
Business
Jun 28, 2022
JT chats with CEO and Cofounder Parth Shah
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Jun 28, 2022
How Polimorphic Helps Cities Manage Their Workload
JT chats with CEO and Cofounder Parth Shah
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Business
Jun 22, 2022
UrbanTech is Back, 7 Stories to Know
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Jun 22, 2022
Essential City + Tech Stories 6.23.22
UrbanTech is Back, 7 Stories to Know
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Govtech
Oct 1, 2021
UrbanTech sits down with the founder of CityCoin to learn how citizens can invest in their cities using crypto and gain rewards.
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Oct 1, 2021
Investing in a City Through Crypto
UrbanTech sits down with the founder of CityCoin to learn how citizens can invest in their cities using crypto and gain rewards.
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Business
Aug 12, 2021
JT sits down with Micah Kotch, the CEO of Urban-X an accelerator focused on the urban tech space. Micah shares his thoughts on the last year in the space and what trends and themes have caught his eye in the space.
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Business
Aug 12, 2021
Insights from a Leading Urban Tech Investor
JT sits down with Micah Kotch, the CEO of Urban-X an accelerator focused on the urban tech space. Micah shares his thoughts on the last year in the space and what trends and themes have caught his eye in the space.
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Govtech
Aug 2, 2021
Last month, govtech startup Indigov agreed to a partnership with the state of Michigan to improves constituent services. UrbanTech sat down with Indigov's CEO to learn insights on scaling a govtech startup and how the company thinks about the future of constituent services.
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Govtech
Aug 2, 2021
Insights from a Govtech Founder Part 1/2
Last month, govtech startup Indigov agreed to a partnership with the state of Michigan to improves constituent services. UrbanTech sat down with Indigov's CEO to learn insights on scaling a govtech startup and how the company thinks about the future of constituent services.
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Opinion
Jul 26, 2021
Alex Nesic, Cofounder and Chief Business Officer of Drover AI, explains the parking dilemma facing micromobility.
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Jul 26, 2021
Parking Compliance - Unleashing the Potential of Shared Micromobility
Alex Nesic, Cofounder and Chief Business Officer of Drover AI, explains the parking dilemma facing micromobility.
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Climate Tech
Jul 20, 2021
In the second piece in the UrbanTech Market Map Series, JT shares details on the companies the UrbanTech community is tracking.
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Climate Tech
Jul 20, 2021
UrbanTech Market Map Series #2: Zooming into Energy Tech
In the second piece in the UrbanTech Market Map Series, JT shares details on the companies the UrbanTech community is tracking.
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Climate Tech
Jul 1, 2021
To learn more on how we can scale technologies focused on decarbonizing the built environment, JT sat down with Kate Frucher, co-founder and managing director of The Clean Fight, the first growth-stage clean energy accelerator backed by New York State, through its energy agency NYSERDA.
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Climate Tech
Jul 1, 2021
The Adoption for Building Sustainability Continues to Lag
To learn more on how we can scale technologies focused on decarbonizing the built environment, JT sat down with Kate Frucher, co-founder and managing director of The Clean Fight, the first growth-stage clean energy accelerator backed by New York State, through its energy agency NYSERDA.
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Opinion
Jun 30, 2021
Phillip King, vice president and principal product manager at ServiceLink, unpacks real estate's race for digital transformation and why machine learning and an omnichannel retail strategy are two ways the sector could look to innovate.
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Opinion
Jun 30, 2021
It's Now Inevitable: Tech Is Going to Transform the $11 Trillion Housing Industry
Phillip King, vice president and principal product manager at ServiceLink, unpacks real estate's race for digital transformation and why machine learning and an omnichannel retail strategy are two ways the sector could look to innovate.
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News
Jun 23, 2021
Micromobility Companies are Back on the Growth Grind with New Products
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News
Jun 23, 2021
UT News Bulletin: Bird Announces New Shared E-Bikes
Micromobility Companies are Back on the Growth Grind with New Products
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Research
Jun 10, 2021
After a year of publishing UrbanTech, our team decided to map out the startups and companies that make up the nascent urban tech space.
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Research
Jun 10, 2021
UrbanTech Market Map #1
After a year of publishing UrbanTech, our team decided to map out the startups and companies that make up the nascent urban tech space.
