelt Institution, and advising startups during his time running venture investments for a family office.Commonweal Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies tackling generational challenges such as climate change, competition with China, and an aging population. The firm focuses on startups that leverage government partnerships as a strategic advantage, tapping into resources like national labs, regulatory data, and long-term infrastructure projects.The firm's investment philosophy distinguishes itself from traditional GovTech by emphasizing the unique ability of government to unlock enterprise value rather than solving it as a "problem to fix." With a bipartisan advisory board that includes former Trump, Bush, Obama, and Clinton administration officials, Common Weal Ventures excels at navigating regulatory landscapes and creating opportunities for impactful innovation.

In this episode, Noah McClain, Assistant Professor of Sociology talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about security and technology vulnerabilities within New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This is the third episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside About Noah McClain: Noah McClain (PhD, New York University) is a sociologist with interests spanning the sociologies of cities, law, inequality, complex organizations, work, policing, and security, and how these intersect with technologies high and low. Dr. McClain has published a broad range of articles dealing with these topics in venues such as the Journal of Consumer Culture, Poetics, and Information, Communication, and Society. He has served on the faculties of Illinois Tech, and the Bard Prison Initiative, where he was also a postdoctoral research fellow. He is also a former investigator of police misconduct for the City of New York. Learn more about Noah McClain via https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-mcclain-2b415769 Interviewer: Lloyd Levine (Former California State Assemblymember, UCR School of Public Policy Senior Policy Fellow) Watch the video version of this episode via: https://youtu.be/kKr6yODUQGQ Music by: Vir Sinha Commercial Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp⁠⁠⁠  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: ⁠⁠⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via ⁠⁠⁠https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast⁠⁠⁠. 

Kanika Tolver is a renowned career coach, author, and speaker known for her innovative and empowering approach to career transformation. With a background in technology and a passion for helping individuals achieve their professional dreams, she has become a leading voice in the realm of career development - or career rehab.In this episode of the security clearance careers podcast, we discuss her journey to federal employment, her experience in the security clearance process, benefits of the federal goverment, and how to increase your earning potential in GovTech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to reinstate an executive order that eases the president's ability to fire federal workers, the government's ability to recruit top talent for tech, IT, cyber and artificial intelligence positions will be harmed, according to a senior Biden administration official. The 2020 executive order concerning the creation of Schedule F in the excepted service was issued just 13 days before the 2020 election and was overturned by an executive order from President Joe Biden to enshrine protections for the federal workforce in 2021. The Office of Personnel Management announced a final rule this April that aimed to reinforce protections and merit system principles for career civil servants. The Biden administration official told FedScoop that if current or prospective federal employees QUOTE “believe they'll be constrained from offering their honest, informed professional input, and that they or their colleagues could be removed following a presidential transition based on their personal beliefs and not on their performance, this will reduce their desire to work for the government.” They added that “Attracting top talent, including the best tech talent, to serve the American people means respecting and protecting their expertise and service, not undermining it.”President-elect Trump has maintained that he will immediately reissue that 2020 executive order restoring the president's authority to remove what he calls rogue bureaucrats, adding that it would be the first point of his plan to “dismantle the deep state.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this episode of the Tech M&A Podcast, Corum speaks with Ashley Moore, former CEO of Spatialest, a GIS-based SaaS company. They discuss Ashley's journey from being a non-executive director to CEO, the challenges of operating a Northern Ireland company with US customers, and the decision to engage Corum for the M&A process. Ashley shares insights on life after selling the business, the importance of being prepared for the due diligence process, and offers advice for CEOs considering an exit strategy.   00:00 Introduction to Tech M&A Podcast 00:35 The Journey of Spatialest 02:55 Choosing Corum for the M&A Process 04:46 Life After Selling a Business 05:42 Advice for CEOs Considering M&A 06:11 Final Words of Wisdom   Takeaways: Ashley transitioned from non-executive director to CEO of Spatialest. Spatialest focused on software for local government in the US. The company originated from a university research project. Choosing Corum was crucial due to lack of time and expertise. Market changes prompted the need for a strategic exit. Life after selling includes more personal time and new opportunities. Preparation is key for a successful M&A process. Understanding market dynamics is essential for CEOs. Due diligence processes can expose weaknesses in company operations. Confidence and perseverance are vital in business.

