Eight Strategies for Transforming Government

Submitted by on Fri, 10/21/2022 - 09:39

Importantly, the areas address both individual trends influencing government, and topics that can be addressed with even greater impact if assessed in a way that integrates across trends—such as driving an agile approach to digital innovation that improves outcomes. This integrative approach is especially true for how different trends relate to equity across government programs and foster trust in government institutions,

Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Government: Keys to Success

Submitted by on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 08:00

The obstacles to implementing technological innovation in government often have less to do with hardware and software than people and processes. How can leaders recognize the need for new technology? How do innovators find funding and put the pieces in place to test a new idea? How does an agency define and measure success?

Laboratories of Innovation: Building and Using Evidence in Charter Schools

Submitted by on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 09:51

As originally envisioned, charter schools were intended to be laboratories of innovation. Offering broad flexibility in exchange for performance-based accountability, charter schools are well-positioned to test, validate, and adopt new practices in a public school environment.

A Playbook for CIO-Enabled Innovation in the Federal Government

Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 15:03

In the federal government, for example, agencies have begun to designate chief technology officers, chief innovation officers, chief data officers, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and similar roles to promote new approaches to innovation. But because many innovations are rooted in the use of technology, agency Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can play a strong role as well. Furthermore, the new Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act creates a statutory requirement for CIOs to help lead agency IT innovation efforts.

Enhancing Local Government Service Delivery with Govtech: A Conversation with Amanda Renteria, CEO, Code for America

Submitted by on Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:47

I recently had the pleasure of hosting The Business of Government Hour at CivStart’s State of GovTech 2025. This event brought together government executives, technology leaders, startups, and academics to explore innovative solutions for local governments at the intersection of governance and technology.

Understanding Customer Experience and Technology Tools to Improve Payment Integrity: Key Insights from an Expert Roundtable

Submitted by on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:35

At the "Recommendations for Improving Payment Integrity" roundtable, participants discussed strategies for enhancing the integrity of government payments (see our first overview post on how AI and emerging technologies can support such strategies).

Exploring the Evolving Ecosystems of CivTech and GovTech: Conversations from the State of Govtech 2025

Submitted by on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:24
How are innovative startup solutions reshaping local government services? What drives the collaboration between startups, tech leaders, and public sector executives? Where is government technology headed next? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a special edition of The Business of Government Hour from the State of GovTech 2025 event hosted by CivStart.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 13:18
Author: 
Amanda Renteria and Niles Friedman
Audio: 
Audio icon govtech2025_renteria_friedman_podcast_abcd.mp3

Niles Friedman, Board Chair

Submitted by on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:18
Niles Friedman specializes in the creation and growth of businesses, divisions, and core functions within organizations. He’s built an adaptable approach to strategically collaborate across sectors, industries, and geographies through his work with c-suite executives, startup founders, public-sector administrators, boards, and nonprofit leaders. He is a Founding Executive Advisor with Star Insights, a strategic advisory firm based in Los Angeles.

Amanda Renteria, CEO, Code for America

Submitted by on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 13:04
Amanda Renteria leads Code for America as CEO, steering a transformative organization that sits at the forefront of civic technology and digital government innovation. Under her leadership, Code for America has emerged as a crucial partner to governments and community organizations nationwide, working to realize the vision of “a government by the people, for the people in the digital age.”

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