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RethinkRethink...the civil serviceAcross many countries, civil services, once seen as the backbone of stable governance, are facing growing scrutiny. Long viewed as the impartial and efficient machine of government, the role of civil servants is now being questioned as political polarisation intensifies and trust in traditional institutions declines.In the UK, the United States and other democracies, critics question its effectiveness, arguing that the civil service has become opaque, unwieldy and inefficient, and process is getting in the way of outcomes.The modern British civil service emerged in the 19th century, and was designed to carry out...2025-06-0528 min
Let’s Innovate for VegasEpisode 0118: MotivationShow NotesHost: Dan HugoSummary: Why would anyone want to spend their time, effort, and expertise on something that does not pay and may not receive the immediate appreciation it probably deserves? It is a question of motivation…LinksInnovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.orgProject-ACT.info https://project-act.infoAgileForVolunteers.org https://agileforvolunteers.orgMastodon for Vegas https://mastodon.vegasA Civic Technologist´s Practice Guide by Cyd Harrell https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/85466346-a-civic-technologist-s-practice-guideRecoding America by Jennifer Pahlka https://www.recodingamerica.us/2025-05-2044 min
Herprogrammeer de OverheidDe estafette van wet naar loket | Maike Klip | Herprogrammeer de OverheidMaike Klip is ontwerpend onderzoeker en ambtenaar. Al meer dan tien jaar werkt ze aan het menselijker en gebruiksvriendelijker maken van digitale overheidsdiensten. Ze deed dat bij DUO, bij de ontwikkeling van de CoronaMelder, met haar project ‘De begripvolle ambtenaar’, en nu als promovendus aan de TU Delft en in het programma rond de clustering van rijksincasso.In dit gesprek gaat het over de rol van ontwerpers binnen de overheid, over mensgericht ontwerpen, over hoe beleid uiteindelijk bij de burger terechtkomt, en over de morele verantwoordelijkheid van ambtenaren om voorbij hun eigen domein te kijken.Link...2025-05-061h 02
An Honorable ProfessionICYMI: How Government Can Get Sh*t Done with Jen PahlkaToday on An Honorable Profession, we’re revisiting co-host Debbie Cox Bultan’s conversation with Jennifer Pahlka. Pahlka has decades of experience in civic technology. She was U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under former President Obama and recently authored the book, Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Debbie and Jennifer talk about the factors that often make government slow or ineffective and what the Department of Government Efficiency is getting wrong about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. Jennifer shares her advice for elected officials from prioritizing civil service refor...2025-04-2434 min
The Political CycleThe Efficiency Paradox: are governments, from the US to India, focusing on the wrong thing?On this week's episode of The Political Cycle, we're talking to Yamini Aiyar, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia, about a recent Foreign Policy report she's co-authored on the question of efficiency. With Elon Musk's DOGE bringing the idea to a mainstream audience, do we need to better interrogate the motives behind this trend? Here, she talks to our Cyclist Rohan Venkat.Read Yamini's piece here.Here are the Trike Recommendations from this episode:The Nehru Years: An International History of Indian Non-Alignment by...2025-04-2441 min
Conversations with TylerJennifer Pahlka on Reforming GovernmentJennifer Pahlka believes America's bureaucratic dysfunction is deeply rooted in outdated processes and misaligned incentives. As the founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service, she has witnessed firsthand how government struggles to adapt to the digital age, often trapped in rigid procedures and disconnected from the real-world impact of its policies. Disruption is clearly needed, she says—but can it be done in a way that avoids the chaos of DOGE? Tyler and Jennifer discuss all this and more, including why Congress has become increasingly passive, how she’d go about refo...2025-04-0954 min
Freakonomics Radio628. Sludge, Part 2: Is Government the Problem, or the Solution?There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about this progress — and ask where Elon Musk and DOGE fit in. (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES:Benjamin Handel, professor of economics at UC Berkeley.Neale Mahoney, professor of economics at Stanford University.Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America.Richard Thaler, professor of economics at The University of Chicago. RESOURCES:"How Big Is the Subscription Cancellation Problem?" by Giacomo Fraccaroli, Neale Mahoney, and Zahra Thabet (Briefing Book, 2024).Recoding America: Why Govern...2025-04-0448 min
Why Should I Trust You?What's the End Game? We Talk Massive Remaking of HHS with Gov't Reformer Jennifer PahlkaHealth and Human Services chief RFK Jr. unleashed much-anticipated cuts this week, bringing the total to 20,000 jobs slashed from our nation’s premier health institution. This follows cuts in money for state public health agencies and funding freezes for research centers tackling everything from cancer to veterans' health. Secretary Kennedy says this is to streamline government agencies' practices which he says will ultimately make America healthy again. For too long, both parties ran the show without challenging the status quo. Meanwhile, trust in public health on behalf of a public desperate for action was plummeting. How much did...2025-04-0352 min
Gateway to InformaticsTransforming Government through Digital Innovation: A Conversation with Jennifer PahlkaIn this compelling episode of Gateway to Informatics, Dr. Philip Payne, WashU's chief data scientist and director of the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB), delves into an insightful discussion with Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Pahlka, a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center and the Federation of American Scientists, and founder of Code for America, shares her profound perspectives on the digital transformation of government services. Having served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States...2025-03-2537 min
The Ezra Klein ShowWhat Is DOGE’s Real Goal?The so-called Department of Government Efficiency is great branding. Who could be against a more efficient government? But “efficiency” obfuscates what’s really happening here.Efficiency to what end? Elon Musk, President Trump and DOGE’s boosters have offered various objectives — cutting the deficit, eliminating fraud and abuse, creating a leaner and more responsive government. But DOGE’s actions in the past two months don’t seem to align with any of those goals.Santi Ruiz is the senior editor at the Institute for Progress and the author and host of the “Statecraft” podcast and newsletter. He’s t...2025-03-251h 11
