U.S. Digital Service recruits Silicon Valley innovators, like Matt Cutts, to modernize government technology
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July 10, 2018
I recently interviewed Matt Cutts, who is the Acting Administrator at US Digital Service, a non-partisan technology group in the Executive Office of the President whose ambitious goal is to deliver better government services and improve the lives of all Americans. Matt initially joined US Digital
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Oman ontwikkelt technologiefonds om te investeren in wereldwijde ondernemers
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June 15, 2018
Recently, Oman created a $200M+ venture capital fund to spark innovation in Oman and the MENA region. I interviewed the CEO of the Oman Technology Fund - Yousuf Al Harthy - and a member of the Board of Directors - Hanan Askalan. Yousuf and Hanan have extensive technology, government, and business
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Oman develops technology fund to invest in global entrepreneurs
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June 12, 2018
Recently, Oman created a $200M+ venture capital fund to spark innovation in Oman and the MENA region. I interviewed the CEO of the Oman Technology Fund – Yousuf Al Harthy – and a member of the Board of Directors – Hanan Askalan. Yousuf and Hanan have extensive technology, government, and bu
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David Shrier thinks we need a better model of how we deploy new technologies (and he’s right)
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June 06, 2018
Recently, I interviewed David Shrier, an Associate Fellow, Said Business School, University of Oxford, and originator of the online programmes Oxford Fintech and Oxford Blockchain Strategy. David is also the CEO of Distilled Analytics, an MIT spinout that is transforming financial services thro
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Interview met Miko Matsumura, Evercoin
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April 18, 2018
Miko Matsumura founded crypto exchange Evercoin and is a Venture Partner with BitBull Capital. Miko is also an investor in the Pantera Capital ICO Fund (a $100M ICO-only fund). He is personally invested in FileCoin, Brave, CIVIC, Propy and Lyft. As Chief Evangelist for th e Java Language and Plat
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Denmark creates world’s first Tech Embassy to understand global tech giants impact on society
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March 29, 2018
Denmark has decided to elevate technological diplomacy to a priority in its foreign and security policy, especially given that most tech giants are now wealthier, and more powerful, than many countries. Recently, I interviewed Denmark’s Tech Ambassador Casper Klynge, who is the world's first
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Cryptocurrency and blockchain investor gives suggestions to global governments regulating new technologies
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March 27, 2018
Miko Matsumura founded crypto exchange Evercoin and is a Venture Partner with BitBull Capital. Miko is also an investor in the Pantera Capital ICO Fund (a $100M ICO-only fund). He is personally invested in FileCoin, Brave, CIVIC, Propy and Lyft. As Chief Evangelist for th e Java Language and P
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United Nations blockchain pioneer prevents fraud of international aid payments
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March 20, 2018
Recently, I interviewed Joseph Thompson, co-founder and CEO of AID:Tech, a Tech Stars alum who also won the James Wolfensohn Game Changer Award and UN Sustainable Development Goal Pioneer 2017 for blockchain technology. Joseph has worked for BearingPoint, Ericsson, Litmus Group and PA Consulting
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Australian State develops fund to spark government innovation
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March 12, 2018
Recently, I interviewed Sam Hannah-Rankin, who is Director Public Sector Innovation for Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) in Australia. She has previously been Director of ICT Innovation for the Department of State Development, Small Business and Innovation in Victoria.In addition, Sam was
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Using analytics to identify and predict patients’ physical health needs
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December 11, 2017
Recently, Dr. Lauren Jarmusz (PT, DPT) and I interviewed Dr. Krishnaj Gourab (MD). Krishnaj is the co-founder of ReHAP; a startup that provides clinical decision support for rehabilitation therapy service (physical and occupational therapy). Dr. Gourab and his co-founder, John Adamovich, MHA we
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Could a digital identity network prevent the next Equifax-like breach?
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December 08, 2017
MC: What is ID.me? And, where did you get the idea from? Blake Hall: ID.me is a digital identity network, which allows people to prove they are who they say they are. Essentially, once an individual has verified their legal identity or any other identity card -- whether it's healthcare providers
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John Hopkin’s Chair of Physical Medicine Department launches startup that uses analytics to prioritize patient care
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December 06, 2017
Recently, Dr. Lauren Jarmusz (PT, DPT) and I interviewed Dr. Krishnaj Gourab (MD). Krishnaj is the co-founder of
ReHAP; a startup that provides clinic...
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Military Veteran Blake Hall, equipped with a Harvard MBA, launches a startup that protects citizens against cybersecurity identity thefts
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December 05, 2017
Recently, I interviewed
Blake Hall, an Army Ranger, who is the Founder and CEO of
ID.me, a digital identity network that empowers individuals ...
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IBM Distinguished Engineer Jan Gravesen On How Hybrid Agile Can Transform Government Legacy Systems
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August 16, 2017
Recently, I asked IBM’s Distinguished Engineer Jan Gravesen, who will be speaking at the upcoming L.A. Digital Government Summit, to share his thought on...
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Distinguished Professor Dr. Ines Mergel Explains How Global Digital Services Teams are Modernizing Government Tech
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August 07, 2017
Recently, I asked Professor Dr. Ines Mergel, who is a Full Professor of Public Administration at the Department of Politics and Public Administration at ...
