Episode 67: Civic Software with Alex Pedersen and Abhi Nemani Tech Done Right

Civic Software with Alex Pedersen and Abhi Nemani

Guests


Alex Pedersen: Co-founder of Polco.

Abhi Nemani Founder of EthosLabs.



Summary

This week, we have Alex Pedersen of Polco and Abhi Nemani of EthosLabs. They're both involved in various uses of technology to increase civic engagement. We'll talk about how technology can improve the public sector and why technologists should be interested in public sector work.


Notes

02:09 - Technology and Civic + Political Engagement


06:14 - Risks of Making the Government More Technological


10:01 - Balancing Conversations Amongst Citizens


12:18 - Building and Designing Software for Government vs Commercial Use


14:39 - Getting Involved in Government, Civic Engagement, and the Public Sector



Code For America
Chi Hack Night
Abhi's Course Notes in Civic Tech
Special Guests: Abhi Nemani and Alex Pederson.