An Honorable ProfessionHow Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Jennifer Pahlka on Modernizing Technology and Reforming Civil ServiceFaith in our government and elected officials has reached record lows in recent years. In 2023, trust in government institutions plummeted to 16%, marking one of the lowest points in history, and, in 2024, 49% of Americans – a plurality of respondents – asserted that the very foundation of our government, our democracy, was not working. This episode kicks off our limited series How Government Can Get Sh*t Done. In this series, hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty will be joined by political scientists, policy experts, authors, and elected officials as they explore how to make government more effective and responsive, delivering tangible resu...2025-03-2034 min
WatchCatsHenry Farrell: Weaponizing Infrastructure, Controlling Chokepoints, "Efficiency" as Governance | WatchCats #2We're back! After reacting to Elon Musk's latest Bart Simpson level trolling on X, we talk briefly on how we're going to ramp up production in order to meet the deluge of news and noise coming out of DOGE. Our guest this week is Professor Henry Farrell, from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Prof. Farrell was the 2019 recipient of the Friedrich Schiedel Prize for Politics and Technology and his latest book (along with Prof. Abraham Newman at Georgetown) is Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy. In order to meet the...2025-02-121h 28
The New Liberal PodcastWhat's the deal with DOGE?The last two weeks have seen a number of controversies related to DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency that Elon Musk heads in the new Trump administration. Jeremiah talks through what's going on, why DOGE seems to be breaking so many things, and what their real goals are. Also check out our conversation with Jennifer Pahlka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-government-more-effective-ft-jennifer-pahlka/id1390384827?i=1000679061794 To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at...2025-02-121h 03
The DynamistUnbreaking Bureaucracy: State Capacity 101 w/Jennifer Pahlka and Andrew GreenwayThe newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has put state capacity back in the spotlight, reigniting debates over whether the federal government is fundamentally broken or just mismanaged. With Elon Musk at the helm, DOGE has already taken drastic actions, from shutting down USAID to slashing bureaucratic redundancies. Supporters argue this is the disruption Washington needs; critics warn it’s a reckless power grab that could erode public accountability. But regardless of where you stand, one thing is clear: the ability of the U.S. government to execute policy is now under scrutiny like never before.Th...2025-02-0659 min
UnpoliticsJennifer Pahlka - 'Reinventing Government' | Unpolitics
In this episode, host Ben Kaplan delves into the intersection of technology and governance with Jennifer Pahlka, a visionary in digital transformation. As a former Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the Obama administration and the founder of Code for America, Pahlka shares her insights on modernizing government processes for the digital era. We explore the challenges of implementing effective digital strategies in public services, the impact of technology on policy, and the importance of user-centric design in government systems. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on reshaping democracy in the age of digital innovation.
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The Indicator from Planet MoneyFederal hiring is about to get the Trump treatmentPresident Trump is making big moves to shrink and reshape the federal workforce. He's offered buyouts, instituted a hiring freeze, and called for prioritizing job seekers who are "passionate about the ideals of our American Republic." While his actions have drawn criticism, some see an opportunity for the new administration to improve the federal hiring process. Today on the show, Jennifer Pahlka, Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center, tells us why, in her view, government hiring has been broken for a long time while sharing her thoughts on Trump's proposals to fix it. Related episodes:...2025-01-2909 min
Today, ExplainedTrump’s government purgeTrump is remaking the federal government in his name, says Vox’s Andrew Prokop. Efforts at a more efficient government may have a point, says Jennifer Pahlka, who co-founded the precursor to DOGE.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcastSupport Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/membersAn Elon Musk X post about DO...2025-01-2827 min
Today, ExplainedTrump’s government purgeTrump is remaking the federal government in his name, says Vox’s Andrew Prokop. Efforts at a more efficient government may have a point, says Jennifer Pahlka, who co-founded the precursor to DOGE. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members An Elon Musk X post about DOGE displayed on a phone screen. Photo by Jakub Po...2025-01-2827 min
RiottosoTrump contro Schlein: la sinistra allo specchio UsaLa Rivoluzione di Donald Trump rischia di mettere l’Europa alle corde. I dazi, gli enormi investimenti in AI, la posizione in politica estera sul conflitto mediorientale e in Ucraina, ma anche la campagna Doge di Musk per tagliare la spesa pubblica e razionalizzare le procedure della paludosa burocrazia americana. Perché come insegna l’ex consigliera alla Casa Bianca con Obama, Jennifer Pahlka, chi ha votato Trump lo ha fatto anche e soprattutto perché crede nella rottura promessa con l’establishment precedente. In questa puntata di Riottoso, riflettiamo su un dibattito che muterà in radice la sinistra americana e chiama gli europ...2025-01-2446 min
Good on PaperIs Elon Musk Right About Big Government?Government reform isn’t an exclusively partisan issue, so why does it seem to fall under the purview of Republicans? The researcher Jennifer Pahlka says Democrats need to “get in the game” of government reform and consider working with, instead of against, the aims of DOGE. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...2025-01-2154 min
Odd LotsWhy Government Hiring Is So InefficientRegardless of your political ideology, it's easy to agree that government should work well; that it should be able to hire talented officials, and build things in a timely, cost-effective manner. Of course, what that means in practice is open for debate, and different people will have different priorities. But at the moment, there are reasons to believe the public sector isn't operating optimally. Things move incredibly slow in many cases. Software systems are often old and extremely costly, and don't do a good job serving the public's needs. It can be extremely difficult to bring on the best...2025-01-1348 min
