Too often, innovative ideas in the public sector never see the light of day due to regulations and oversight designed for a different era. While procurement regulations are intended to ensure accountability and minimize risk, the process leaves little room for experimentation or creative engagement with entrepreneurs. Philadelphia's FastFWD initiative tackled these challenges directly by opening up new mechanisms for entrepreneurs to co-create solutions with the city.
Read MoreThe Town of Cary, located in the heart of North Carolina's research triangle, may not be the first location that comes to mind when identifying "smart cities." Yet the home of approximately 160,000 residents — self-proclaimed as the "technology town of North Carolina" — is on a mission to change that.
Read MoreSmart cities revolve around the idea of using new, connective technologies to make urban living more efficient, cost-effective and, in the cases of many, more environmentally friendly.
Read MoreLast week, I traveled to Dubai in a non-work capacity to meet with private and public sector representatives regarding how they, as companies and as a nation, can keep up with the exponential technological changes and significant social changes happening in our world. While in Dubai I shared these thoughts in a personal capacity outlined in this post
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