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E340: Jennifer Saha on Navigating Government Procurement and Technology
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In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett Blonien welcomes Jennifer Saha, Founder and CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies. Jennifer shares her extensive background in government service and her transition to the private sector. She discusses her career journey from working in the Governor's office under Schwarzenegger, to the challenges of managing large-scale procurements and IT modernization projects. Jennifer also talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on government procurement, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and the cautious adoption of generative AI in government operations. Additionally, she provides insights into the complexities of working with government contracts and offers advice for businesses looking to navigate this sector.
This Episode was recorded on 6/13/24
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Jennifer's Background and Early Career
01:17 Working in the Governor's Office
03:07 Transition to Economic Development
04:52 International Trade and Travel
08:16 Economic Crisis and Recovery Task Force
10:39 Transition to Jerry Brown's Administration
13:25 Modernizing Government Technology
18:28 Starting Golden Bridge Strategies
22:39 Early Clients and Pandemic Impact
23:45 Navigating Government Procurement
24:39 Growing the Team
25:09 Procurement Lobbying
26:53 Challenges in Government Contracts
31:11 Public Procurement Process
41:17 Adoption of AI in Government
45:42 Conclusion and Contact Information
230 episoder
Manage episode 424069294 series 2876152
In this episode of SacTown Talks, Jarhett Blonien welcomes Jennifer Saha, Founder and CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies. Jennifer shares her extensive background in government service and her transition to the private sector. She discusses her career journey from working in the Governor's office under Schwarzenegger, to the challenges of managing large-scale procurements and IT modernization projects. Jennifer also talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on government procurement, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and the cautious adoption of generative AI in government operations. Additionally, she provides insights into the complexities of working with government contracts and offers advice for businesses looking to navigate this sector.
This Episode was recorded on 6/13/24
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Jennifer's Background and Early Career
01:17 Working in the Governor's Office
03:07 Transition to Economic Development
04:52 International Trade and Travel
08:16 Economic Crisis and Recovery Task Force
10:39 Transition to Jerry Brown's Administration
13:25 Modernizing Government Technology
18:28 Starting Golden Bridge Strategies
22:39 Early Clients and Pandemic Impact
23:45 Navigating Government Procurement
24:39 Growing the Team
25:09 Procurement Lobbying
26:53 Challenges in Government Contracts
31:11 Public Procurement Process
41:17 Adoption of AI in Government
45:42 Conclusion and Contact Information
230 episoder
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