The Realignment528 | Jennifer Pahlka & Andrew Greenway: The State Capacity Agenda for 2025The How We Need Now: A Capacity Agenda for 2025: The how we need now: a capacity agenda for 2025 - Niskanen CenterJennifer Pahlka Substack: Eating Policy | Jennifer Pahlka | SubstackREALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comJennifer Pahlka and Andrew Greenway, co-authors of the Niskanen Center's The How We Need Now: A Capacity Agenda for 2025, join The Realignment. Marshall, Jennifer, and Andrew discuss why state capacity is one of the most important ideas of 2025, the...2025-01-091h 06
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StatecraftWhat Can the Brits Teach Us About State Capacity?Today, we talk to Jennifer Pahlka and Andrew Greenway about their new paper on state capacity. It’s called “The How We Need Now: A Capacity Agenda for 2025 and Beyond.”We discuss:What is “state capacity?”Why is there fresh interest in the topic in the UK?How did the model of a “government digital service” spread to the US?How do you fix unemployment insurance? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...2024-12-2050 minThe New Liberal PodcastMaking Government More Effective ft. Jennifer PahlkaElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be leading a new organization called DOGE, the Department of Governmental Efficiency. Can they actually make the government more effective? Jennifer Pahlka is the author of Recoding America and she joins the podcast to talk about why the government is so ineffective in so many ways, whether or not Elon and Vivek have the right ideas, and what needs to be done to build a better state capacity. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at ...2024-12-031h 04The Ezra Klein ShowIn This House, We’re Angry When Government FailsThe core conflict in our politics right now is over institutions. Democrats defend them, while Republicans distrust them, and seek, in some cases, to eliminate them.This is really bad. It’s bad for institutions when Republicans are elected, because of the damage they might inflict. And it’s bad for institutions when Democrats are elected, because when you’re so committed to protecting something, it’s hard to be clear-eyed or honest about all the ways it’s failing. And when Democrats won’t admit to the problems that so many Americans can see and feel, that creates...2024-11-221h 08
On the Evidence132 | Embedding Data and Innovation Across California State GovernmentThe latest episode of Mathematica’s On the Evidence podcast features Jeffery Marino, the director of California’s Office of Data and Innovation (ODI). For the podcast, Mathematica’s President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Decker spoke with Marino about ODI’s CalAcademy for training state employees in areas such as plain language and human-centered design, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order on generative artificial intelligence, facilitating interagency data sharing agreements, and data-driven storytelling about government’s impact in people’s lives.
They also discussed Marino’s career trajectory: he majored in English literature in college, became a data journalist, and...2024-11-2154 min
43ccOur Election advice? Ski the gaps.The 2024 election is over. Navigating the results has just begun. Our advice? Ski the gaps. To learn more about some of the ideas mentioned in this episode, check out Jennifer Pahlka on Substack, and Ezra Klein in the New York Times.2024-11-1811 min
Policy ChatsIs Gov. Keeping Up? The Digital Lag w/ Jennifer Pahlka & Lloyd Levine (Technology vs. Government Ep. 1)In this episode, Author of Recoding America, Jennifer Pahlka, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about government's current challenges regarding technology implementation and utilization. This is the first episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine.
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Jennifer Pahlka is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center and the Federation of A...2024-11-081h 08
Talk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan304 - USA in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for AmericaWhy are the Chinese words for the USA directly translated as “beautiful country?” Find out in this intriguing episode as founder and executive director of Code For America Jennifer Pahlka shares her vision for a government in the USA that works for everyone and harnesses the amazing new technologies in our world.
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Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)Picking Uncle Sam's pocket, with Jetson Leder-LuisIn this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by economist and fraud researcher Professor Jetson Luis-Leder to examine the systemic issues underlying government program fraud. Jetson and Patrick discuss healthcare fraud cases, including hospice eligibility manipulation and ambulance transport schemes, and other fraud practices against unemployment and the PPP program. The discussion reveals how institutional constraints, technological limitations, and policy design choices create opportunities for both beneficial and harmful rule violations. They also analyze the ROI of fraud prevention measures, the effectiveness of whistleblower incentives, and how bureaucratic systems can be redesigned to prevent abuse.–Fu...2024-10-241h 18
Talks from the Hoover InstitutionThe Digitalist Papers: Artificial Intelligence And Democracy In AmericaThe Federalist Papers, a series of essays written in the late 18th century, advocated for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and promoted the idea of a nation designed by intent rather than by accident.
On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence celebrated the launch of the Digitalist Papers, which seek to inspire a new era of governance, informed by the transformative power of technology to address the significant challenges and opportunities posed by AI and other digital technologies.
This event was held at Stanford University’s Hoover Inst...2024-10-1831 min
AmeritocracyE74: Author Jennifer Pahlka on Recoding America and the Intersection of Government and TechnologyThis week on the Ameritocracy show, host Troy Edgar is joined in Washington, D.C. by Author, Jennifer Pahlka, a leading voice in transforming government for the digital age. They discuss Jen’s New York Times-acclaimed book, "Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better." Jen also helped establish the United States Digital Service while serving as U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer. She is currently the co-founder of U.S. Digital Response, a non-profit organization assisting governments, nonprofits, and public entities in responding quickly to critical public needs....2024-10-1457 minTalk Chineasy - Learn Chinese every day with ShaoLan283 - Code in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Jennifer Pahlka from Code for AmericaFounder and executive director of Code For America, Jennifer Pahlka joins this podcast to learn the word for “code” or “coding” in Chinese. Her amazing initiative aims to harness the incredible advances in technology in the 21st Century and enable them to make the government work for a fairer society.
