Building AI products in the GovTech sector presents unique challenges and opportunities. Drawing from insights by industry experts who have built viral AI products in the private sector, here are key strategies to guide your development process: 1. Rethink Traditional Development Approaches Integrating AI into GovTech solutions requires a shift from conventional software development paradigms. […]
GTM Mistakes to Avoid
I was fortunate enough to get an invite to Theory Ventures’ office hours, which featured Maggie Hott, the head of GTM for OpenAI. Before OpenAI, she led sales at Slack and Webflow and is now an advisor to top venture firms – Cowboy Ventures and Sequoia – and an angel investor. Maggie shared a ton […]
AI Agents Simplified
AI agents are transforming GovTech by automating workflows, streamlining procurement, and enhancing public service delivery. So, what is an AI agent? Here’s a simple explanation. For GovTech startups, leveraging AI means faster development, reduced operating costs, and improved customer engagement. Start-ups that integrate AI agents early will gain a competitive edge, offering governments the efficiency […]
Do Investors Add Value?
According to legendary investor Vinod Khosla, “90% of investors add no value…70% of investors add negative value.” In addition to being the founder of Khosla Ventures and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, he was an early investor in Square, DoorDash, Instacart, Affirm, and OpenAI. Start-ups need money, but they also need guidance. The top three things […]
The Journey is the Destination
The start-up journey is precisely that — a journey. Do what’s needed to make your journey successful. The life of an entrepreneur requires so much hard work and dedication, risk-taking, adaptability, and discipline, so sharpen your Axe! If you are looking for other GovTech entrepreneurs like you, join our community today. It’s free.
July 2024 Pitch Event
Govtech Scale was proud to showcase three great GovTech start-ups leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform public sector services. Thanks to Mark Della Volpe, CEO of Ignatius.io, Pat Utz, CEO of Abstract.us, Josh Ellars, CEO of OpenGTM.ai, Catherine Geanuracos for MC’ing the event, and all the great GovTech leaders on […]
GovTech Market Primer
The U.S. government technology (GovTech) market refers to the sector that involves the development, adoption, and deployment of technology solutions and services by federal, state, and local government agencies to improve their operations and provide better services to the public. GovTech encompasses a wide range of technology applications and services used in government operations, from […]
GovTech Market Intro
The U.S. state and local government market is one of the largest markets in the world. The state and local government market has over $3 trillion in annual spending and more employees than the US federal government. It is also a market that is ready for digital transformation. For the past decade, GovTech companies – […]