The idea that government “should be run like a business” is by no means a new one. But with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of government efficiency, it’s worth taking a closer look at whether business principles can be applied to government.
Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan is discussing the intersection of tech, business, and politics with Columbia Business School Professor Michael Morris. Morris is also the author of Tribal: How the cultural instincts that divide us could help bring us together, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Business Book of the Year award.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about:
- The roadblocks to Musk and Ramaswamy’s initiative to cut $2 trillion in government spending.
- The impact of other tech leaders joining government, and the potential for these leaders to influence decisions on crypto and AI regulation.
- What challenges lie ahead for startups bringing innovation to the military. Spoiler: higher costs of error and slower logistics chains are on the list.
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