This Week in Startups Noodlegate, the end of cancel culture? + Next Unicorns: OpenGov CEO Zac Bookman | E1267
Aug 18, 2021
Zac Bookman, the Co-founder and CEO of OpenGov, discusses the transformation of government efficiency through innovative ERP systems. He highlights the challenges of preventing corruption and the importance of transparency in public budgeting. Bookman shares inspiring examples from states like Idaho and West Virginia, who have embraced cloud technology for accessible financial data. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of cancel culture, sparking a thought-provoking dialogue on accountability and community engagement.
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Ohio Price-Fixing Discovery
- Transparency through OpenGov helped Ohio's Attorney General uncover a price-fixing scheme for road salt.
- This demonstrates the power of data analysis in identifying and addressing corruption.
Citizen Engagement
- Citizens could comment or bid on transactions directly through a website with the budget and expenses.
- OpenGov has an Open Town Hall feature promoting two-way communication with residents.
San Francisco's Decline
- Jason Calacanis suggests San Francisco's lack of OpenGov contributes to its challenges with homelessness and potential corruption.
- OpenGov offered their software to San Francisco at a low cost, but the city declined.