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S2E48 Measure A - Bait and Switch
Measure A is being sold to Santa Clara County voters as a hospital funding initiative — but the fine print tells another story. In this episode of Game Changers Silicon Valley, host Jim Connor talks…
S2E47 When Does a Tax Assessor Candidate Oppose a Tax Increase?
Every election cycle, there's one race that flies under the radar. In Santa Clara County, CA, we have an election that affects every homeowner, every taxpayer, and every senior ... that race is for…
S2E45 Disruption Isn't Random
Disruption isn't random — it follows patterns that can be seen, interpreted, and even anticipated. Yet most companies only recognize those signals after the market has already shifted. The…
S2E44 The Edge in Education!
Virginia Cheung brings to the table not just policy ideas but personal stories that underscore the urgency of investing in the first five years of a child's life. With California spending billions on…
S2E43 The Crisis at Big City School Districts
I just sat down with Ann Hsu, a bold and fearless candidate for the San Francisco School Board, and let me tell you – this interview is unlike anything you've seen before. Ann doesn't mince words…
S2E38 Financial Meltdown at the San Francisco Unified School District
The San Francisco school district is in the middle of a financial reckoning, forced to reconcile a significant drop in student enrollment with years of delayed responses to the growing operational…
S2E42 From Honor Rolls to Racial Roles: California's Educational Transformation
California, once renowned for its high-performing public schools, is experiencing significant changes that raise concerns about the future of academic excellence. Notably, many high schools have…
S2E41 The Oppressor Class
Eli Steele's documentary, "Killing America," emerges from a profound silence into a loud, defining statement about the currents sweeping through American education. Born deaf, Steele transcends the…
S2E40 Breaking the cycle, Crime, Drug Addiction, Recidivism
We share a highly visible, universal concern: the persistent cycle of crime, drug addiction, and recidivism. My interview with former San Jose Mayor and current Congressional candidate Sam Liccardo,…
S2E40 Guns, Border, and Immigration Reform
Everyone agrees: We are witnessing unprecedented political polarization and deep divides tearing our country's fabric. Since the current leadership in Congress cannot come to terms, the voters have…
S2E39 The Crisis in Public Safety
In the run-up to the 2024 elections, Anna Cheng Kramer, a candidate for California's 15th Congressional District, captures the quintessential American narrative of the underdog. The story of Anna…
S2E38 The Stigma of Mental Illness
No one wants to admit they are being treated for depression, bi-polar disorder or having thoughts about suicide. The fact is, today's stressful lifestyles will overwhelm the coping mechanisms of many…
S2E37 Law & Order Silicon Valley
In today's blog, we delve into the critical role judges play in our justice system. We had the privilege of speaking with Johnene Stebbins, a seasoned deputy district attorney running for Judge in…
S2E36 Quantifying Startup Risk
In 2023, approximately 3,200 venture-backed firms in the U.S. went out of business, according to data from PitchBook. These startups had collectively raised about $27.2 billion. Since the failure of…
S2E35 Unlocking the Startup Asset Class
Three Key Steps in Constructing the Startup Asset Class One fundamental building block to startup investing is defining the sectors and technologies that will fit your organization's definition of a…
S2E34 Restructuring the University
Universities face many challenges in their goal of educating students for engagement in the 21st century economy. In this podcast, we delve into this transformative shift in academia, where the…
S2E32 The Prop 19 Fix for a Taxation Nightmare
A Crusade for Justice Imagine inheriting your family home, only to find a tax bill that forces you to sell. It's not fiction; it's the startling reality under California's Proposition 19. In this…
S2E31 The Destructive Power of Party Politics
In a candid conversation with our host, Jim Connor, Lydia Kou shares her journey from a reluctant council member drawn into politics by community demand to a passionate advocate for change in…
S2E30 What Happened to California Gov't
My guest is Gus Mattammal, a congressional candidate representing the northern part of Silicon Valley in the upcoming 2024 election. Gus's story is a testament to the American dream, having risen…
S2E30 Who Do You Trust in Government?
In an era marked by political polarization and growing disillusionment, the erosion of trust in government has emerged as a pressing concern. Pew Research has documented a decline in public trust,…
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