How the GSA is Using Tech to Stay Connected
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced much of the American workforce to be fully remote. While this may seem like a particularly daunting task for the government, known for its bureaucracy and outdated processes, Deputy Administrator of the General Services Administration, Allison Fahrenkopf Brigati, joins our Dcode Virtual series to discuss how the pandemic is propelling […]
Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission to Innovate
Since first being elected to Congress in 2015, Representative Seth Moulton has lived the frustrations of trying to innovate in government. He has experienced firsthand the “big, traditional, long, extremely expensive defense contracts” that hinder the adoption of new technologies. In a live, virtual talk with Dcode CSO Meg Vorland, Mr. Moulton discusses the necessary […]
The Former Acting DHS Secretary and Dcode are Teaming up to Help the Trade and Travel Industries
In May 2020, Dcode announced a partnership with Pangiam to bring our tried-and-true acceleration program to help emerging tech companies break into and scale in the trade and travel industries. Former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and co-founder of Pangiam, Kevin McAleenan, joined Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger in this Dcode Virtual session […]
Government Innovation Starts with a Culture of Yes
With a complex procurement process and lots of red tape, the U.S. government is known for saying no. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Dr. Will Roper joins our Dcode Virtual series with insight into the value of a domestic industrial base, the SBIR process, and how to more effectively […]
How the Federal CIO Enables the Federal Government to Innovate
When it comes to innovation in the federal government, Federal CIO Suzette Kent and her team are the “enablers.” At a time like this, with government agencies transforming the ways they operate on a day-to-day basis, “enabling” means getting various departments the tools they need, contracting new technologies, and making sure that, despite major disruption […]
Navy’s James “Hondo” Geurts: Reinvent, Not Revert
As the coronavirus pandemic forced Americans to shift to telework, motivation and morale outside of the traditional office atmosphere has become a major challenge. Assistant Secretary of the Navy James “Hondo” Geurts joined Dcode Virtual to discuss how he maintains productivity by galvanizing his workforce behind one mission. Through uniting the workforce, Mr. Geurts proudly […]
Why Dcode Started An Investment Network
by Meagan Metzger, Dcode CEO After months in stealth mode, we’re sharing our investment network Dcode Capital with our community of government leaders, emerging tech companies, industry partners, and venture capital friends — who are all in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. The government is rushing to respond to the pandemic and make telework secure during […]
Dcode Alumni Companies Helping the Government Respond to Covid-19
The coronavirus has caused a lot of uncertainty, and the government is tapping into every resource it can to best serve the public. From working with agencies to improving cyber posture to detecting outbreaks and identifying patterns, Dcode alumni are making sure their tech is helping the government. These companies are using their tech to […]
What Management Needs to Know About AI
Management and leadership in government organizations and program offices realize the need to use AI but feel there are too many barriers — and that the end result won’t be worth the circus of jumping through hoops. Through our extensive work with federal agencies, we’ve seen firsthand what management needs to implement AI successfully. Government […]
Pushing Beyond Process for Government Innovation
Some say the most powerful force in government is inertia. An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest. The status quo in the government is so sticky, many parts of the government’s bureaucracy thrive in the predictability. The systems and processes that exist have multiplied because there is […]
