In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we talk with Jayanth Kumar, tech leader and co-founder at Turl Street Group. After building at Amazon, a unicorn startup, and a YC-backed company, he’s now tackling democracy with GatherGov — a platform that uses AI to surface insights from local government meetings.

🎯 Why local politics is where real power lies — and how AI can democratize it

🛠️ How Jayanth's book on system design filled a 10-year industry knowledge gap

💬 What it means to "speak from scars, not slides" in your leadership journey

🌍 Lessons from scaling systems across three continents and every growth stage

🔥 Why building with clarity and shared vision keeps teams motivated and focused

A must-watch for tech leaders, civic entrepreneurs, and engineers aiming to lead real change.

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