Finding the right funding mechanisms for smart cities can be challenging. Many city leaders are aware of smart city technologies and are interested in moving forward, but they don’t know how or where to start. Often this is due to lack of available funding and having a well-developed overall tactical…
Think Big recently hosted a virtual webinar on how to build strong smart city public-private partnerships (P3) that are valuable to all parties. The video below is the recorded webinar session from December 6. One of the key takeaways, was the top essential elements you need to consider when creating…
Citizen engagement in the smart city conversation has never been more important Today, the conversation about smart cities has developed a new mindset for individuals within urban areas. More than ever, citizens are concerned about technology advances, yet optimistic for opportunity, and cautious with data privacy, yet demand personalization and…
What is Public-Private Partnerships (P3)? Today throughout the world, we are beginning to see a change in the way our cities and governments are handling infrastructure. Governments are starting to move away from the traditional methods and are beginning to utilize the public-private partnerships (P3) more efficiently. The traditional ways…
Update: This workshop has been rescheduled for Smart Cities Connect Denver April 1-4, 2019. Today, around the globe, forward-thinking city planners are using the latest information and communication technologies to improve the lives of their citizens, while using fewer resources and being more protective of the environment. Think Big Partners is proud…
Today’s modern city faces many challenges. For most cities, these challenges often lead to smart city discussions that are focused on infrastructure modernization, operational cost savings, revenue creation or enhanced citizen engagement. But the most advanced cities are recognizing that one of the biggest challenges – economic development – is…
As a previous Microsoft Ventures and BizSpark Plus Program partner, Think Big is excited to continue the as a Microsoft for Startups program partner. This new program offer supports startups under 5 years old and under $1 million in revenue by providing significant Azure credit, developer support, Office 365 and…
Today, around the globe, forward-thinking city planners are using the latest information and communication technologies to improve the lives of their citizens, while using less resources and being more protective of the environment. Think Big is proud to partner with Smart Cities Connect to bring 400+ global smart city leaders, other technology…
Written by Herb Sih, Managing Partner Recently, Think Big Partners had the opportunity to help the City of Toronto work on its smart city plan by facilitating several citizen engagement workshops. These workshops, held simultaneously through the support of Cisco via Cisco Telepresence, allowed Toronto city officials to broadcast one…
Backing up our words with actions and trying to make a difference by making smart cities safe cities Like many other people, Think Big Partners reacts to the emerging jigsaw of information regarding our country’s latest public safety tragedy with disbelief, disgust and horror. It has become a sad, almost…