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Real Estate Tech
Jun 1, 2021
Author and Researcher Roman Shemakov shares why Blockchain is the latest technology to move from digital to the physical world.
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Jun 1, 2021
The Blockchain Enters UrbanTech
Author and Researcher Roman Shemakov shares why Blockchain is the latest technology to move from digital to the physical world.
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Public Policy
Jun 2, 2021
JT Interviews Shaun Donovan in the latest UrbanTech Podcast to hear his plans if he is elected NYC Mayor.
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Public Policy
Jun 2, 2021
Interview w/ Former U.S. HUD Secretary and NYC Mayoral Candidate Shaun Donovan
JT Interviews Shaun Donovan in the latest UrbanTech Podcast to hear his plans if he is elected NYC Mayor.
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Mobility Tech
May 10, 2021
JT interviews VEO CEO Candice Xie to learn about the company's expansion into New York, how the company is trying to push the envelope for sustainability, and why she thinks mobility companies need more scrutiny for financial claims.
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Mobility Tech
May 10, 2021
How Veo is Pushing the Envelope for Micromobility and Mobility
JT interviews VEO CEO Candice Xie to learn about the company's expansion into New York, how the company is trying to push the envelope for sustainability, and why she thinks mobility companies need more scrutiny for financial claims.
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Business
Apr 27, 2021
JT chats with Zencity CEO and cofounder Eyal Feder-Levy to learn how the company helps cities around the world understand the sentiments of their constituents.
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Business
Apr 27, 2021
The Role of Stories and Reputation in Local Economic Development
JT chats with Zencity CEO and cofounder Eyal Feder-Levy to learn how the company helps cities around the world understand the sentiments of their constituents.
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News
Apr 20, 2021
In the first UT News Bulletin, JT breaks down news from Spin on the company's latest environmental and sustainability initiatives.
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News
Apr 20, 2021
UrbanTech News Bulletin #1: Spin announces New Sustainability Policies
In the first UT News Bulletin, JT breaks down news from Spin on the company's latest environmental and sustainability initiatives.
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Business
Apr 19, 2021
For UT's 75th edition, JT shares thoughts on why we are launching paywalled content and how your membership to UT supports building out our product and company.
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Business
Apr 19, 2021
Launching UrbanTech Premium Content
For UT's 75th edition, JT shares thoughts on why we are launching paywalled content and how your membership to UT supports building out our product and company.
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Mobility Tech
Apr 19, 2021
JT sits down with Lacuna Technologies to hear how cities can better implement technology while simultaneously pursuing social equity.
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Mobility Tech
Apr 19, 2021
Is the Smart City a Myth?
JT sits down with Lacuna Technologies to hear how cities can better implement technology while simultaneously pursuing social equity.
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Business
Mar 4, 2021
JT chats with Tom Knights, the head of Stravaβs Metro Partnerships division
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Mar 4, 2021
How Strava is building a community of athletes and helping cities
JT chats with Tom Knights, the head of Stravaβs Metro Partnerships division
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Mobility Tech
Mar 25, 2021
A conversation with Waze on its new SMB product, the Waze Ad Starter
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Mobility Tech
Mar 25, 2021
Why Ads Can Help SMBs Recoup During the COVID Recovery
A conversation with Waze on its new SMB product, the Waze Ad Starter
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Design
Apr 12, 2021
π Podcast: JT Talks Cognitive Science with PhD Anja Jamrozik
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Design
Apr 12, 2021
π§ How Design Shapes Human Experience
π Podcast: JT Talks Cognitive Science with PhD Anja Jamrozik
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Mobility Tech
Apr 11, 2021
Podcast: Conversation with Katie Stevens, Lime's Global Head of Policy
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Mobility Tech
Apr 11, 2021
π² How Bikes and Scooters Help People Navigate Cities
Podcast: Conversation with Katie Stevens, Lime's Global Head of Policy
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Logistics Tech
Jan 7, 2021
JT talks delivery apps and ghost kitchens with Russ Rosenband, The Lot Next Door
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Logistics Tech
Jan 7, 2021
π Why Food Keeps Moving to the Internet
JT talks delivery apps and ghost kitchens with Russ Rosenband, The Lot Next Door
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Public Policy
Nov 9, 2020
JT examines Matthew Yglesias' recent book: One Billion Americans
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Nov 9, 2020
Examining the Case for One Billion Americans
JT examines Matthew Yglesias' recent book: One Billion Americans
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Business
Feb 25, 2021
JT chats with Journalist and Cities Expert Greg Lindsay
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Business
Feb 25, 2021
Exploring The Rise of βNomad Citiesβ
JT chats with Journalist and Cities Expert Greg Lindsay
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Business
Nov 5, 2020
JT chats with mobility expert Ashwini Chhabra.
