Published Dec 13, 2019

How to solve an impossible challenge, w/Megan Smith (US CTO, Google, shift7)

Megan Smith, former U.S. CTO and Google executive, unveils her 'scout and scale' methodology to tackle monumental social challenges, from battling malnutrition to modernizing government tech, highlighting the transformative power of collaboration and innovation.

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How to solve an impossible challenge, w/Megan Smith (US CTO, Google, shift7)

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Bridging Tech Gaps

Tech Wisdom in Action

Embracing External Innovation

Modernizing Government Processes

Nourishing Change

Global Solutions Summit

Modernizing Government

Scaling Innovation

Scaling Through Collaboration

Scaling with Autonomy

Innovation Through Cooperation

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Solving Social Challenges

Scaling Innovation

Modernizing Government

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How to solve an impossible challenge, w/Megan Smith (US CTO, Google, shift7)

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Solving Social ChallengesMegan Smith, former U.S. CTO, shares her innovative approach to solving challenges by "scouting and scaling" existing solutions. Her work spans from addressing malnutrition in Vietnam to bridging tech skill gaps in the U.S.

Solving Social Challenges

Scaling InnovationMegan Smith's "scout and scale" strategy emphasizes finding existing solutions to tackle large-scale challenges. Her work at Google and as U.S. CTO showcases the power of collaboration and innovation through external partnerships.

Scaling Innovation

Modernizing Government

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