Welcome to a deep dive into municipal finance, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of our community's functioning. In a recent episode of the Capstone Conversation, host Jared Asch engaged with attorney Splend Splendioro, shedding light on the intricacies of how cities manage their finances, the challenges they face, and what it means for residents and elected officials alike. Here's a breakdown of their enlightening discussion. ### Understanding Municipal Finance Municipal

Title: Navigating the Future: Workforce Development in the Age of AI In a rapidly changing world, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the workforce landscape and compelling institutions and industries to adapt. This was the focus of a recent episode of the Capstone Conversation podcast, hosted by Jared Asch, featuring two significant voices in the field: John Valencia, CEO of Good for Others, and Divy, a representative from Nexa. Their dialogue explor

In the rapidly changing landscape of urban development, the city of San Leandro stands as a beacon of innovation and strategic planning. Recently, on the Capstone Podcast, Mayor Juan Gonzalez III and Economic Development Manager Katie Bowman shared their vision and ongoing efforts in transforming San Leandro into a hub for economic development and community enhancement. ### Welcoming Change: The San Leandro Vision "We want San Leandro to be a destination location for folks to

Introduction to the Capstone Conversation Welcome to a new edition of the Capstone Conversation, where we delve into the latest innovations and developments in the Greater East Bay's transportation sector. Hosted by Jared Asch, this episode features insightful dialogues with industry leaders about the future of transportation and curb management. Our guests include Nav Singh, CEO and Co-founder of YCurb, and Jason Marks from Telo Trucks. Together, we explore how advancements

Empowering Communities Through Legislative Action: A Conversation with Assemblywoman Lori Wilson Welcome to the Capstone Conversation, your insight into the dynamic happenings in the Greater East Bay. This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, who represents all of Solano County and parts of Contra Costa and Sacramento counties. In our latest podcast episode, Assemblywoman Wilson dove into a variety of issues ranging from diverse representation to in

Embracing AI in Government: A Conversation on Innovations and Opportunities with Polimorphic and Ichi The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into government operations is no longer just a futuristic concept—it is the present reality being embraced by local governments to enhance services and adapt to rapidly changing demands. In a recent Capstone Conversation podcast, host Jared Asch sat down with Parth Shah from Polimorphic and Brandon Levey from Ichi to explore h

Bridging Innovation in GovTech: A Conversation with Manveer Sandhu Welcome to a unique insight into how technology is revolutionizing governance, featuring Jared Asch in conversation with Manveer Sandhu, a City Councilman from Fairfield and a technology executive. This discussion explores the intersection of innovative tech solutions and local government needs, highlighting how technology shapes more efficient, transparent, and effective governance. Introduction to Innovation

Shedding Light on Human Trafficking in the East Bay: A Community Conversation In our most recent episode of the Capstone Conversation, host Jared Asch dove deep into the pressing issue of human trafficking, a crisis impacting communities across the East Bay and beyond. Joined by a panel of three experts, our discussion sought to illuminate the complex realities of trafficking, the scope of its prevalence, and the steps we can take to confront it in our communities. Understand

What is a Special District? How does it Impact Me! In a recent episode of the Capstone Conversation podcast, host Jared Asch dives into the world of special districts and water management in California with guest Dan Muer. Dan, who is affiliated with the Diablo Water District and serves as the Chair of the Contra Costa Special Districts Association, sheds light on the intricacies of managing water resources and the vital role special districts play in enhancing community life

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