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Business
Nov 5, 2020
Q&A w/ Electric Avenue's Ashwini Chhabra
JT chats with mobility expert Ashwini Chhabra.
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Real Estate Tech
Sep 20, 2020
JT chats with Culdesac to learn about their Tempe project.
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Real Estate Tech
Sep 20, 2020
Q&A w/ Culdesac Tempe GM Lava Sunder
JT chats with Culdesac to learn about their Tempe project.
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Business
Feb 11, 2021
JT chats with Josh Mendelsohn, an investor and advisor for startups in the public sector. Josh shared how his firm, Hangar, helps startups bridge the gap between innovation and the public good.
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Business
Feb 11, 2021
π°How can venture capital invest in the public sector?
JT chats with Josh Mendelsohn, an investor and advisor for startups in the public sector. Josh shared how his firm, Hangar, helps startups bridge the gap between innovation and the public good.
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Business
Feb 4, 2021
JT chats with former New York City Deputy Mayor Cas Holloway. After helping lead New York Cityβs relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy, Cas joined a startup called Unqork as its head of public enterprise.
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Business
Feb 4, 2021
π» Why the no-code revolution is coming to local government
JT chats with former New York City Deputy Mayor Cas Holloway. After helping lead New York Cityβs relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy, Cas joined a startup called Unqork as its head of public enterprise.
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Business
Oct 22, 2020
JT does a deep dive on Allbirds explaining why the company should be considered a part of the urban tech space.
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Business
Oct 22, 2020
Why Allbirds β a Sneaker Company β is Urban Technology
JT does a deep dive on Allbirds explaining why the company should be considered a part of the urban tech space.
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Guest Post
Dec 3, 2020
Micah Kotch, the Managing Director of URBAN-X, an accelerator for startups reimagining city life explains how the Biden Administration can move the needle on Climate Change while facing multiple crises at the start of the administration.
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Guest Post
Dec 3, 2020
Climate Promises in an Age of Colliding Crises
Micah Kotch, the Managing Director of URBAN-X, an accelerator for startups reimagining city life explains how the Biden Administration can move the needle on Climate Change while facing multiple crises at the start of the administration.
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Business
Sep 24, 2020
John Thomey breaks down a new report from VC firm SignalFire on the Creator Economy. He shares how new creative tools are changing the geography of creative talent. This report is an excellent resource for anyone interested in how creators are becoming small businesses at a staggering rate, so highly recommended to check it out.
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Business
Sep 24, 2020
The Evolving Geography of The Creator Economy
John Thomey breaks down a new report from VC firm SignalFire on the Creator Economy. He shares how new creative tools are changing the geography of creative talent. This report is an excellent resource for anyone interested in how creators are becoming small businesses at a staggering rate, so highly recommended to check it out.
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Mobility Tech
Oct 15, 2020
John Thomey writes for UrbanTech why Waymo is leading the race for autonomous cars.
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Mobility Tech
Oct 15, 2020
Why Waymo Currently Leads the Race for Autonomous Cars
John Thomey writes for UrbanTech why Waymo is leading the race for autonomous cars.
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Logistics Tech
Feb 18, 2021
JT dives into Flexport, which has the mission to be the operating system for global trade
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Logistics Tech
Feb 18, 2021
The opaque systems and processes of global trade
JT dives into Flexport, which has the mission to be the operating system for global trade
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Business
Mar 18, 2021
How Zillow is planning to hire thousands of new employees
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Business
Apr 1, 2021
A conversation with Waze on its new SMB product, the Waze Ad Starter
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Business
Apr 1, 2021
Why Ads Can Help SMBs Recoup During the COVID Recovery
A conversation with Waze on its new SMB product, the Waze Ad Starter
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