Lean government? How HHS is following Silicon Valley’s lead
gigaom.com
on 03/09/2013
Excerpt: Summary: Government agencies will never be as nimble as a Silicon Valley startup, but, at SXSW, Bryan Sivak, CTO of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, describes how the tech world is influencing his agency. Government agencies aren’t known for their efficiency, inspiring work spaces or willingness to experiment. (If you’ve ever lived in Washington, DC, you know they can be the exact opposite. )
But, last year, Bryan Sivak, the CTO and entrepreneur-in-residence at the Department of Health and Human Services, was tapped to bring more Silicon Valley spirit to the massive department. (Prior to working in government, he founded a company that was acquired by Oracle).... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Government, Silicon Valley
Why developers should start choosing conscience over profit
venturebeat.com
on 02/18/2013
Excerpt: Over the holidays, I looked around the living room and saw eight adults over 55 sending text messages, having video conversations with loved ones in other cities, and showing each other the new apps they use. In our living rooms, at the office, in our classrooms, in our cars, and in our pockets, innovation in software has radically changed the world we know. With this has come a shift in what society celebrates and what we value in the technology world. “Geek” is definitely the new cool. Do you know what is cool?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Investment, Silicon Valley
Excerpt: Over the holidays, I looked around the living room and saw eight adults over 55 sending text messages, having video conversations with loved ones in other cities, and showing each other the new apps they use. In our living rooms, at the office, in our classrooms, in our cars, and in our pockets, innovation in software has radically changed the world we know. With this has come a shift in what society celebrates and what we value in the technology world. “Geek” is definitely the new cool. Do you know what is cool?... read the full post.
Tags: API-Evangelist, API-Stack, Investment, Silicon Valley
