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CONFERENCES
Techolicy partner Jeanette Shaw can be found at a variety of technology and public policy conferences. Here are some of the meetings she's attended and participated in.
Road to Smart Mobility Workshop
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Hillsboro, OR
April 26, 2016
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Hillsboro, OR
April 26, 2016
For the People Tech Public Policy Conference
Andreessen Horowitz
Washington, DC
April 20, 2016
Andreessen Horowitz
Washington, DC
April 20, 2016
GTC/GPU Technology Converence
NVIDIA
San Jose, CA
April 4-7, 2016
NVIDIA
San Jose, CA
April 4-7, 2016
State Government Affairs Council National Summit
SGAC
Portland, OR
April 13-15, 2016
SGAC
Portland, OR
April 13-15, 2016
Nyhus-Monument Public Policy Forum
Nyhus Communications/Monument Policy Group
Seattle, WA
March 30, 2016
Nyhus Communications/Monument Policy Group
Seattle, WA
March 30, 2016
Startup Grind Global Conference
Startup Grind
Redwood City, CA
March 23-24, 2016
Startup Grind
Redwood City, CA
March 23-24, 2016
Modernizing Labor Laws in the Online Gig Economy
The Hamilton Project
Washington, DC
December 9, 2015
The Hamilton Project
Washington, DC
December 9, 2015
Virtuous Circle Conference
Internet Association
Menlo Park, CA
October 12-13, 2015
Internet Association
Menlo Park, CA
October 12-13, 2015
MEDIA INTERACTION
TechCrunch
Why Seattle's Ridesharing and Taxi Unionization Measure Misses the Mark
January 8, 2016
The Seattle City Council recently passed an ordinance that seeks to allow ridesharing and taxi driver unionization. TechCrunch published an article by Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar that highlights seven ways this measure misses the mark and why Seattle's approach is bad for the city, drivers and riders. Read the full article here and on our blog.
Why Seattle's Ridesharing and Taxi Unionization Measure Misses the Mark
January 8, 2016
The Seattle City Council recently passed an ordinance that seeks to allow ridesharing and taxi driver unionization. TechCrunch published an article by Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar that highlights seven ways this measure misses the mark and why Seattle's approach is bad for the city, drivers and riders. Read the full article here and on our blog.
San Jose Mercury News
Following Uber's success, copycats rush to carve out niches
October 23, 2015
Entrepreneurs of all stripes are trying to gain funding, sales and marketing advantages by linking to the Uber brand - e.g., by being the Uber of [fill-in-the-blank]. Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar comments on the risks of this approach. A company comparing itself to Uber risks being viewed in a negative light (while Uber does lots of good things, is not well liked everywhere). For entrepreneurs, the Uber comparison can also be used as an excuse to avoid having to independently explain the company's own unique business model in ways investors and customers understand. Click here to read the full article.
Following Uber's success, copycats rush to carve out niches
October 23, 2015
Entrepreneurs of all stripes are trying to gain funding, sales and marketing advantages by linking to the Uber brand - e.g., by being the Uber of [fill-in-the-blank]. Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar comments on the risks of this approach. A company comparing itself to Uber risks being viewed in a negative light (while Uber does lots of good things, is not well liked everywhere). For entrepreneurs, the Uber comparison can also be used as an excuse to avoid having to independently explain the company's own unique business model in ways investors and customers understand. Click here to read the full article.
San Francisco Business Times
Can the ‘1099’ labor model survive a collision between Uber and its drivers?
October 2, 2015
Regulatory and legal threats impacting disruptive technology companies utilizing independent contractor workers continue unabated. In this timely and thoughtful San Francisco Business Times article, Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar comments on existing legal and regulatory gaps underlying these threats and offers potential solutions.
Can the ‘1099’ labor model survive a collision between Uber and its drivers?
October 2, 2015
Regulatory and legal threats impacting disruptive technology companies utilizing independent contractor workers continue unabated. In this timely and thoughtful San Francisco Business Times article, Techolicy partner Richard A. Lazar comments on existing legal and regulatory gaps underlying these threats and offers potential solutions.