In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with Leanne Buchanan, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA).

Leanne shares how MDIA is transforming government innovation by streamlining procurement and pilot programs to fast-track emerging technologies that improve public services in areas like mobility, housing, healthcare, and sustainability.

They discuss MDIA’s unique model of running public innovation challenges that attract hundreds of global startups, investing in winning companies, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem that bridges startups and local government.

Leanne also reflects on her career shift from law to social impact and innovation, the cultural transformation within government agencies, and MDIA’s vision to expand its blueprint to other municipalities.

Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how a public innovation authority can accelerate technology adoption, reduce bureaucratic friction, and create measurable benefits for communities and startups alike.

Learn more about Miami-Dade Innovation Authority work at:

https://www.mdia.miami/

Connect with Leigh-Ann on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannbuchanan/

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