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Book Overflow"Recoding America" by Jennifer PahlkaIn this episode of Book Overflow, Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups discuss "Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better" by Jennifer Pahlka. This book was personally recommended by Brian Kernighan and is about what processes and cultures make government technology so woefully inadequate. Join Carter and Nathan as they discuss agile vs. waterfall, the importance of a good business culture, and possible infringements on civil liberties!2024-08-121h 08
Let’s Innovate for VegasEpisode 0077: Munici PalsShow Notes
Host: Dan Hugo
Summary: The origin story of Brigades and CfA includes working with Municipal Partners, to advance community elevation projects based on what one might hope is insight concerning need, gaps, requirements, and so on. Is this the best way to go? We don´t do that, so we are finding out…
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Innovate for Vegas Foundation https://innovateforvegas.org
Our GitHub Org https://github.com/InnovateForVegas
Project-ACT on GitHub https://github.com/Project-ACT
Code for America Local Initiatives https://codeforamerica.org/programs/local-initiatives/
Five Questions with Jennifer Pahlka https://medium.com/five-questions/reg...2024-08-071h 26
On Point | Podcast Rebroadcast: 'Recoding America' author Jennifer Pahlka on how we can reshape our government to work for us State and federal government is so focused on policymaking that it often fails to provide the services its laws intend. In her new book “Recoding America,” author Jennifer Pahlka outlines why the government doesn’t work and how to fix it.2024-07-0547 min
KQED's ForumGenerative AI is Coming to California’s Public Sector. What Now?In a recent executive order, Governor Gavin Newsom, directed state agencies to explore the possibilities for generative AI tools with the goal of implementing them as soon as this summer. Using generative AI in government agencies could help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance. But concerns have been raised about job loss, misinformation, privacy and automation bias. We’ll talk with government officials and AI experts about the promise and concerns of using AI for public services.Guests:Jason Elliott, deputy chief of staff to Go...2024-06-1155 min
Forward ThinkingDelivering services to the public—digitally—with Jennifer PahlkaA former US deputy chief technology officer talks about how digitization can be used to create a government that works for the people. Jennifer Pahlka is the founder of Code for America, served as the United States government’s deputy chief technology officer, and is author of the book Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Jenn joins us to share her personal reflections of her time in government and the path forward.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2024-06-1149 min
ATARC Federal IT NewscastDoing Tech Better in Government with Jennifer Pahlka, Former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer, The White House, Office of Science and Technology PolicyTune in to “Doing Tech Better in Government” for an inspiring conversation on reshaping institutions and empowering change. We are joined by Jennifer Pahlka, Former US Deputy CTO, The White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy and Author as she shares her mission to recode America through principles and values in government. From founding "Code for America" to helping shape what would become the "United States Digital Service," her impact has been profound. Now, she's extending her vision to promote advancements in the military and elevate voices often overlooked in leadership circles.2024-04-2535 min
Defense MavericksBridging the Gap Between Policy and Delivery with Jennifer PahlkaThis week, Bonnie is joined by special guest Jennifer Pahlka, author of "Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better”, to talk through some of the most pressing issues facing public servants today. Jennifer dives into the need to shift from project management to product management, the power of human-centered policy, and how embracing change can accelerate the integration of emerging technologies. Tune in for an important conversation on reshaping the public sector to better serve its citizens.
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Bring It In | The Future of Work, Jobs, and Education#129: Jennifer Pahlka — Author of “Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better,” Fmr. US Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Founder of Code for AmericaAccording to a Pew Research poll, over 40% of adults in the United States are considered to be digitally illiterate, and while America’s crumbling transportation infrastructure often makes headlines, its digital infrastructure is equally as out of date. Organizations from the IRS, to the healthcare system are still relying on technology from the 80s or earlier.
This is what today’s guest is out to remedy. Jennifer Pahlka is the former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer under the Obama Administration and helped found the US Digital Service. She was also the Executive Director of the International Games Deve...2024-04-0518 min
Infrastructure Momentum MakersPlanting Seeds of Progress: Cultivating Change with Jennifer PahlkaOn this episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada, host Ratna Amin sits down with former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the visionary author behind "Recoding America,” Jennifer Pahlka. Ratna and Jennifer discuss the crucial intertwine of technology, policy implementation, and government capability; and Jennifer sheds light on the complexity of civil services, the necessity for reforming cumbersome processes, and her optimistic view toward utilizing digital technology for effective policy implementation. So press play and listen to another insightful episode of Infrastructure Momentum Makers, presented by Ansarada.You can follow Jennifer on Linkedin to le...2024-03-0533 min
The Object-Oriented UX Podcast053 - OOUXing Government with Kristin Ouellette MuskatKristin Ouellette Muskat is a Certified OOUX Strategist who is the Principal User Experience Designer at Coforma, and has worked in the government space for years. In this episode of podcast, Sophia and Kristin discuss why it's important to work at a sustainable pace, yak shaving in government work, how working in government differs from private companies, plus OOUXing the law.
