Published inThe Startup·Dec 16, 2020What a “Secretary Pete” Buttigieg Means for DOT InnovationYesterday it was made official. President-elect Joe Biden selected his one-time opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination and former Mayor of South Bend to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Both progressives on the left and conservatives on the right will have their qualms about Mayor Pete becoming Secretary Pete…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published inThe Startup·Nov 17, 2020The Fascinating Tech People on the Biden + Harris Transition TeamAnd what they mean for tech priorities During this Presidential Election season, there was very little discussion by either Joe Biden or Donald Trump about how either of their administrations would prioritize government technology across federal agencies and form policies that bolster innovation and technology in the US. Now that…Technology13 min readTechnology13 min read
Published inThe Startup·Oct 29, 2020Yes, Your Startup Is Political.With the cacophony of election-related opinions blasting your social media and inboxes for the next few days, I had initially decided not to publish an article this week. After all, what more could be added to an already crowded discussion about Election Day 2020 and potential days of uncertainty ahead? …Startup10 min readStartup10 min read
Published inThe Startup·Oct 21, 2020We Need a US Secretary of TechnologyRegardless of the outcome on November 3, the next administration should move to form the US Department of Technology and Innovation led by the first ever appointed Secretary of Technology. The formation of this new Department would unify and amplify existing Federal Agency technology work, including that being done by…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published inThe Startup·Oct 12, 2020Kamala Harris Will Be a Govtech ChampionSenator Kamala Harris would be a champion for government technology — particularly for state local governments across the US. What evidence is there to support this claim? Let’s circle back to when Sen. …Government6 min readGovernment6 min read
Aug 26, 2020The Days of Governments Being Slow to Adopt New Tech Are GoneThe Local Government’s Next Normal report shows how rapidly COVID-19 has reshaped local government officials’ use of new software & points to future trends. COVID-19 has placed a tremendous burden on the thousands of local governments who serve millions of residents every day. Although there is a shared sense that…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Aug 3, 2020Can’t find an internship during COVID-19? Do these 5 things instead.Internships have become integral experiences for college and university students across the US. And for good reason. They enable you to see the real-world application of your academics and gain insights into professional environments beyond the academy. …Internships8 min readInternships8 min read
Apr 23, 2020What has our Growth Team learned about selling SaaS solutions to governments during COVID-19?Five key practices for government SaaS sales in uncertain times. Like so many other startups, the Growth Team at RoadBotics has had to evolve our selling processes to meet the evolving needs of our clients and prospective clients — especially since our clients are almost exclusively local, county and state…SaaS6 min readSaaS6 min read
Aug 18, 2019Calling all people who want to help solve big problems for governments.Join our team at RoadBotics. Our core mission at RoadBotics is to use cutting edge AI to revolutionize the way governments manage and maintain the world’s 8 million miles of roads. Our technology gives governments unprecedented data on the condition of their roads, which drives more informed maintenance decisions. …Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Jul 18, 2019A Simple Guide: Stock Options for First Time Startup EmployeesDiving head first into a startup is an excellent way to accelerate your career and to get involved early with a company whose potential success could translate into big financial reward for you. The latter is made possible through Stock Option Programs. Based on my experiences in startups, I’ve seen…Startup10 min readStartup10 min read