Symone Beez is an influencer who has been working in the GovTech space for a while - started in the security clearance process even before turning 21. Aside from content, Symone does virtual workshops and decided it's time to go bigger than ever - introducing GovTechCon. A three-day career expo and conference for the government technology (GovTech) sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singapore's GovTech is hosting an AI CTF challenge with ~$15,000 in prizes, starting October 26th, open to both local and virtual hackers. It will be hosted on Dreadnode's Crucible platform; signup here!It is common to say if you want to work in AI, you should come to San Francisco. Not everyone can. Not everyone should. If you can only do meaningful AI work in one city, then AI has failed to generalize meaningfully.As non-Americans working in the US, we know what it's like to see AI progress so rapidly here, and yet be at a loss for what our home countries can do. Through Latent Space we've tried to tell the story of AI outside of the Bay Area bubble; we talked to Notion in New York and Humanloop and Wondercraft in London and HuggingFace in Paris and ICLR in Vienna, and the Reka, RWKV, and Winds of AI Winter episodes were taped in Singapore (the World's Fair also had Latin America representation and we intend to at least add China, Japan, and India next year).The Role of Government with AIAs an intentionally technical resource, we've mostly steered clear of regulation and safety debates on the podcast; whether it is safety bills or technoalarmism, often at the cost of our engagement numbers or ability to book big name guests with a political agenda. When SOTA shifts 3x faster than it takes to pass a law, when nobody agrees on definitions of important things, when you can elicit never-before-seen behavior by slightly different prompting or sampling, it is hard enough to simply keep up to speed, so we are happy limiting our role to that. The story of AI progress has more often been achieved in the private sector, usually in spite of, rather than with thanks to, government intervention.But industrial policy is inextricably linked to the business of AI, which we do very much care about, has an explicitly accelerationist intent if not impact, and has a track record of success in correcting for legitimate market failures in private sector investment, particularly outside of the US. It is with this lens we approach today's episode and special guest, our first with a sitting Cabinet member.Singapore's National AI StrategyIt is well understood that much of Singapore's economic success is attributable to industrial policy, from direct efforts like the Jurong Town Corporation industrialization to indirect ones like going all in on English as national first language. Singapore's National AI Strategy grew out of its 2014 Smart Nation initiative, first launched in 2019 and then refreshed in 2023 by Minister Josephine Teo, our guest today.While Singapore is not often thought of as an AI leader, the National University ranks in the top 10 in publications (above Oxford/Harvard!), and many overseas Singaporeans work at the leading AI companies and institutions in the US (and some of us even run leading AI Substacks?). OpenAI has often publicly named the Singapore government as their model example of government collaborator and is opening an office in Singapore in time for DevDay 2024.AI Engineer NationsSwyx first pitched the AI Engineer Nation concept at a private Sovereign AI summit featuring Dr. He Ruimin, Chief AI Officer of Singapore, which eventually led to an invitation to discuss the concept with Minister Teo, the country's de-facto minister for tech (she calls it Digital Development, for good reasons she explains in the pod).This chat happened (with thanks to Jing Long, Joyce, and other folks from MDDI)!The central pitch for any country, not just Singapore, to emphasize and concentrate bets on AI Engineers, compared with other valuable efforts like training more researchers, releasing more government-approved data, or offering more AI funding, is a calculated one, based on the fact that: * GPU clusters and researchers have massive returns to scale and colocation, mostly concentrated in the US, that are irresponsibly expensive to replicate* Even if research stopped today and there was no progress for the next 30 years, there are far more capabilities to unlock and productize from existing foundation models and we

