Episode 133: Ted Kaouk on AI and the Future of Federal Innovation

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome Ted Kaouk, former Federal Chief Data Officer and (as Adam puts it) the godfather of the federal CDO community. Now founder of Generative Work AI, Ted joins the hosts to discuss how generative AI is transforming the way organizations think, learn, and lead.

From his “30 AI apps in 30 days” challenge to lessons from building the CDO Council after the Evidence Act, Ted shares insights on how agencies can move from compliance to true data-driven value, the emerging art of “vibe coding,” and why behavioral feedback may be the new superpower in managing AI systems.

Show Notes:

OPM: Hiring Guidance Memo

Veterans Day: VA Resources for Honoring the Day

Events on the GovNavigators' Radar:

Nov 10: ACT-IAC GovTechNext Emerging Tech Demo Day

Nov 12: ACT-IAC CX Summit

Nov 18: DefenseOne’s State of Defense Business Acquisition Summit 

Dec 4-5: ACT-IAC's ELC in DC!