How do state governments really think about tech? And what do they expect from the private sector?In this episode of Political Capital, New York Policy Director Micah Lasher, Connecticut Chief of Staff Jonathan Dach, and New Jersey Chief Policy Advisor Dennis Zeveloff join Commonweal’s Managing Partner, Nate Loewentheil.They dive into the tech needs and priorities driving state governments today.From billion-dollar budgets to choosing the right tech vendors, these insiders reveal how they’re using technology to tackle complex challenges and boost local innovation.Tune in to learn what it takes to forge government partnerships and align with the strategies that matter most to state leaders.ABOUT US: Commonweal Ventures backs founders building technology companies that matter for America in categories like climate, health, defense, and finance. Government support is a critical unlock for start-ups in these markets. Our team brings together venture investors with former policymakers who understand how to mobilize public commitments and build category-winning companies.At the helm of the fund are Nate Loewentheil, a long-time venture investor and ex-Obama White House technology advisor, and Ron Bloom, a Wall Street executive who has held senior positions at Brookfield, Lazard, the U.S. Treasury, and the White House.
