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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
We have a diverse team at the U.S. Digital Service, including engineers, designers, product managers, and procurement experts, all working together to improve government services.
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Matt Cutts on the US Digital Service and Working at Google for 17 Years
@ Y Combinator
12/04/19
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
The hiring process at the U.S. Digital Service is streamlined, with a focus on technical skills and emotional intelligence, ensuring we hire people who can contribute positively to our mission.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
The U.S. Digital Service is focused on helping government agencies improve their technology and processes, often leading to the creation of civic tech startups and consultancies.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
The U.S. Digital Service focuses on bridging gaps between different government departments to improve service delivery and user experience.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
The U.S. Digital Service was created in response to the failures of healthcare.gov, aiming to bring best practices from the tech industry into government. It operates like a SWAT team, stepping in to help when government systems go down, such as databases that are not functioning properly.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
After 17 years at Google, I joined the U.S. Digital Service to apply my tech skills in government and help improve public services.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
The U.S. Digital Service is working to improve data authenticity and security, especially in light of advancements in technology like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs).
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a16z Cast
05/06/25
@ a16z
We need individuals in senior positions who deeply understand software development to drive faster procurement in the Department of Defense.
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Liz McNally
05/06/25
@ a16z
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) brings commercial dual-use technology into the Department of Defense quickly and at scale to enhance strategic effectiveness for military operations.
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Matt Cutts
12/04/19
@ Y Combinator
We conduct discovery sprints to identify the real problems in government systems, which can lead to months or even years of engagement to improve services like immigration and veterans' benefits.