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Podcast: Capstone Conversation by Jared Asch
Episode: From Silicon Valley to City Hall: Exploring GovTech
Description: In this episode of the Capstone conversation, hosted by Jared Asch, the focus is on innovation in government technology (GovTech). The guest is Manveer Sandhu, a Fairfield, California, city councilman with a background as a technology executive and Air Force reservist. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities in adopting new technologies in government, including AI's role in improving efficiency without replacing jobs. Sandhu underscores the need for better communication between government and citizens, the potential of AI to streamline operations, and strategies for startups to enter the GovTech market. He calls for more flexible, shorter-term contracts and increased...