SacTown Talks by The Nooner W/ Scott Lay

In this episode of SacTown Talks,  Jarhett Blonien welcomes Jennifer Saha, Founder and CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies. Jennifer shares her extensive background in government service and her transition to the private sector. She discusses her career journey from working in the Governor's office under Schwarzenegger, to the challenges of managing large-scale procurements and IT modernization projects. Jennifer also talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on government procurement, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and the cautious adoption of generative AI in government operations. Additionally, she provides insights into the complexities of working with government contracts and offers advice for businesses looking to navigate this sector. This Episode was record on 6/13/24 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Jennifer's Background and Early Career01:17 Working in the Governor's Office03:07 Transition to Economic Development04:52 International Trade and Travel08:16 Economic Crisis and Recov