In this episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane welcomes you inside ICMA 2024 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bill visits with Clayton Feick, CEO of Ontopical, to explore how AI is transforming government procurement. Clayton shares his key takeaways from ICMA 2024, where he and Stephen Hetzel, CEO of Beacon Bid, delivered a joint presentation moderated by Bill. Their session, “Empowering Local Governments: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Government Contracting Processes,” sparked a lively discussion on how AI-powered tools help businesses discover government opportunities long before their competitors.Clayton highlights how Ontopical's AI-enabled government market intelligence software gives businesses an early advantage by uncovering key opportunities from cities, towns, and counties across the USA and Canada. He explains that many successful ventures start with a “spark”—a vital insight that leads to major opportunities down the road.Bill also reminds listeners to submit nominations for the Dave and Beverly Nash Leadership Award, celebrating excellence in public procurement. The deadline for nominations has been extended to November 1st. Don't miss Rick Jennings' return with another fun segment of “Crazy Bids You Can Win!”Listen in to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of public procurement!For more information about BidPrime, call 888.808.5356 or visit www.bidprime.com. For details on Ontopical, go to www.ontopical.com.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Bradley's Background and Journey in Politics and VC (1:08)Regulatory Challenges in VC (3:18)Understanding Political Dynamics (4:18)Investment Strategies in Regulated Industries (6:00)Importance of Local Politics (9:33)California AI Bill Overview (11:25)Political Implications of the AI Bill (13:17)AI in Government Processes (16:08)Impact of AI on Legal Marketplaces (18:51)Sector-Specific Growth in GovTech (20:38)Political Influence on Tech Regulation (22:19)FTC's Mixed Impact on Innovation (24:13)Concerns Over Economic Policies (27:29)Mobile Voting Discussion (29:27)Impact of Low Primary Turnout (31:38)Political Survival vs. Public Safety (32:36)Mobile Voting Project Origins (34:15)Building Secure Voting Tech (35:26)Engaging Younger Generations (37:20)Impact of Technology on Voting (38:12)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:10)Bradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist and writer. He is the CEO and co-founder of Tusk Holdings, the world's first venture capital fund that invests solely in early stage startups in highly regulated industries, and the founder of political consulting firm Tusk Strategies. Bradley's family foundation is funding and leading the national campaign to bring mobile voting to all U.S. elections. Tusk Philanthropies also runs and funds anti-hunger campaigns that have led to the creation of anti-hunger policies and programs (including universal school breakfast programs) in 22 different states, helping to feed over 12.5 million people. Bradley is the author of The Fixer: My Adventures Saving Startups From Death by Politics and Obvious in Hindsight, writes a column for New York Daily News, hosts a podcast called Firewall about the intersection of tech and politics, and is the co-founder of the Gotham Book Prize. He recently opened a bookstore, podcast studio, event space and cafe called P&T Knitwear on Manhattan's lower east side. He is also an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

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This insightful episode explains the secrets to expanding your website's success in other demographics. Discover how to unlock the potential of your online presence and achieve your goals.STEPHEN TYLER has over 30 years of experience in product development in a wide range of sectors, from GovTech to Energy to Enterprise IT management. As Chief Product and Technology Officer, Stephen leads vision, strategy, development, and delivery for MotionPoint's product and technology platform. Stephen aims to ensure MotionPoint is an industry-leading innovator in driving forward the state of the art in enterprise translation and localization, harnessing the new wave of AI technologies to drive superior outcomes for our customers. MotionPoint is a managed translation platform that delivers concierge-level, end-to-end translation to meet the needs of brands across desired languages and local markets. MotionPoint's concierge-level managed translation service has led the industry for 22 years.Learn more at Website: https://www.motionpoint.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjtyler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionpointcorporation "What an innovative conversation. As an IT professional, I did not know such a company existed to support businesses in translating their website to other markets. WOW. Thank you for sharing Stephen." IdaRemember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment.  Your support keeps this podcast going and growing.Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can support you in getting more visibility on your products and services.