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How Human-Centered Design is Shaping the Congressional TrumpCare Debate
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August 04, 2017
Allison Murphy (Ally) co-authored this article. She is passionate about the impact of social enterprise on international development and conflict resolut...
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Obama White House Deputy CTO Jennifer Pahlka on global government, citizen-centric digital transformation
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July 27, 2017
Recently, I interviewed Jennifer Pahlka, the founder and executive director of Code for America. She recently served as the U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where she architected and helped found the United States Digital Service. Sh
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IBM Director Nitin Gaur Provides Mini-roadmap to Global Governments Exploring Blockchain
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July 27, 2017
Recently, I asked Nitin Gaur, who currently serves as Director of IBM Blockchain Labs, his thoughts on how governments can get started with introducing B...
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18F co-founder and former Presidential Innovation Fellow Rob Read’s tips on government IT modernization
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July 25, 2017
Recently, Robert L. Read, who left his post as the director of development at Planview Inc. to be a Presidential Innovation Fellow in 2013 and helped create 18F and 18F Consulting, shared his thoughts on modernizing government legacy systems. Rob is currently chief scientist at Skylight, a govern
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Harvard PhD Andy Yen provides tips to governments on cybersecurity protections
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July 21, 2017
Recently, I asked Harvard PhD and ProtonMail co-founder and CEO Andy Yen his thoughts on how to prevent government cybersecurity attacks. A physicist and economist by training, Andy was part of the ATLAS experiment at CERN, where his research focused on searches for supersymmetric particles. He
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Harvard students partner with U.S. government to address digital skills gaps
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July 20, 2017
Recently, I interviewed Neel Mehta, a senior computer science major at Harvard University with a 4.0 GPA. He has interned at Khan Academy, Microsoft, and the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, he was a technology fellow with Partners in Health. Neel is passionate about civic tech, and there were no
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IBM Partner Mark Fisk Explains How Blockchain Enables Public Sector Digital Transformations
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July 17, 2017
IBM was awarded best “blockchain paper” by the US Department of Health and Human Services, landed a
blockchain pilot with Smart Dubai, and published a...
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Harvard Students Partner With U.S. Government to Address Digital Skills Gaps
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July 12, 2017
Recently, I interviewed
Neel Mehta, a senior Computer Science major at Harvard University with a 4.0 GPA. He has interned at Khan Academy, Microsoft, ...
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18F Co-Founder and former Presidential Innovation Fellow Rob Read's Tips on Government IT Legacy Modernization
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July 10, 2017
Recently, I asked Robert L. Read, who left being the Director of Development at Planview, Inc. to be a Presidential Innovation Fellow in 2013 and helped ...
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Interview with Sangeet Choudary: Lessons from Airbnb and Uber business models enable open government as a platform for entrepreneurs
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July 10, 2017
Recently, I interviewed Sangeet Paul Choudary, a C-level executive advisor and an international best-selling author. He is the co-author of
Platform R...
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Boston Feasts on Education
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January 29, 2017
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Fedscoop’s Cyber Innovation Heroes: 10+ Insights from FBI, TSA, DHS, and NIST Leaders
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November 01, 2016
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3 Tips on New Product Development from Kuli Kuli Founder and CEO Lisa Curtis
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October 16, 2015
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Design for America’s Dr. Elizabeth Gerber Shows How Human-Centered Design Can Change the World for Good
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October 16, 2015
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What Stephen Curry Can Teach Entrepreneurs?
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April 09, 2015
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3 Tips to Startup in College From a Successful Studentpreneur
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November 14, 2014
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500 Startups and United Nations Invest in Big Data for Social Good
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October 21, 2014
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Was Mark Cuban “For Real” or Just Trying to Sell a Product?
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October 20, 2014
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Harvard Creates ‘Big Data’ Course for Social Innovators
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October 20, 2014
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What Do Mark Zuckerberg, President Obama and Jon Stewart Have in Common?
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September 08, 2014
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Partners for Our Children Builds ‘Data Portal’ for Policymakers to Improve Child Welfare System
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August 25, 2014
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Mayor Walsh Supports Creating Multiple Career Pathways for Foster Youth
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August 11, 2014
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What Does Y-Combinator and the White House Have in Common?
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August 11, 2014
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My TEDx Talk: How to Create a Successful Social Enterprise
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August 07, 2014
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MacArthur Foundation Fellow Tells World How to Improve Foster Care System
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July 01, 2014
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‘America’s Best Leader’ Used Eric Reis’s Lean Startup Before It Existed
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July 01, 2014
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Obama and Tumblr’s Karp Avoid ‘Orange Is the New Black’
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July 01, 2014
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Child Welfare Leaders Follow NBA Champion Spurs Lead
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June 09, 2014
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Brandon Marshall Gives $1 Million to Mental Health Care
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June 02, 2014
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Foster Care Is An International Issue
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May 12, 2014
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Gain “Know How” On the Harsh Realities of Foster Care
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April 03, 2014
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Use Co-opetition to Build New Lines of Revenue
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February 10, 2014
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Richard Sherman’s Big Mouth Will Pay Dividends in the Super Bowl
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January 31, 2014
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3 Tips for your Startup to Gain Traction
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January 23, 2014
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Does Your Neighborhood Suck?
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December 03, 2013
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20 Secret Tips From Young Movers and Shakers
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February 10, 2013
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