Regulatory Hacking: Startups, Cities, and Public Interest Tech
Event Information
Description
Mobility Futures, in coordination with the Technology, Media, and Communications specialization at SIPA, is excited to present a panel discussion around the idea of "regulatory hacking," or how new ventures disrupt policy along the way to new markets. The moderated discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Panelists:
- Cécile Abramowicz, Deputy General Counsel at Via-On-Demand Transit
- Karen Bhatia, Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
- Evan Burfield, cofounder of 1776 and CEO of Union; author of Regulatory Hacking: A Playbook for Startups
- Susan Crawford, John A. Reilly Clinical Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
- Jessie Lazarus, Head of Ecosystem, Business Development at CARMERA; Former NYC Chief Digital Officer
- Moderator: Kathy Zhang, founder of Mobility Futures; Associate Director at Tow Center for Digital Journalism
This event is free and open to the public, though RSVP is required. Please direct any questions to mobilityfutures@columbia.edu.
ABOUT
Mobility Futures is an initiative at Columbia's Center for Sustainable Urban Development examining how to leverage new transportation technologies (including connected, automated, shared, and electric mobility options) and policies toward a more sustainable and equitable transportation system. Its policy dialogue series seeks to advance the conversation on transportation technology and policy among stakeholders from the public sector, industry, academia, and public interest groups.
The Technology, Media, & Communication Specialization at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs offers courses for those students interested in digital technology and writing skills as well as internet governance, communication, and the role of the media in advocacy, development, and human rights.