Michelle Martin steers this episode to discover the revolutionary impact of AI on the HR landscape with guest D N Prasad, Senior Director – People & Organisation; GovTech and President, SHRI. Discover how HR professionals are leveraging AI to make data-driven decisions.  For job seekers, find out how to maximize your chances of success in an AI-driven recruitment process. Listen in for concrete strategies on how we can position ourselves to be change-ready given today's evolving workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Connected Nation Podcast wrapping up from Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In the final installment of our coverage, Jessica Denson speaks with the SLED East Director from Socure, a Kentucky State Senator, and the CIO of the Kentucky Department of Education.Visit the links below to listen to parts 1 and 2 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage!Part 1 - click herePart 2 - click hereRecommended Links:Frank Snyder's LinkedInSocureSen. Gex Williams III ProfileDavid Couch's LinkedIn

The Connected Nation Podcast is back on the road today in Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In this episode, our host, Jessica Denson, speaks with the Executive Director of State Programs at Connected Nation, the CIO of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and an account executive at Dynatrace.Stay tuned to our socials this week to listen to parts 2 and 3 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage!Part 2 - click herePart 3 - click here Recommended Links:Tim LeDonne's LinkedInConnected Nation Liz Rodgers' LinkedInLFUCGMarjan Irannejad's LinkedInDynatraceSpurlock Seasonings

The Connected Nation Podcast checking back in from Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In today's second episode, Jessica Denson welcomes on a Editorial Director for Content Spaces for Govtech, a GIS Analyst with TechSystems, and the IT Director for the Louisville Metro Government.Check out our socials this week to listen to parts 1 and 3 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage!Part 1 - click herePart 3 - click here Recommended Links:Zach Patton's LinkedInGovernmentTechnology (GovTech) - https://www.govtech.com/Emily Bartee's LinkedInChris Seidt's LinkedInLouisville Metro Government - https://louisvilleky.gov/

O Tech Trends SP 2024 promete ser uma conexão entre startups, empresas, governos e profissionais do setor. Entre os dias 25 e 26 de junho, no Expo Center Norte em São Paulo, serão debatidos vários temas como inteligência artificial, segurança cibernética, GovTech e gamificação. Para falar sobre esse assunto eu recebo hoje aqui no Podcast Canaltech o Humberto de Alencar Secretário Adjunto da Secretaria de Inovação e Tecnologia do Município de São Paulo. Este é o Podcast Canaltech, publicado de terça a sábado, às 7h da manhã no nosso site e nos agregadores de podcast. Conheça o Porta 101. Entre nas redes sociais do Canaltech buscando por @Canaltech nelas todas. Entre em contato pelo nosso e-mail: podcast@canaltech.com.br Entre no Canaltech Ofertas. Este episódio foi roteirizado e apresentado por Gustavo Minari. O programa também contou com reportagens de Carvalho, André Lourenti Magalhães e Paulinha Alves. Edição por Yuri Souza. A revisão de áudio é do Wallace Moté. A trilha sonora é uma criação de Guilherme Zomer e a capa deste programa é feita por Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From digital inclusion to AI innovation, we take a closer look at Government Technology's honorees in the 23rd year of its annual awards. In conversation with editorial staff, we focus on the work of five particular leaders. The editors of Government Technology recently released their annual Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers for this year. The class of 2024 is noteworthy for continuing a multiyear trend toward gender equity among recipients, with women making up 44 percent of the group. The cross section of public leaders is recognized for their work on digital inclusion, government modernization, innovative application of generative AI, and a collective commitment to improving government services.The episode focuses on five recipients, emphasizing their dedication and humility and underscoring their role in driving positive change at the local, state and national levels. The hosts are joined by Government Technology Managing Editor Lauren Kinkade, Associate Editor Zack Quaintance, Senior Staff Writer Thad Rueter and Data Reporter Nikki Davidson. SHOW NOTES Amy Huffman, policy director of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), stands as a crucial adviser to localities in vying for slices of the federal government's historic investment of $65 billion in broadband and $2.75 billion in digital equity. The funds are now trickling down to states, where the monumental task of allocation lies. Huffman is helping to guide states in effectively utilizing the funds, facilitating coordination through NDIA's toolkit and state cohorts. Rob Mancini leads Prince William County, Va.'s IT department, which topped the 2023 Digital Counties Survey, following strong placements in previous years. He helmed the county's modernization efforts and fostered an inclusive work environment. Mancini's focus is now on enhancing government services, including the implementation of a new AI-powered 311 platform, as part of ongoing efforts to transform the county's IT infrastructure. Sam Orth, chief technology officer and director of technology in Columbus, Ohio, owes his career trajectory to an early interest in personal computers and a stint at a local computer store in the 1980s. His private-sector sales background informs his current role, emphasizing customer-centricity and the understanding that technology drives change and business outcomes. Orth's approach, rooted in intrinsic motivation and a focus on trust and authentic communication, shapes initiatives like deploying body cameras for police and establishing the city's data analytics program, highlighting the importance of people alongside technological tools in building successful IT programs. Kenyatta Powers-Rucker, Maryland Department of Human Services CIO, highlights the absence of mentorship as a significant hurdle in her tech journey — emphasizing the importance of support, particularly for underrepresented groups. With more than 12 years in leadership, Powers-Rucker's commitment lies in facilitating access to tech resources for those in need while advocating for greater diversity in the industry through speaking engagements, networking and mentorship initiatives. Katy Ruckle, Washington's chief privacy officer, has spearheaded the state's privacy initiatives, establishing foundational principles and training programs while leveraging grants for workforce upskilling. In her role since January 2020, Ruckle aims to navigate the evolving landscape of technology, particularly AI, by fostering responsible data usage through collaborative partnerships and community engagement — ensuring Washington remains at the forefront of privacy standards. Related Links to items referenced in the episode: GovTech's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers 2024 Video Overview of the GT Top 25 Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. Subscribe to TFIC for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible.[Placeholder for audio player embed.]