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Data-Smart City PodRecoding America: Author Interview with Jennifer PahlkaIn this episode host Professor Stephen Goldsmith interviews Jennifer Pahlka, former Deputy Chief Technology Officer for President Obama and founder of Code for America. They discuss Jennifer's new book, "Recoding America," which focuses on how to approach big and small projects in the digital age, the challenges of government technology, and the need for a reevaluation of how we think about and invest in government. Pahlka shares insights on successful projects, the importance of collaboration between tech and policy experts, and the need to rethink bureaucratic processes to achieve better public outcomes.Music credit: Summer-Man by Ketsa2024-01-0320 min
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigS5E17: Lifeboats: Jennifer PahlkaJennifer Pahlka, founder of the Code for America and former Deputy CTO, talks with me about improving digital governmental capacity, working from her new book, Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Era and How We Can Do Better.
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Meikles & Dimes110: Jennifer Pahlka on Recoding AmericaJennifer Pahlka is the founder of Code for America and the author of Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. She has served as U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama and on the Defense Innovation Board under Presidents Obama and Trump. She also co-founded United States Digital Response, which helps government meet the needs of the public with volunteer tech support. Jennifer received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, was named by Wired as one of the 25 people who has most shaped the past 25 years, and her 2012 TED Talk...2023-12-2613 minThe RealignmentFAI Presents | Jennifer Pahlka & Michael Kratsios : From Tech to Government and Back AgainEarlier this month Marshall moderated a conversation Jennifer Pahlka and Michael Kratsios on their experiences moving from tech to government and back again. Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Obama, and as a member of the Defense Innovation Board under Presidents Obama and Trump. This year, she published Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Michael Kratsios, former Principal and Chief of Staff at Thiel Capital, served as Chief Technology Officer of the United States and U...2023-12-2146 min
Let's Think DigitalState Capacity to Deliver Modern Solutions (with Jennifer Pahlka)Can government do the things that it says it is going to do? One of the hardest things that public servants have to do is implement and it gets to the heart of a state's capacity to deliver. In the digital era, that means being able to deliver digitally. And when we think about state capacity in this context, it often seems that we find our institutions coming up short.State capacity is something that this week's guest has thought a lot about. Jennifer Pahlka is a leading figure in the digital government movement in the United...2023-12-1540 min
HeroFrontPacing Threats: Facing Urgent Global Challenges, Revolutionizing Government Practices, and Forging the Eglin AFB Strategic Vision w/General Geraghty, Jennifer Pahlka, & Dr. Hal BrandsIn this incredibly unique episode, we embark on a journey into the rare insight and initiatives of the Eglin AFB Strategic Off-site. This episode serves as a beacon, illuminating the path to Excellence and providing a platform for like-minds dedicated to transformative leadership with a focus on our unique roles toward building a better world for all.
We kick these powerful discussions off with the 96th Test Wing Commander, Brigadier General Jeffrey Geraghty (3:25) then into a talk with Jennifer Pahlka (26:54), author of Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Finally we...2023-12-1554 minThe DynamistLIVE: Jennifer Pahlka & Michael Kratsios on Building a Tech to Government Talent PipelineThe worlds of tech and policy are increasingly integrated, for good or ill. Tech professionals are recognizing government service as a vital way to contribute to the national interest, at the same time that politicos and policy experts have realized that they need the tech industry’s experience and insight. Ten years after the Foundation for American Innovation was formed to serve as a bridge between Silicon Valley and DC, the fusion of technology and public policy is greater than ever. But can technologists, founders, and investors really accomplish more in a sclerotic political environment than they can in in...2023-12-1246 min
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsThe Road To Creating a Better Digital GovernmentFormer Federal Deputy CTO Jennifer Pahlka who helped found the U.S. Digital Service and other major technology programs like the Presidential Innovation Fellows has ideas for how government can leverage the opportunities in technology to advance critical services for the public. Often there is a gap between policy and implementation, especially in digital government, which can slow down modernization. But agencies can reevaluate how they provide benefits and services to the public online and strategize the evolution of digital services. Pahlka, who also wrote the book “Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Di...2023-12-0538 min
RegFi PodcastThe Technological Path to Outcomes-Based Regulation with Matt Van BuskirkMatt Van Buskirk, co-founder of Hummingbird Regtech, joins RegFi hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk for a conversation about the importance of equipping regulators and in-house compliance teams with the tools and expertise to keep pace with technological change. Matt discusses the potential for open-source, interoperable platforms to blur the line between regtech and suptech and how this – along with the adoption of advanced computational tools, AI and other innovations – could drive a shift to outcomes-based financial services regulation. Links: Hummingbird Regtech “Recoding America” by Jennifer Pahlka Orrick Financial & Fintech Advisory Practice RegFiPodcast.com 2023-11-0823 min
KQED's ForumDoing Democracy: Jennifer Pahlka on How to 'Recode America'During the height of the pandemic, the agency that handles California’s unemployment benefits had an epic meltdown. Not only could its computers not handle the thousands of additional claims, officials couldn’t even say for sure how big the backlog was. Jennifer Pahlka was one of the technology experts brought in to help, an experience she writes about in her new book Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing In the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. The former United States chief deputy technology officer and founder of Code for America, Pahlka reveals why systems are too ofte...2023-11-0255 min
Into the MetaverseEP.74: Making Better Business Model Choices for the Next Iteration of AI and the Metaverse with Tim O’Reilly - CEO, O’Reilly MediaKnown by many as the man who popularized the term Web 2.0 in the aftermath of the dotcom crash, Tim O’Reilly is back on the podcast this week to discuss the best case business models behind the next iteration of generative AI and the metaverse.
