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Ted Ullyot

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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. a16z22 min

    a16z Podcast | Tech Policy and the Courts

    Neil Gorsuch, Karen Dunn, Erin Murphy, Ted Ullyot

    Analysts predict Justice Gorsuch's confirmation could solidify a conservative majority on the Supreme Court while highlighting potential doctrinal shifts regarding digital Fourth Amendment protections. Simultaneously, technology firms have evolved into a "fourth branch of government," actively shaping policy through strategic amicus briefs even as Congress remains gridlocked on encryption and privacy legislation. With key cases like *Riley v. California* establishing that smartphones require heightened privacy, legal experts foresee the judiciary becoming the primary arena for resolving digital conflicts until statutory updates occur.

  3. a16z30 min

    a16z Podcast | Trade, Commerce, Manufacturing, Immigration, & Cuba -- with Penny Pritzker

    Penny Pritzker, Ted Ullyot, Sonal

    Led by Secretary Penny Pritzker, the U.S. Department of Commerce advances a four-pillar strategy combining trade, innovation, workforce development, and internet openness to function as America's primary innovation agency. Key initiatives include the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation, which utilizes $70 million federal seed funding to accelerate technology commercialization, alongside "Startup Global" programs that assist small businesses in navigating foreign markets. Furthermore, the Department actively addresses global challenges through commercial diplomacy, the establishment of the Privacy Shield agreement, and advocacy for comprehensive immigration reform to retain over 50% of U.S. STEM trainees.