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha explore the ongoing reforms in government technology procurement, focusing on the complexities and frustrations within the terms and conditions of procurement contracts. They discuss a specific comment period and a significant hearing where industry professionals and government representatives attempt to address these issues, highlighting the need for changes that benefit both parties. Key areas of concern include liability limits, cybersecurity, data handling, and intellectual property rights. The episode reveals differing opinions on liability, the challenges of data protection in a global workforce, and how current terms may stifle innovation and limit small business participation in government contracts. By examining other states' approaches and advocating for clearer, more adaptable terms, the episode underscores the importance of continued dialogue and reform to foster better government-vendor relations and encourage technological advancement in government services.00:00 Welcome to GovTech Today: Bridging the Gap Between .Com and .Gov00:28 The Ongoing Effort for Procurement Reform02:01 Navigating Terms and Conditions: A Vendor's Perspective03:10 Streamlining Documents for Clarity and Efficiency04:21 Addressing Liability Concerns in Government Contracts09:05 The Impact of Unlimited Liability on Small Businesses12:07 Exploring Intellectual Property and Data Rights Issues14:47 Balancing Security, Accessibility, and Cost in Data Management18:26 The Challenges of Security Definitions and Notifications26:21 The Future of Government Procurement: A Call for Engagement

In a world increasingly driven by technology, governments at various levels in China have embraced digital innovations to improve their operations. From streamlining bureaucratic processes to offering citizens improved access to services, technology plays a crucial role in optimizing government efficiency. How has GovTech transformed urban governance practices? And what tangible improvements have residents experienced as a result? On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Yushun