Aside from being notorious for coining the term Web 2.0, Tim is the CEO and Chairman of O’Reilly Media and a partner at early stage venture firm O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures. His book, WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us, explores what technology advances teach us about the future...2023-10-3154 minOn the Evidence106 | Jennifer Pahlka on Government in the Digital AgeJennifer Pahlka served as the U.S. deputy chief technology officer under President Barack Obama and founded Code for America, a nonprofit that works to improve government digital services. In her new book, "Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better," Pahlka takes us beyond the basics to explore why policy implementation goes wrong and what we can do to improve delivery of government services and create better outcomes for the American public.
On this episode of On the Evidence, Pahlka and Mathematica's Mike Burns discuss "Recoding America," the nexus of evidence-based...2023-10-2636 min
The Other 80Implementation Matters with Jennifer PahlkaIn this episode, recorded live at the Civitas Networks for Health conference in DC, I sit down with Jennifer Pahlka, author of "Recoding America", to discuss how to improve implementation and impact of big new policy initiatives. The book and episode are essential reading and listening for anyone trying to make government – or any ambitious project - work for people.We discuss: The dangers of treating the bureaucracy – not citizens – as the clientClosing the gap between intellectuals (policymakers) and mechanicals (implementers)What policymakers can learn from agile Using data as a compass not a gradeJen po...2023-10-0440 min
CitizenCastIt's the implementation, stupid!On this episode of How To Really Run A City, Tech expert/author Jennifer Pahlka and Little Rock, AR, Mayor Frank Scott Jr., caution those in power that leadership is about more than having great ideas. Learn how to provide those who are tasked with executing policy with the right training, tools, or decision-making power to make it happen. 2023-10-0351 min
How to Really Run a City powered by Accelerator for AmericaIt's the Implementation, Stupid!On this episode, Tech expert/author Jennifer Pahlka and Little Rock, AR, Mayor Frank Scott Jr., caution those in power that leadership is about more than having great ideas. Learn how to provide those who are tasked with executing policy with the right training, tools, or decision-making power to make it happen. 2023-10-0251 min
All Quiet on the Second Front24. Hacking Bureaucracy For a Better Future with Bryon KrogerEpisode 24, Season 2. This week on All Quiet, Tyler chats with Bryon Kroger, Air Force veteran and Founder and CEO of Rise8. Together, they unpack the pitfalls of current risk management and cybersecurity in government operations and Bryon critiques the ATO process, advocating for a more agile, people-centric approach. Tyler and Bryon also delve into the buzz-worthy topic of software factories and the crucial role of HR in driving change. Bryon's insights serve as a call to action for rethinking how we approach tech in government.What’s Happening on the Second Fr...2023-09-1928 min
Town Hall Seattle Civics Series329. Jennifer Pahlka with Tarah Wheeler: Outdated Policymaking in the Digital AgeThese days, it feels like customer service has been nearly all digitized. While confusion over ticket orders and lost packages can be frustrating, one space where it feels necessary for technology to hit the mark is health and wellness care. While online services and rapidly evolving technology should be making this process more fluid, moments like the crash of Healthcare.gov in 2013, as well as the shaky and muddled attempt for online services to provide benefits during COVID, call the effectiveness of this technology into question. But what is the reason for such outdated and in...2023-09-181h 09
Democracy WorksBuilding better bureaucracyBefore we get to the show notes, we invite you to take our listener survey for a chance to win a Democracy Works coffee mug!COVID-19 brought the problems with government technology into sharp focus. The systems responsible for delivering unemployment benefits and healthcare were not prepared to mange the influx of requests they received, and the government employees who run those systems were often hobbled by a culture that focuses on regulation and oversight, not innovation and acting quickly.Beyond the day-to-day impacts of these systems not working, the long-term consequences include the erosion...2023-09-1845 min
Andrew Yang PodcastRecoding AmericaWhy is the US government failing in the digital age, and how we can do better? In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jennifer Pahlka, former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and founder of Code for America, to talk about how the government fell so behind on technology and how we can catch up.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikPc0P2jDnsRecoding America - https://amzn.to/3YTfd8ZFollow Jennifer Pahlka: https://twitter.com/pahlkadot | https://recodingamerica.us | https://codeforamerica.orgFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter...2023-08-281h 01
The Business of GivingGovernment in the Digital Age: A Dialogue with Jennifer PahlkaThe following is a conversation between Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.2023-08-1623 min
Service Design ShowThe Service Organization Demystified / Kate Tarling / Episode #181Imagine not just designing one service... But shaping your entire organization so that it keeps improving the services it offers, continuously. Yes, it's a much bigger challenge, yet the reward of creating a highly service-oriented organization is immeasurable.
But let's be real, redesigning an entire organization isn't a task for the faint-hearted. You're tinkering with an established system that has steered the company for years, propelling it to where it is today.
