Amos Meiri is the CEO and Co-Founder of Colu. Popular across Israel, and soon to be coming to the US, this Tel-Aviv based startup enables the coordination of infrastructure to reduce chaos, drive engagement with local business, and incentivize positive behavior through the distribution of a unique City Coin that can be spent across the city. Featured on Forbes, Colu has helped bring communities and local businesses to the forefront of the conversations around Smart Cities, along with creating a platform where cities can directly connect with its residents and businesses.  In this conversation, we dive into… How Colu incentivizes positive behavior and the larger effects this has on communities and businesses The 3 levels of engagement - Awareness, Soft Engagement, User Action How cities have been leveraging Colu’s platform to reinforce communities during the time of COVID-19 Cryptocurrencies and their potential in transforming a city’s relationship with its residents And as always, some comprehensive advice on how to learn more about and begin working in the smart city space Amos’ belief that a truly ‘smart’ city starts from the communities really shines through his work with Colu - enjoy the show! Amos can be reached at the following: LinkedIn, Twitter Enjoy the show! See more at https://www.theurbanloop.com/episode-17-amos-meiri -- The Urban Loop podcast is brought to you in partnership with Billion or Bust Media. You can find the latest episodes and show notes at our website and socials below. The Urban Loop: Website, Twitter Billion or Bust Media: Website, Instagram