Podcast: Innovation, Introverts, and Uber Wars

This week we’re joined by David Zipper, managing director at 1776 Ventures, a global startup hub based in Washington, DC. A veteran of the Bloomberg administration in New York City and the administrations of Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray in Washington, David discusses the deal DC struck with Living Social and the introduction of ride-hailing regulations during the city’s infamous Uber Wars. We also chat about transportation companies blossoming around the globe and what traits make for great innovators.

A Hearty Congratulations

Congratulations to my colleagues and friends at the Center for Neighborhood Technology. They have won the prestigious MacArthur award for Creative and Effective Institutions. They deserve it and if you're not familiar with their work, you might want to check them out. They are the ones who brought you the affordability index, car sharing before it was cool, and some nifty energy initiatives.