Hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss the vast potential in local government spending, particularly in regards to technology. Jennifer showcases her research into local governments' technology budgets, emphasizing their often overlooked opportunities. The hosts also highlight some unexpected innovation in small cities or counties, and discuss the growth potential in the State & Local Government (SLED) market. They also briefly touch upon Jennifer's services, which aim to facilitate businesses to understand and access these opportunities.
Hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss the vast potential in local government spending, particularly in regards to technology. Jennifer showcases her research into local governments' technology budgets, emphasizing their often overlooked opportunities. The hosts also highlight some unexpected innovation in small cities or counties, and discuss the growth potential in the State & Local Government (SLED) market. They also briefly touch upon Jennifer's services, which aim to facilitate businesses to understand and access these opportunities.
00:06 Introduction to GovTech Today
00:15 Broadening the Idea of GovTech
00:40 Exploring Local Governments
01:35 The Potential of Local Governments
02:11 Innovation in Local Governments
03:04 Local Governments as Policy Experiment Areas
03:20 The Rinse and Repeat Model in Local Governments
03:47 The Importance of Public Sector References
04:07 The Spending Power of Local Governments
04:43 The 10 Percent Rule in Government Technology
05:55 Understanding City Councils and City Managers
07:50 The Importance of Doing Your Homework
12:39 The Growth of IT Spending in Local and State Governments
15:01 Understanding the Services of GovTech Companies
17:07 Conclusion: The Scope of Opportunity in Local Governments