Key Takeaways
🏙️ Austin’s Evolution: from quirky town to global innovation center
🚀 Smart City Policy Group: helping cities navigate innovation and regulation
🤝 Leadership Gaps: why Austin needs new civic leaders to step up
🚉 Regional Growth: how coordination and rail could define Central Texas’ next era
🎯 Mentorship & ACES: developing the next generation through civic education
Meet the Guest – Matt Curtis
Matt is the former Deputy to two Austin Mayors and was recognized as Austinite of the year for his work on economic development, regional growth, and rules for new innovative industries.
A Central Texas Native, Matt has served on numerous boards and helped many non-profits and companies navigate the challenges of local governments.
He started Smart City Policy Group with a team that works with cities around the country and the world. Matt is known as the go-to guy who can fix the most complicated issues.
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Show Notes
How does a city like Austin keep thriving without losing its soul? In this episode, Adam interviews Matt Curtis, founder of Smart City Policy Group and former Deputy to two Austin mayors. They talk about Austin’s incredible transformation into a “boomtown” and what it takes to cultivate civic leadership for the city’s future. Discover the stories, challenges, and solutions that reveal how Austin’s leaders and everyday citizens can shape the next chapter of the city’s story.