E340: Jennifer Saha on Navigating Government Procurement and Technology

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

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E340: Jennifer Saha on Navigating Government Procurement and Technology is an episode from SacTown Talks by Russell Lowery.

This episode is 00:46:54 long.

This episode was published on Jun 17, 2024.

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