In today's episode, we talk with retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Ward about how—despite the Federal Acquisition Regulation's reputation for inhibiting innovation— he learned to love the FAR as an engine for change.

To learn more about Public Spend Forum, visit http://publicspendforum.net/

To check out the learning path we discussed on the show:

http://publicspendforum.net/fire

Dan's site where you can download the FAR document:

http://thedanward.com

His books:

https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Cycle-Making-Things-Without/dp/0062301977/

https://www.amazon.com/FIRE-Inexpensive-Restrained-Elegant-Innovation/dp/006230190X/

Follow Dan on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/thedanward

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On today's episode, Public Spend Forum Co-Founder and Chair Raj Sharma talks with retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Ward about his approach to innovation, building a culture of trust when it comes to taking risks, and how he changed things up at the Air Force by doing less. Dan is the author of two books, The Simplicity Cycle and FIRE: How Fast, Inexpensive, Restrained and Elegant Methods Ignite Innovation.

Links mentioned in the show:

http://thedanward.com

His books:

https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Cycle-Making-Things-Without/dp/0062301977/

https://www.amazon.com/FIRE-Inexpensive-Restrained-Elegant-Innovation/dp/006230190X/

Follow Dan on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/thedanward

Join us at Public Spend Forum:

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Bidview is a mobile application designed to connect government buyers with companies more efficiently. But the story of Bidview's origins goes much deeper. In this episode of Public Spend Forum's podcast, we talk with founders Sevie Sarabia and Jesse Longoria about their experience in the military, and how it spurred them to solve problems back home.

Visit Bidview:

http://www.bidviewtexas.com/

Public Spend Forum:

https://publicspendforum.net

In this episode of Public Spend Forum's brand new podcast, Code for America Executive Director Jen Pahlka talks about innovation, changing the way we buy in the public sector, and the amazing work the organization has done on behalf of kids in California. Hosted by Public Spend Forum Founder Raj Sharma and Board Member Shelly Kapoor Collins.

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Links mentioned in the show:

Public Spend Forum:

http://publicspendforum.net

Code for America:

http://codeforamerica.org

To read more about the Child Welfare program, we recommend starting here:

https://www.codeforamerica.org/blog/2015/11/30/a-new-approach-to-procuring-government-technology-in-california/

In the very first episode of Public Spend Forum's brand new show, we talk with 18F's Acquisition Management Director Dave Zvenyach about innovation, agile development and that (in)famous $1 procurement.

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Links mentioned in the show:

Public Spend Forum:

http://publicspendforum.net/join-us

Dave Zvenyach:

https://18f.gsa.gov/team/vdavez/

18F:

https://18f.gsa.gov/

The $1 procurement:

http://publicspendforum.net/welcome-to-the-1-bid-whats-the-price-of-open-source-code/