Alicia Glen
Former NYC Deputy Mayor | Urban strategist driving city innovation and economic development
About
Alicia Glen is a prominent urban strategist and former Deputy Mayor of New York City who built her reputation specializing in economic development and housing policy. During her tenure in municipal leadership, she developed deep expertise in city transformation initiatives and urban policy implementation that directly impacts millions of residents.
Glen bridges the gap between public service and private sector strategy, bringing practical insights from her extensive experience in municipal government to discussions about urban innovation and governance. Her work has focused on the complex challenges of managing economic development in one of the world's most dynamic cities, giving her unique perspectives on how policy decisions translate into real-world outcomes.
She has shared her expertise on urban innovation and governance at major technology conferences including TNW Conference, where she explores how cities can leverage innovation to solve pressing urban challenges.
What Alicia Talks About
Urban economic development strategies and policy implementation
Housing policy and affordable housing solutions in major cities
Municipal leadership and public-private partnerships in urban development
City transformation and urban innovation initiatives
Governance challenges in large metropolitan areas
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Alicia Glen (New York City) | TNW Conference | Finding common sense rules for an innovation capital
This talk explores how New York City can develop innovative policy frameworks that support entrepreneurship and technological growth while maintaining practical governance.
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