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The former chief data officer for Philadelphia aims to help public agencies deal better with data, tech platforms and service delivery. He talks about the challenges he faces and the lessons he brings to the company.
Philly is considering minting its own branded cryptocurrency as a way to help cover municipal expenses. Mayor Jim Kenney has given his staff the go-ahead to start exploring a partnership with CityCoins, a non-profit which creates cryptocurrencies that local governments can use to generate revenue. New York City and Miami are already have their own currencies with the firm.