The Automagic Podcast

A city with a Chief Technology Officer, isn't that remarkable!?

BrainCreators Season 1 Episode 3

A city with a Chief Technology Officer isn't that remarkable!? In this episode, Jasper Wognum, Co-founder and CEO of BrainCreators, meets Ger Baron, CTO at the City of Amsterdam at Startup Village on Science Park in Amsterdam. 

Ger is the first CTO of the City of Amsterdam. In this role, he works on innovation and digital transformation. He touches almost every topic in Amsterdam to ensure that the city grasps technology opportunities, making sure that the boundaries for tech companies are clear and the city has the right capabilities.

Jasper and Ger discuss the impact of technology and how digitization can create a smart city that is liveable and sustainable. Next to this, they speak about the startup ecosystem in Amsterdam. Baron is one of the founders of Start-up Amsterdam, an online hub for startups, investors, job applicants, and corporates.