Transforming Local Governments Using Emerging Technology: A Conversation with Denise Linn Riedl, Chief Innovation Officer, City of South Bend, Indiana with Chip Kennedy & Tom Spengler

This episode is dedicated to telling the stories of local government leaders who in their own way are leveraging technology and innovation to change the way they govern and the way they deliver the mission of government. Join host Michael J. Keegan from the State of GovTech 2025, a hallmark event hosted by CivStart, a premier hub for government technology innovation as he shares insights and stories of a host of thought leaders, tech entrepreneurs and government executives.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 11:10

Chip Kennedy, Social Entrepreneur

Chip is building a company that helps public officials and helps all of us live up to the ideals of our democracy. Day by day he's focused on what local governments need, what makes communities strong, and how to make the AI revolution work for everyone. Chip cares about the Research Triangle, NC living up to it's (extraordinarily high) potential as a tech and startup ecosystem. His mission is to build great big things that serve the builders, the users, communities, and society. I care about building tech that brings more equity, access, and dignity.
Founder
CivicReach.AI
United States

Chip is building a company that helps public officials and helps all of us live up to the ideals of our democracy. Day by day he's focused on what local governments need, what makes communities strong, and how to make the AI revolution work for everyone. Chip cares about the Research Triangle, NC living up to it's (extraordinarily high) potential as a tech and startup ecosystem. His mission is to build great big things that serve the builders, the users, communities, and society. I care about building tech that brings more equity, access, and dignity.