Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

28/10/2025 26 min
Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

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Episode Synopsis

Navin is joined by Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development. Drawing on 25 years of experience investing in technology companies, Dan explains how lessons from the private sector shape his approach to public service. He describes how Connecticut is using public-private partnerships to drive economic growth, strengthen its workforce, and position the state to lead in the next wave of technological innovation.