
Preview of Tomorrow
In this podcast series Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities, speaks with a variety of thought leaders from visionary companies providing actionable solutions to major issues plaguing cities today. These issues range from air pollution to cyber-attacks to infectious disease and more. Michael dives into the inspiration behind each company and how they see themselves evolving in the coming years. This series will equip you with a plethora of valuable knowledge, and if nothing else, enjoy Michael’s amazing Boston accent.
Preview of Tomorrow
This can Build Trust in Government
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Leading Cities
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Season 1
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Episode 24
Where cities go shopping.
In this episode of Preview of Tomorrow, Mike and Andrew Watkins, Co-Founder and CEO of Marketplace.city, discuss the importance and challenges of public procurement in cities. The ability of government to adapt to citizen needs and deploy innovative solutions, is about much more than just buying new technologies, it is a foundational building block in the development of citizens’ trust in government. Andrew's company, Marketplace.city is making it easier for cities to find, validate, and buy technology and bolster innovation.