How Is the City of Las Vegas Using Innovation and Technology to Shape the Future?
In this episode of the Las Vegas IT Management Podcast, we sit down with Don Jacobson, IT Business Partner and Manager of the City of Las Vegas Innovation Center, to explore how the city is leveraging technology, entrepreneurship, and strategic collaboration to build a smarter, more connected community.
What to Expect in This Episode:
🏙️ The Role of IT Business Partners – Don explains how IT business partners act as strategic interfaces, supporting technology strategy, service management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement across city initiatives.
💡 Inside the CLV Innovation Center – Discover how this cutting-edge facility serves as a hub for experimentation, co-working, startup incubation, and collaboration with tech vendors and entrepreneurs.
🌱 Empowering the Local Ecosystem – Learn how the Innovation Center supports Las Vegas’ growing entrepreneurial scene through programs, events, and partnerships designed to foster small business growth and innovation.
🚦 Smart City Projects in Action – From autonomous shuttles to public health tech in underserved communities, Don shares how the center is using data and emerging technologies to tackle real urban challenges like transportation, safety, and healthcare access.
🌐 Collaboration Across Sectors – Explore how the Innovation District brings together public and private stakeholders—including tech companies and other cities—to share best practices and drive impactful civic innovation.
📊 Focus Areas & Future Goals – Get a glimpse into the district’s strategic priorities: land use, transportation, workforce development, public safety, and open space planning—as well as its plans for growth, workforce readiness, and AI integration.
Whether you’re in government, tech, or entrepreneurship, this episode offers a fascinating look at how cities can become more agile, inclusive, and future-ready through intentional innovation.
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