Webinar Recap — Pioneering AI for Local Government: Meet the Minds Behind BreakGround

Ordinal (previously known as BreakGround) recently hosted a webinar featuring a conversation with two of the co-founders, Jacob Herrington and Nick Spinazze. The webinar explored their journey to building Ordinal, an AI assistant designed to streamline city planning processes and enhance efficiency for local governments. The conversation also touched on their broader vision for AI in the government sector and shared success stories from working with city teams.

Founder Insights: Jacob Herrington and Nick Spinazze

The webinar provided valuable insights into the minds of the founders, Jacob Herrington and Nick Spinazze. They shared their backgrounds, experiences, and motivations for creating Ordinal. The conversation highlighted their passion for using AI to solve real-world problems and improve efficiency in government.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of solving real problems: The founders emphasized their focus on addressing genuine pain points faced by city planners and government officials.
• The value of collaboration: They discussed the importance of aligning incentives and fostering collaboration between city governments and development companies.
• The potential of AI in government: Nick and Jacob shared their vision for the future of AI in government, emphasizing its ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making.
• The importance of trust and transparency: Both founders stressed the need for AI systems to be trustworthy, reliable, and transparent, especially in the context of government applications. 

Watch the Webinar Recording and Learn More

If you missed the live webinar, you can watch the recording above. We encourage you to learn more about Ordinal's vision for AI in government and consider how it might enhance your abilities, making it easier to serve your community.

Stay Connected and Spread the Word

We invite you to to connect with us on LinkedIn and spread the word about the work we're doing. With your help, we can educate folks about smart AI practices in municipal government and improve efficiency in planning departments across the country.

Likewise, please connect with us for a demo if you would like to learn more.