AI with a Purpose: How municiPal AI's Kristy Guthrie and Kerry Fraser are building the "Easy Butt... скачать в хорошем качестве

AI with a Purpose: How municiPal AI's Kristy Guthrie and Kerry Fraser are building the "Easy Butt...

Ever tried to find the specific bylaws for a backyard fence or the rules for keeping chickens on a city website? If you’ve felt the frustration of digging through endless PDFs and broken search bars, you aren’t alone. Even the experts find it daunting. In this episode of Tech About Town, hosts Alex Kinsella and Matthew Klassen sit down with Kristy Guthrie (Co-Founder & CEO) and Kerry Fraser (Co-Founder) of municiPal AI (https://municipalai.ai/) . They discuss the origin story of their startup—born from a realization that traditional municipal websites often act as barriers rather than bridges between residents and their local government. What we cover in this episode: • The "A-Ha" Moment: How building a shed in Kitchener led to a breakthrough in digital service delivery. • Problem-Led AI: Why Large Language Models (LLMs) are the perfect tool for turning a "filing cabinet" website into a meaningful conversation. • The Multi-User Impact: How municiPal AI empowers not just residents, but frontline customer service staff and elected officials. • Safe & Secure Tech: Navigating PII (Personal Identifying Information) and the unique requirements of municipal IT. • Selling to Government: Advice for tech founders on procurement, building trust, and showing up with empathy for the public sector. Whether you are a municipal leader looking to innovate or a resident who just wants to know where to skate for free, this episode explores how smart technology is rebuilding community trust, one search at a time. About the Show: Tech About Town is brought to you by Communitech, the hub for Waterloo Region’s tech ecosystem. Whether you’re a startup founder or a tech enthusiast, we connect you with the people and ideas shaping the future. Visit us at communitech.ca (https://communitech.ca) .