SZ 114: Meet the Mayors Ft. Melissa Blaustein, Jen Wolosin, Ahsha Safai

How do we build the communities of tomorrow? 🌱By creating and implementing equitable frameworks with a focus on sustainability and diversity. Fortunately for us, we've got 3 exceptional local leaders to help break it down:- Melissa Blaustein, Mayor of Sausalito- Jen Wolosin, Mayor of Menlo Park- Ahsha Safaí, SF Mayoral CandidateThese influential figures are committed to shaping the future of their respective cities through open discussions around community development, sustainability, and diversity.On Zombies, we typically demystify emerging technology - and on September 6, we'll explore how to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid growth of the tech industry in these regions. Melissa, Jen, and Ahsha's insights / experiences are an invaluable channel to better understanding how to foster strong and connected communities.From eco-friendly initiatives like integrating cutting-edge technologies and creating greener urban landscapes to facilitating dialogue / action on diversity - we delve into building vibrant and harmonious communities. Co-hosted by local legend HOOMAN KHALILI at the beautiful Park James Hotel 🤩Thanks to our sponsors Necodex (your nearshore tech team) and Primero Negocios (digital marketing experts who gets you local customers).necodex.comprimeronegocios.com-----best brains from the bay to beyondwww.siliconzombies.com 00:00 01:00 Intro & Sponsors 01:00 09:11 Mayors Introductions 9:11 15:25 What’s the hardest challenge of Menlo Park? 15:25 21:03 What’s the biggest problem in san francisco right now? 21:03 25:22 How can we come together? 25:22 29:06 Things that melissa is working on right now in her city & Are the problems of SF spilling into her city? 29:06 33:53 West field mall talk 33:53 42:20 Audience Questions 1 42:20 47:27 Audience Questions 2 47:27 51:03 Audience Questions 3 51:03 55:30 Audience Questions 4 55:30 56:39 Audience Questions 5 56:39 58:00 Audience Questions 6 58:00 01:01:08 Audience Questions 7 01:01:08 01:06:00 Audience Questions 8 01:06:00 01:10:24 Outro