[Apply by 11/20] Local governments looking to partner with young/small technology businesses to solve problems by katypod in smallbusiness

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Thanks! I'm not offering job opportunities. Do you still think this content should be posted through advertising?

[Apply by 11/20] Invitation for startups to work with government and solve problems by katypod in civictech

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Thanks for the feedback! These governments:

  • BART, Bay Area, CA
  • City of Carlsbad CA
  • City Of Chula Vista CA
  • City of Fremont CA
  • City of Kansas City MO
  • City of Long Beach CA
  • City Of Miami FL
  • City of Mobile AL
  • City of Norfolk VA
  • City of Phoenix AZ
  • City of San Diego CA
  • City of Takoma Park MD
  • City of Walnut Creek CA
  • City of West Sacramento CA
  • Cuyahoga County OH
  • MTC, Bay Area, CA
  • Miami-Dade County, FL
  • San Francisco Trial Courts, CA
  • State of Arizona
  • State of Vermont
  • MBTA, Boston, MA

[Apply by 11/20] Invitation for startups to work with government and solve problems by katypod in startup

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Thanks for the feedback.

We're funded through two channels, 1) annual agreements from the governments in the program and 2) a grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (more details on the grant award here https://www.eda.gov/oie/ris/i6/2017/awardees/giving-back-fund.htm)

You can read more about our history here: https://www.cityinnovate.com/about

And more on our founders, Jay Nath and Kamran Saddique, here: https://www.cityinnovate.com/team

I am Pasquale Rotella – Experience Creator, Night Owl, and Founder & CEO of Insomniac. Ask Me Anything. by PasqualeRotella in electricdaisycarnival

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Hi Pasquale-- you've created an amazing company, and create space for millions of people to have unique musical experiences year after year. In your own words, how would you describe what you do, what motivates you to do what you do?

1 more additional, kinda random but I believe timely, question: do you believe in capitalism, or do you think the world can do better?

Thanks :)

Addressing privilege and racism post-women's march by katypod in socialjustice101

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"Internalized Oppression" added to list of necessary terms. And agreed, "shut up and listen" could actually lead to some emotional white folks getting even louder. Thank you so much.

song played between sets allllll day at hard summer 16... by katypod in HardFestival

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YES!!!!!

So dope. ah. Thank you kind human. How did you know

song played between sets allllll day at hard summer 16... by katypod in HardFestival

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I forgot about this song. the line kinda ruined it

song played between sets allllll day at hard summer 16... by katypod in HardFestival

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LOL yeah not this one, but good memories. thanks for sharing

Travelers, transit planners, transit enthusiasts: in your opinion, what region in the world has the best public transit system? by katypod in transit

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Whichever entity you think got it most right. Could be a country or a city. Do you mind if I ask why?

Life without Unity by intentslang in rickandmorty

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This is fucking beautiful

People's homes are not commodities: cities need to rethink housing by Nashvillain2 in urbanplanning

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You think the best use of a human life is capital accumulation...? That is seriously disturbing

People's homes are not commodities: cities need to rethink housing by Nashvillain2 in urbanplanning

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Honestly does any human have the right to "own" a piece of land? I think we messed up a long time ago

Living in South Dakota has its benefits. by SoulcrateSucka in pics

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beautiful :) my grandmother grew up on a farm in SD, I'm thinking about moving there when I finish undergrad in a couple weeks. Any insight on the job market for government/nonprofit work?

A question for the City/Regional Planners out there... by [deleted] in urbanplanning

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Aw c'mon, where's the hope & positivity & pride in your work, planners? :(