Canada’s most spectacular and memorable urban areas are thoughtfully planned out by teams of bright innovators. For the best results, Mayor Jeff Lehman knows urban economies flourish when collaborating public and private entrepreneurship. “Government has to embrace the idea that we can work with the startup community and even embed them in what we do.” Jeff Lehman, as the 46th Mayor of the City of Barrie, had led a series of urban innovations through public and private entrepreneurship. He is a seasoned economize as well as an innovative urban planner. In this week’s #StartupPodcast, host Rivers Corbett talks to Mayor Jeff about the opportunities of urban innovations when public office meets private entrepreneurs.