Symone B, who joined the podcast last year for Unlocking Success in GovTech: Insider Tips to Make Over $200,000 and Navigate the Cleared Job Search, discussed their story and how they were able to climb up the ladder in this industry from a really young age.For this episode, we dive in a little bit more into the national security tech industry and talk about many of the hottest GovTech (Government Technology) jobs that pay really well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(5:00) Massive ransomware hack of intel agencies, including FBI. Nothing is safe(10:24) Even MSM sees the totalitarianism of the technocracy. But does "company over country" motto refer to Facebook as a corporation or to the CIA as "The Company"? (27:35) Was This Manifesto Written by Marx? Lucifer? No, One of the Biggest Technocrats Add a heaping helping of Satanic pride and a god-like ego to Karl Marx's materialism and desire for chaos and destruction of all institutions and chaos — and you have the worldview of the Silicon "masters"(51:51) "The Boniface Option" by Andrew Isker describes how we got to TrashWorld far better than the Atlantic essay. Recent technology is accelerating the problems but we got here a LONG time ago(1:03:09) The Next BIG Thing for Big Brother…and the "Zombies" Will Pay Dearly For It Will Apple's Vision Pro augmented reality headset take us to the next level of privacy violation and surveillance? Here's what it will be capable of(1:24:31) Farmers in EU begin food sanctions by blockades of Paris and other cities to stop the Green Agenda of starvation by putting them out of business(1:32:06) Utterly ludicrous "CO2 Pipeline" to transport CO2 across the continent and store underground — and the politicians pushing it and eminent domain(1:42:21) Jury hits Bayer with $$BILLION$$ fine for glyphosate cancer. But they keep selling it(1:52:20) Mexico says there's Fast-n-Furious type arms trafficking of MILITARY GRADE WEAPONS to cartels(1:56:00) If Mayorkas is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors on the border (and he is) then is the GOP an accessory to the crime for continuing to fund him?(1:59:26) WATCH: A View of the IMAGINARY BORDER WALL The border dispute is phony. The wall is phony. Here's a couple of citizens who went to the border to show what's REALLY going on(2:17:22) TSA rolling out facial scanners to 400 airports, Congress does — NOTHING(2:24:33) Ukraine is more than our surrogate army to attack Russia. Its people are also lab rats and Beta Test Site for totalitarian GovTech(2:39:38) Whose values will AI have? AI with all of its carefully implanted biases and narratives is best described as A LIE. (2:46:18) 14 yr old girl kidnapped by CPS to be "transitioned" — and it's NOT CALIFORNIA but a conservative Republican led state attacking a child and destroying parental rights(2:51:06) SanFran gives Universal Basic Income to black and hispanic men who identify as female. EU demands genderless language…here are the absurd "alternative" words(2:53:17) WATCH: "Color of Law". Cop tries to intimate sidewalk singer singing Christian songs with made up law. When the singer pushes back the cop walks away and sticks her tongue out.(2:58:00) Street preacher shot in the head, given no chance of survival and comatose most of the time since before Thanksgiving has been miraculously healed, even though the bullet remains in his brainFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

(5:00) Massive ransomware hack of intel agencies, including FBI. Nothing is safe(10:24) Even MSM sees the totalitarianism of the technocracy. But does "company over country" motto refer to Facebook as a corporation or to the CIA as "The Company"? (27:35) Was This Manifesto Written by Marx? Lucifer? No, One of the Biggest Technocrats Add a heaping helping of Satanic pride and a god-like ego to Karl Marx's materialism and desire for chaos and destruction of all institutions and chaos — and you have the worldview of the Silicon "masters"(51:51) "The Boniface Option" by Andrew Isker describes how we got to TrashWorld far better than the Atlantic essay. Recent technology is accelerating the problems but we got here a LONG time ago(1:03:09) The Next BIG Thing for Big Brother…and the "Zombies" Will Pay Dearly For It Will Apple's Vision Pro augmented reality headset take us to the next level of privacy violation and surveillance? Here's what it will be capable of(1:24:31) Farmers in EU begin food sanctions by blockades of Paris and other cities to stop the Green Agenda of starvation by putting them out of business(1:32:06) Utterly ludicrous "CO2 Pipeline" to transport CO2 across the continent and store underground — and the politicians pushing it and eminent domain(1:42:21) Jury hits Bayer with $$BILLION$$ fine for glyphosate cancer. But they keep selling it(1:52:20) Mexico says there's Fast-n-Furious type arms trafficking of MILITARY GRADE WEAPONS to cartels(1:56:00) If Mayorkas is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors on the border (and he is) then is the GOP an accessory to the crime for continuing to fund him?(1:59:26) WATCH: A View of the IMAGINARY BORDER WALL The border dispute is phony. The wall is phony. Here's a couple of citizens who went to the border to show what's REALLY going on(2:17:22) TSA rolling out facial scanners to 400 airports, Congress does — NOTHING(2:24:33) Ukraine is more than our surrogate army to attack Russia. Its people are also lab rats and Beta Test Site for totalitarian GovTech(2:39:38) Whose values will AI have? AI with all of its carefully implanted biases and narratives is best described as A LIE. (2:46:18) 14 yr old girl kidnapped by CPS to be "transitioned" — and it's NOT CALIFORNIA but a conservative Republican led state attacking a child and destroying parental rights(2:51:06) SanFran gives Universal Basic Income to black and hispanic men who identify as female. EU demands genderless language…here are the absurd "alternative" words(2:53:17) WATCH: "Color of Law". Cop tries to intimate sidewalk singer singing Christian songs with made up law. When the singer pushes back the cop walks away and sticks her tongue out.(2:58:00) Street preacher shot in the head, given no chance of survival and comatose most of the time since before Thanksgiving has been miraculously healed, even though the bullet remains in his brainFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