In my view, we don't have a real choice though. How much longer can we design services that eventually fall short of their...2023-08-0357 min
The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Code for America FounderJennifer Pahlka, the former Deputy CTO of the United States, founder of Code for America & author of “Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better” joins the show to discuss why governments at all levels produce poor quality online services in the United States, that become quickly antiquated & cost of fortune. We also talk about how industrial-era culture limits government's ability to handle the challenges of the 2020s, the gap between the promise of the digital age and actual results, and she shares lessons from her time addressing governmental failure at the...2023-07-2859 minThe Ezra Klein ShowBiden, Psychedelics, Twitter, My New Book — and So Much MoreAs I head into a three-month book leave, I wanted to take some time to address a wide array of listeners’ questions. My column editor, Aaron Retica, joins me for a conversation that ranges from the content of my forthcoming book and President Biden’s climate record to the simulation hypothesis and legalized psychedelic therapy.We also discuss what the I-95 collapse — and remarkably quick repairs — tell us about government’s ability to build quickly, the problems with everything-bagel liberalism, what it would mean to treat climate change like the emergency that it is, why I dislike analogies...2023-07-251h 15
AmanpourRussian journalist on Moscow intrigueThe cracks are clear in Moscow in the wake of the failed Wagner mercenary army coup last month. The Russian journalist Mikahil Zygar, who was forced to flee his country when the invasion began, talks about the intrigue unfolding in Moscow, and his new book “War and Punishment” which charts the painful history between his country and Ukraine.
Also on today's show: author Rachel Eliza Griffiths; author Jennifer Pahlka; "Bad Sisters" creator Sharon Horgan To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy2023-07-1454 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastJennifer Pahlka: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital AgeGovernment at all levels has limped into the digital age, widening the gap between the policy outcomes we intend and what we get.Jennifer Pahlka served as President Barack Obama’s former deputy chief technology officer. Join us for an in-depth talk as she offers a bold reexamination of how our government operates and the improvements that she says need to be made to end bureaucratic dysfunction.It’s not more money or more tech we need; Pahlka calls for "recoding" American government to reclaim it for the people it is supposed to serve.NO...2023-07-061h 09
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The Rhys ShowRecoding America: Understanding Government Failure in the Digital Age with Jennifer PahlkaIn this episode, Jennifer Pahlka, a businesswoman and political advisor, joins us to delve into the failures of government in the digital age and how we can drive meaningful change. Her book "Recoding America" provides valuable insights into why government struggles with technology and offers solutions for improvement. Discover the complexities of government computer systems, the gap between policy intentions and outcomes, and strategies for enhancing service delivery. Join us as we explore the need for fundamental changes in the American government. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Jennifer Pahlka!
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Government Technology's "In Case You Missed It"Why Government is Failing in the Digital AgeCode for America founder and former Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States Jennifer Pahlka examines government dysfunction in the digital age and boldly calls for “recoding” American government to reclaim it for the people it is supposed to serve.
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The Business of Government HourWhy government Is failing in the digital age and how we can do better: A conversation with Jennifer PahlkaHow did the US government go from being a digital pioneer to a digital laggard? Why do governments need digital, design, and data capabilities in-house? How can the US federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jen Pahlka, former federal deputy Chief Technology Officer and author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...2023-06-131h 58
PivotTrump Heads to Court (Again), Tesla's Autopilot Danger, and Guest Jennifer PahlkaTrump Heads to Court (Again), Tesla's Autopilot Danger, and Guest Jennifer PahlkaKara and Scott talk about George Soros' succession plan, Twitter’s new “odd couple,” and Trump's latest legal battle over classified documents. Then Friend of Pivot Jennifer Pahlka stops by to talk about her critically-acclaimed new book, Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot.You can follow Jennifer at @pahlkadot and Recoding America is available here. Learn...2023-06-131h 05The Realignment379 | Jennifer Pahlka: How Government Limped into the Digital AgeSubscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comFoundation for American Innovation: https://www.thefai.org/posts/lincoln-becomes-faiJennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better and former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer, joins The Realignment. Jennifer and Marshall discuss industrial-era culture limits government's...2023-06-1354 min
The Business of Government HourWhy Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better: A Conversation with Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America
How did the U.S. government go from being a digital pioneer to a digital laggard? Why do governments need digital, design, and data capabilities in-house? How can the U.S. federal government rebuild its digital capabilities and truly transform how government does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jen Pahlka, former federal deputy Chief Technology Officer and author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better.
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2023-06-1200 minOdd LotsThis Is What Happens When Governments Build SoftwareThere's a lot of frustration about the government's ability to build things in the US. Subways. Bridges. High-speed rail. Electricity transmission. But there's another crucial area where the public sector often struggles, and that is software. We saw it with the infamous rollout of Obamacare. We see it in the UX of the Treasury Direct website. And we saw it in the way state unemployment insurance systems broke during the pandemic. So why is it so hard for the public sector to build and maintain software? On this episode we speak with Jennifer Pahlka, the founder and former executive...2023-06-121h 01
The Tech Policy Press PodcastRecoding America: A Conversation with Jennifer PahlkaIn the United States, it’s fair to say that federal, state and local governments have struggled in the era of digitalization. Decades in to that era, there is still a gap between the policy outcomes we seek and what citizens often get when they engage with government agencies and services online. At its worst this gap means people aren’t receiving critical services that sustain their lives; and at the very least it reduces faith in government to be able to solve problems right at the moment when it’s clear the collective challenges we face are going to 2023-06-1144 min
The Vital CenterHow government can succeed in the digital age, with Jennifer PahlkaWhy does government so often fall short of its goals — or even fail catastrophically? Jennifer Pahlka, in her important new book Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better, offers what is perhaps the most incisive explanation yet for government failure, particularly in the realm of technology. This is a book that every policymaker should read and take to heart.
