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Together, we're shaping San José's Future.

Welcome to the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation — where San José takes on big challenges with creativity, collaboration, and care.

In a city known for shaping the future, local government has to stay just as adaptable as the communities it serves. That means rethinking how we solve problems, how we use technology, and how we show up for residents, especially in a moment that calls for both urgency and creativity.

 

MOTI exists to meet that challenge. We bring together public agencies, community voices and partners to test new ideas, grow what works, and stay focused on what matters most to San José. From advancing AI that reflects community needs to improving how services show up in daily life, our work is about using innovation where it matters — and making progress that everyone can feel, trust, and help shape.

Serving San José Through Innovation

San José has always been a city that builds — and we’re excited about what’s next. From AI start-ups to community organizations, we’re helping people, businesses, and big ideas take off. With support from partners like NVIDIA and San José State, and programs like our AI Start-Up Incentive, we’re making it easier to access the tools, talent, and connections that help great things grow.

The Future Starts Here

 Our city is home to more than 90 AI startups, a downtown hub valued at over $1 billion in AI-related activity, and a top-ranked public university that produces the next generation of innovators. From hosting global AI conferences to investing in infrastructure that supports new data centers and housing, we’re laying the foundation for what’s next — and inviting the world to build it with us.

Smart Government in Action

We believe government should work smarter and faster — for the people it serves. From using AI to proactively detect potholes , to offering real-time, culturally relevant translation at public meetings, San José is using technology to meet residents where they are. These tools don’t just improve service — they help us build a city that’s more inclusive, transparent, and responsive in real time.

Our Team

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MOTI Alumni

Clay Gardner, Shireen Santosham (Founder), Jordan Sun, Carolyn Wu, Kaylana Mueller-Hsia, Joy Hsu, Christine Keung, David Albán Hidalgo, Apoorva Pasricha, Julia Chen, Vicki Sun, Patricia Wei, Kunwarpreet Singh Behar, Justin Mata, Flor Sario, Beatriz Aldereguia Pons, Christopher Maximos, Kevin Li, Kin-Yip Chien, Yvonne Tram, Hannah Chu, Chithra Anand, Sophia Lugo, Athena Shiravi, Chen Huang, Edward Huang, Jessica Seamands, Nikita Kalje, Karina Chen, Insha Momin, Jasen Lo, Cici Tran, Vivian Nguyen, Clayton Summit, Fengling Zhou, Edwin Zhang, Kevin Shaw, Saritha Podali, Ramya Ravichandran, David Kastelman, Zhanat Seitkuzhin            
 

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