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Today's special issue is to announce something new. I'm launching a YouTube show called Building America. I’ll be having conversations with the founders, leaders, and builders shaping America's future. From AI, defense, government, and beyond.
You may know me from my highly edited content on The Next Wave podcast with Matt Wolfe. This show is different. Raw, unedited, real conversations.
First episode: I sat down with Scott Kupor, Director of OPM and former a16z managing partner, about why he left a comfy VC job to work in government and what he's building with US Tech Force, his effort to bring Silicon Valley talent into Government.
I’ve already got several other guests lined up. Can’t wait to share those episodes.
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Episode guide
(04:00) How this Trump admin is different for tech
(09:00) What is OPM and the federal talent gap
(16:00) Where DOGE stands now
(18:00) $250B on employees vs $750B on contractors
(22:00) The 1981 hiring law nobody touched for 44 years
(28:00) What is US Tech Force?
(36:00) AI in government today
(44:30) His pitch on why engineers should work for government
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