Stephen Goldsmith

Stephen Goldsmith is a recognized expert in local government innovation and public management. As a professor and former mayor of Indianapolis, he advocates for modernizing government operations through technology, data, and performance measurement to improve efficiency and accountability. His work emphasizes creating effective, transparent, and responsive public services by applying private sector strategies and fostering collaboration between government and community partners. Goldsmith’s insights help cities and agencies become more adaptive, efficient, and service-oriented, ultimately aiming to better meet the needs of their citizens.