Kuluaarides sahistatakse, et Eesti X-tee asemele võib millalgi tulevikus tulla Eclipse Dataspace nimeline võrdlemisi uus tehnoloogia. Külas olid Nortali arhitekt ja GovTech guru Allan Bernard ja Digital Nation arhitekt, GovTech ekspert ja endine riigi CTO Kristo Vaher. Rääkisime nii Eclipse Dataspace tehnoloogiast üldiselt kui ka selle rakendamise riskidest ja väärtusest.Episoodi veavad Martin Kapp ja Priit Liivak.Algorütmi toetavad Pipedrive, Nortal ja Veriff.Episoodis mainitud viited: Soovitatud videod: EDC Conceptual Overview and Architecture: https://youtu.be/IGd4oafLyAg?si=Jz_aDz0dTM-fR3weUnveiling the Dataspace Protocol: https://youtu.be/zZHqH5zN1Ac?si=vNMgY7mbJjFGX8O5X-Road Slack kanaliga liitumise juhis: https://x-road.global/communityInternational Data Spaces: https://internationaldataspaces.org/Gaia-X: https://gaia-x.eu/

GovTech100 companies are likely to have an outsized role in making government better. Many now come with deep pockets thanks to investments from private equity. Government Technology's ninth annual list of gov tech companies that are changing the way government works comes with an added twist — the injection of large sums of capital through the private equity market. Agencies are attracted to the promise of increased capacity and agility but are not always prepared for the disruptions that come from these increasingly well-funded players.Private equity's bullish embrace of gov tech hinges on its recession-resistant allure and pivotal role in digitizing the way governments work, seeing opportunities in closing the innovation gap between the private and public sectors in delivering services and optimizing operations. This year's GovTech100 features companies with the majority of their revenue coming from sales to government and reflects a diverse mix of established names and newcomers, like CivicEye and Versaterm. This episode features Government Technology Associate Editor Ben Miller, who helped curate this year's list, and Thad Reuter, who wrote the cover story on the impact of private equity on the gov tech market.SHOW NOTESHere are the top takeaways from this episode:Gov Tech's Appeal to Private Equity: Resilience: Gov tech's perceived recession-proof nature and essential role in providing digital services for governments contribute to its attractiveness to private equity. Digital Transformation: Increased cloud adoption and the shift from analog to digital processes in government services make gov tech an appealing investment. Factors Driving Gov Tech's Fertility: Software-as-a-Service Growth: The expansion of SaaS and cloud-based services contributes to gov tech's appeal for private equity investors. 'Amazon Effect': Consumer expectations for quick, efficient services influence gov tech companies to emulate Amazon's one-click model. Modernization Needs: The push to bring governments into the 21st century creates ample opportunities for growth and investment in gov tech. Challenges in Emulating Amazon's Efficiency: Customer vs. Constituent Service: Varied expectations and differing service models pose challenges in replicating Amazon's efficiency in a government context. Limitations of Consumer-Based Models: The unique role of government in serving all constituents, regardless of choice, presents limitations in mirroring corporate models. Private Equity's Focus on End-to-End Platforms: Investment in Growth: Private equity's interest in developing end-to-end platforms drives investments in companies like Accela and Granicus. Potential for Similar Growth: Notable growth in certain companies indicates potential for similar patterns in the gov tech sector. GovTech 100 — Mix of Established and New Entrants: Shift in Focus: This GovTech100 list emphasizes emerging startups and serial entrepreneurs committed to public service innovation. Notable Newcomers: Public safety entities like CivicEye, Fieldware and Versaterm, alongside niche-focused companies, join the GovTech100. Engaging with Gov Tech Startups: Disruptive Solutions: Startups bring innovative solutions and responsiveness to pressing government needs. Potential for Uncovering New Approaches: Engaging with startups might reveal new perspectives and methods to address long-standing issues. Anticipating Evolution in Gov Tech Companies: Flexibility and Adaptability: Agencies engaging with startups should anticipate shifts in focus, offerings and potential expansions as these companies evolve through investment cycles. Evolution in Offerings: Growth might lead to changes in services and expansions, offering both challenges and opportunities for agencies. Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes.

