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Sep 2025
56m 21s

(BNS) Tech:NYC CEO Julie Samuels

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Julie Samuels shares her journey from a journalism major to a prominent figure in the tech advocacy space, detailing her experiences at NCSA, her work with EFF, and her role in founding Tech NYC. She discusses the evolution of the internet, the cultural differences between Silicon Valley and New York City, and the importance of community engagement in shapin ... Show More
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