Megan Smith: podcast appearances and interviews

Megan J. Smith is an American engineer and technologist who serves as an associate professor in the School of Public and Population Health at Boise State University. She has held various influential positions throughout her career, including serving as the third chief technology officer of the United States from 2014 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. During her tenure as U.S. CTO, Smith was the first woman to hold this position. Prior to her government service, she worked at Google for nine years, where she was a vice president responsible for new business development and early-stage partnerships across the company's engineering and product teams. She also served as general manager of Google.org and was briefly a vice president at Google[x], where she co-created initiatives such as Solve for X and WomenTechmakers. Smith's background includes work as an engineer on early smartphones at General Magic, and she has held roles as CEO of Planet Out. She is actively involved in initiatives promoting technological development and social impact, serving on the boards of MIT and Vital Voices, and co-founding the Malala Fund. Additionally, she is the founder of shift7, an organization focused on sustainability and business. Smith's career reflects a combination of leadership in technology, government, and social entrepreneurship, emphasizing innovation and positive societal change.