In this episode Chris chats with Paul Allen, a serial entrepreneur best known for founding Ancestry.com. We learn about Allen’s latest venture, Citizen Portal, an AI-driven platform designed to democratize government data access and enhance governance transparency. The discussion traverses Allen’s entrepreneurial journey, the transformative potential of AI in politics, and the challenges and achievements in building a platform that empowers citizens with accurate government information.

Highlights include…

Creating an informed citizenry through AI-powered transcript analysis. (2:30)
Using AI to improve government transparency and engagement. (6:28)
Improving citizen engagement with government. (13:15)
How to inform voters in elections. (18:43)