There was nothing easy about it, nor was it a return to normal after the disruptive years of the pandemic, but state and local governments found ways to hold their own against persistent threats and challenges in cybersecurity and workforce issues in 2023. They also continued campaigns to refresh old IT systems and even found ways forward for urban mobility and public transit. Government Technology editors and writers — Lauren Kinkade, Zack Quaintance, Skip Descant and Jule Pattison-Gordon — joined the podcast hosts to make sense of the year that was. SHOW NOTES Here are the top 10 takeaways from this episode: California is leading electrification with a notable rise in electric vehicle adoption; Transit systems in large cities across the country continue to struggle with commuter pattern shifts as new work patterns evolve after COVID-19; The face of micromobility changed in 2023 with a shift from city-sanctioned e-scooter programs while e-bikes gain traction due to safety and technology advancements; Cities are focusing on digital strategies for curb management to make best use of civic infrastructure as private-sector demand for access increases to support the rise of delivery tech, including drone delivery services and tailored vehicle choices; The nature of government security challenges is evolving from traditional ransomware to double extortion threats even as internal debates continue about handling demands for extortion payments; Legacy system modernization and broadband expansion are getting fresh looks in order to enhance government service delivery to residents and businesses that cannot be done without unlocking the unique capacity of aging big iron; Government faces persistent workforce challenges, particularly in tech roles, as it works to meet challenges of increasing service demands and technology advancements, all of which puts a premium on potential expansion of successful re-skilling models to other states; Digital equity is having a moment but there are concerns over the sustainability of these equity initiatives once initial momentum wanes; Speaking of having a moment, the panel noted the rapid rise of generative AI beginning in the second quarter of the year to dominate discussions about the future of government and education; and, Looking forward, the writers and editors identified a number of sleeper stories that will likely demand more attention in the year ahead, including the shifts in cyber crime demographics, training for local police on handling digital evidence and the real-world impacts of long-promised major infrastructure projects due to roll out in 2024. Related links to the stories referenced in the episode: On the Rebound: Micromobility Ridership Continues to Climb Cities Experiment With Pedal-Powered Delivery Policies Seattle Partners on Curb Data Specification Project As the Cybersecurity Workforce Grows, So Does Need Federal Government Offers 4 Steps to Thwart Cyber Attackers Social Media Changes Are Impacting Government Messaging What's New in Digital Equity: FCC Closer to Restoring Net Neutrality When You Change Social Platforms, Who Controls Your Data? Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes.

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash! In this riveting conversation, Ash Cash sits down with the remarkable Symone B, also known as Symone Beez, to delve into the world of GovTech and the gateway to the tech industry. Join Symone's 6-Figure Tech Challenge: https://www.6figuretechchallenge.com Symone shares her incredible journey, from her unconventional start in GovTech to her unwavering passion that led to over 15 years of expertise.