City Manager Mike Futrell isn’t your average bureaucrat—he’s a former Navy officer, utility exec, and biotech strategist now transforming Riverside, CA into a green tech powerhouse. In this episode, he unpacks how the city is fusing affordability, innovation, and sustainability to attract the next generation of entrepreneurs. From solar greenhouses to hydrogen trains, Futrell is turning Riverside into a city that builds the future, not just dreams it.
