M-RCBG Senior Fellow-Led Study Group: Paulo Carvão
Wednesday, November 13, 3:00-4:30pm, Starr Auditorium: Belfer 200
Do we need a new Digital Agency in the United States? We will discuss the challenges and the potential solutions for regulating digital industries balancing innovation, safety and public interest. Join us to hear from Paulo Carvão, Senior Fellow at M-RCBG, Mark MacCarthy, Professor at Georgetown University, Chris Lewis, CEO of Public Knowledge, Alejandra Castillo, IOP Fellow and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, and Justin Hendrix, CEO of the Tech Policy Press.
This event is hosted in partnership with the AI & Tech Policy Caucus at Harvard Kennedy School.
This event is open to all HUID holders. Registration is not required.
M-RCBG welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs. To request accommodations or ask questions about access provided, please email: mrcbg@hks.harvard.edu
Paulo Carvão is a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, focusing on AI Policy. A former IBM executive, he advises tech startups and explores technology's impact on democracy and the role of entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social mobility. Email: paulo_carvao@harvard.edu
Mark MacCarthy is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Technology Law and Policy at Georgetown Law, a Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Business and Public Policy at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution. He is an adjunct faculty member in the Communication, Culture & Technology Program in the Graduate School at Georgetown University. He is the author of Regulating Digital Industries (Brookings, 2023).
Chris Lewis is President and CEO at Public Knowledge. Prior to being elevated to President and CEO, Chris served as Public Knowledge’s Vice President from 2012 to 2019 where he led the organization’s day-to-day advocacy and political strategy on Capitol Hill and at government agencies. Chris serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Local Self Reliance and represents Public Knowledge on the Board of the Broadband Internet Technical Advisory Group (BITAG).
Alejandra Y. Castillo is a Fall 2024 IOP Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. As U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development (2021-2024), appointed by President Biden, she was the first woman of color in this role, overseeing $6.8 billion in funding for inclusive growth. With 20+ years in public service, including roles under Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton, Castillo champions diversity and equity. She holds degrees from Stony Brook, UT Austin, and American University.
Justin Hendrix is CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a new nonprofit media venture concerned with the intersection of technology and democracy. Previously, he was Executive Director of NYC Media Lab. He spent over a decade at The Economist in roles including Vice President, Business Development & Innovation. He is an associate research scientist and adjunct professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering.