Government Technology Fellowship: Disrupting a $172 Billion Market

Summary

In this article, we discuss the importance of bringing innovation and disruption to the government technology market, which is valued at $172 billion. We explore the distinction between politics and government and argue that fixing the bureaucratic operating system is necessary for real change to occur. We also recognize the work of Jennifer, founder of Code for America, and present her with the MDC Humanitarian Award and a $20,000 grant for her organization’s innovative approach to making a positive impact on people’s lives.

The Last Big Undisrupted Market
Government: What We Do Together
Politics vs. Bureaucracy
Fixing the Operating System
Recognizing Innovative Work

The Last Big Undisrupted Market

The government technology market is valued at $172 billion, yet it remains largely untouched by innovation and disruption. We believe that this is the last big undisrupted market that needs tackling. Bringing the same spirit of innovation to government that is being brought to other industries is crucial for improving the way government works.

Government: What We Do Together

Government is what we do together, and we need it to work better. It’s important to recognize the distinction between politics and government. Politics is a thin layer on top of a vast system underneath that we call bureaucracy. While politics may change every few years, the bureaucracy remains largely the same. Therefore, fixing the operating system underneath politics is necessary for real change to occur.

Politics vs. Bureaucracy

The political layer of government is often what gets the most attention, but it’s important to recognize that the bureaucracy is where the real work gets done. The bureaucracy is the operating system that runs government, and it’s often bloated and inefficient. We need bureaucratic activism to fix the operating system and make government work better for everyone.

Fixing the Operating System

The metaphor of a bloated operating system is useful for understanding the need for bureaucratic activism in government. We need to streamline the bureaucracy and make it more efficient. This will require innovation and disruption, just like in other industries. By fixing the operating system, we can make government work better for everyone.

Recognizing Innovative Work

We are proud to recognize the innovative work of Jennifer, founder of Code for America. Her organization uses entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and disruption to make a positive impact on people’s lives. We present Jennifer with the MDC Humanitarian Award and a $20,000 grant for her organization’s work. We believe that Jennifer’s work will have a generational impact, and we are proud to be aligned with the notion of Disruptive by Design.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the government technology market is ripe for disruption, and we need to bring the same spirit of innovation to government that is being brought to other industries. By fixing the operating system underneath politics, we can make government work better for everyone. We are proud to recognize the innovative work of Jennifer and believe that her approach to making a positive impact on people’s lives is a model for others to follow.