In Pahlka’s view, declining state capacity has resulted from a political culture that prioritizes politics and policymaking over implementation. And government especially falls short of its potential for good when well-intentioned policy...2023-06-071h 07The Ezra Klein ShowThe Book I Wish Every Policymaker Would ReadMy pitch for this episode is simple: Jennifer Pahlka has written one of the best policy books I’ve ever read.Pahlka served as deputy chief technology officer in the Obama White House, and she’s the founder and a former executive director of Code for America, a nonprofit that works to enhance government digital services. Over the course of her career, Pahlka has become obsessed with an area of policy that is too often ignored by policymakers: implementation. She was part of the effort to rescue HealthCare.gov in 2013 and was tapped by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2...2023-06-061h 13
The FuturistsRedesigning Government for a Faster FutureThis week The Futurists speak with Jennifer Pahlka, the founder of Code for America. Jennifer served in Barack Obama's White House as the US Deputy Chief Technology Officer where she launched the US Digital Service. In this episode, Jennifer reveals the tactics to surmount the myriad obstacles that thwart government agencies when they seek to deploy digital technology to improve the delivery of services to citizens.2023-05-1951 min
Stories from the Open GovEp61 - Jennifer Pahlka | We worked hard to not be a "vendor"Code for America was founded in 2009, since then it has grown into a national tour de force, driving massive government change and spawning other "Code For"’s all over the world.
We had a chance at this year's Code for America Summit to sit down with founder Jennifer Pahlka to reflect back on the journey to get here and to look forward to what is next both for Code for America and for her, including a soon to be released book. Yes, you heard it here first!
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Design QuébecDesign Québec - 08 - Charlyne Lefebvre-Paillé (Service numérique canadien)Aujourd’hui, nous discutons avec Charlyne Lefebvre-Paillé, designer de service principal au Service numérique canadien (https://numerique.canada.ca). On touche à ses études, la recherche utilisateur, l’impact, les compétences, l’éthique et les services publiques.
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Livre «Ruined by Design» par Mike Monteiro https://www.ruinedby.design
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Civic Tech Chat34 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Innovation FellowshipWe are joined by three panelists for this episode, including, Asim Ishaq Khan , Deputy Director of Projects at KPITB (http://www.kpitb.gov.pk/), Emcet Oktay Tas, Senior Social Development Specialist at the World Bank (https://www.worldbank.org/), as well as Sheba Najmi, Founder and Executive Director at Code for Pakistan (http://codeforpakistan.org/). We'll be talking about the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Innovation Fellowship, which was formed by a partnership of their organizations.
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- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Innovation Fellowship(http://codeforpakistan.org/programs/fellowship/_
- Jen Palhka's Ted talk(https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_pahlka...2019-09-0550 min
YOU: Technology + IdentityThe Governing of Data: YOU the PeopleWhen it comes to technology, the United States government has a reputation for lagging behind the private sector. But in a time when technology runs our lives, the real question is whether the government can use it to be more transparent and connected to the public. First, we hear from Anna Piperal about e-Estonia, the most advanced digital society in the world. Then host Claire L. Evans talks with Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code For America, on how the government can better harness technology to serve a tech-hungry population.
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TechdirtDelivery-Driven GovernmentLots of people have tried to sum up the differences between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. — but it isn't so easy to hone in on. Nevertheless, it's clear that at least some aspects of the west-coast tech approach could benefit a government that all-too-often appears incapable of accomplishing anything much. This week, we're joined by former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Code For America founder Jennifer Pahlka to discuss what the Hill can learn from the Valley.2019-03-0650 min
EconTalkJennifer Pahlka on Code for AmericaJennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the organization she started. Code for America works with private sector tech people to bring technology to the provision of government services. Pahlka discusses some of the success Code for America has had with improving government and the challenges of citizenship and technology in the 21st century.
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animalcast's PodcastJennifer Pahlka: Fixing Government: Bottom Up and Outside Ingovernment, technology, citizen, code, modernize, scale, digital service, food assistance, criminal justice, job training2017-02-1400 min
Long NowJennifer Pahlka: Fixing Government: Bottom Up and Outside InCode for America was founded in 02009 by Jennifer Pahlka “to make government work better for the people and by the people in the 21st century.”
The organization started a movement to modernize government for a digital age which has now spread from cities to counties to states, and now, most visibly, to the federal government, where Jennifer served at the White House as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer. There she helped start the United States Digital Service, known as "Obama's stealth startup."
Now that thousands of people from "metaphysical Silicon Valley" are working for and with government, what have we lear...2017-02-021h 24
The Long Now FoundationJennifer Pahlka - Fixing Government: Bottom Up and Outside InCode for America was founded in 02009 by Jennifer Pahlka “to make government work better for the people and by the people in the 21st century.”
The organization started a movement to modernize government for a digital age which has now spread from cities to counties to states, and now, most visibly, to the federal government, where Jennifer served at the White House as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer. There she helped start the United States Digital Service, known as "Obama's stealth startup."
Now that thousands of people from "metaphysical Silicon Valley" are working for and with government, what have we lear...2017-01-301h 24
Public Sector Heroes PodcastCode for America's Jennifer Pahlka Talks Innovation, Agile & Coffee MugsIn this episode of Public Spend Forum's brand new podcast, Code for America Executive Director Jen Pahlka talks about innovation, changing the way we buy in the public sector, and the amazing work the organization has done on behalf of kids in California. Hosted by Public Spend Forum Founder Raj Sharma and Board Member Shelly Kapoor Collins.
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GreymatterJennifer Pahlka on Founding Code For America and Starting the US Digital Service | Blitzscaling 06This is session 6 of Technology-enabled Blitzscaling, a Stanford University class taught by Reid Hoffman, John Lilly, Allen Blue, and Chris Yeh. This class features John Lilly interviewing Jennifer Pahlka, the Founder and Executive Director of Code for America, and Co-founder of the United States Digital Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-03-021h 02