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Bowser: Sharing economy outpaced government regulation due to high consumer demand
“The sharing economy and these sharing businesses got in front of government but they didn't get in front of their customers, because their customers are demanding these services. So, and in a lot of ways, we've had to catch up.”
Bowser: Human services are the government sector most ripe for tech innovation
“If there's anything that I think is ripe for more innovation and solutions in government, it's in the human services.”
Bowser: D.C.'s biggest weakness compared to Silicon Valley is venture capital access
“Probably the biggest disadvantage that we have if you compare us to Silicon Valley and some other cities is that they have to be able to raise the money that they need to grow their companies.”