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.”

Weekly Roundup: June 23-27, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 17:09

Emerging Technologies

Quantum Complacency Could Be Catastrophic, Lawmakers Told. The United States is on track to “experience a DeepSeek moment in quantum” unless it takes accelerated action on the quantum tech front, witnesses told lawmakers this week as they warned of “catastrophic” consequences if China wins the global race in quantum computing.  

Harnessing Agility in Governance: A Leadership Framework for an Agile Government

Submitted by on Mon, 06/23/2025 - 11:06

Agile government, characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness, has emerged as a compelling strategy for achieving success amidst complex and rapid change in the public sector. However, transitioning to such a model necessitates a shift in leadership paradigms.

Weekly Roundup: June 16-20, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 06/20/2025 - 16:37

Artificial Intelligence

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