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Ted Elliott

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  1. a16z12 min

    a16z Podcast | Of Governors and Mayors, and Tech Policy

    Doug Ducey, Pete Buttigieg, Ted Ullyot, Ted Elliott

    At the 2017 A16Z annual summit, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg outlined a bipartisan strategy where state and local governments actively bypass federal paralysis to drive pro-technology innovation. Ducey demonstrated this by rapidly dismantling legacy taxi regulations and adopting a "safety first" framework for autonomous vehicles, while Buttigieg positioned South Bend as a testbed for initiatives like the zero-cost Limebike system. Together, these leaders argue that prioritizing practical delivery over partisan consensus creates a necessary network of regulatory "beta cities" capable of accelerating safety improvements in sectors like transportation and fintech.

  2. a16z40 min

    a16z Podcast | Of Presidents, Policies, and Tech

    Sonal, Ted Elliott, Matt Spence, Matthew Colford

    The election has consolidated Republican control over federal and state branches, creating a shift from policy gridlock toward deregulation and state-level experimentation in sectors like autonomous vehicles and fintech. While key commissions face partisan realignments likely to reshape net neutrality and financial regulations, emerging bipartisan consensus on IP protection and innovation incentives remains a stabilizing factor. Industry experts recommend that startups proactively engage with this administration to bridge knowledge gaps and leverage a streamlined environment for rapid product development.