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title: "Exclusive Interview: Polco Named a 2024 GovTech 100 Company"
description: This exciting discussion explores entrepreneurship, making data-driven decisions easier for the public sector, and Polco making the 2024 GovTech 100.
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# [Exclusive Interview: Polco Named a 2024 GovTech 100 Company](https://blog.polco.us/exclusive-interview-polco-2024-govtech-100-company)

 Written by [Polco](https://blog.polco.us/author/polco) | January 11, 2024

*- From "What's the Good News?" LinkedIn Live Talk Show  -*

What does it take to become one of the nation's top companies serving state and local governments?

In this episode of "[What's the Good News](https://www.linkedin.com/events/what-sthegoodnews-withpolcoceon7150298682188288000/theater/)?" show host Angelica Wedell invites Polco CEO Nick Mastronardi to share how he turned his passions and innovations into a nationally recognized business. This exciting discussion explores entrepreneurship, making data-driven decisions easier for the public sector, and making the GovTech 100.

About ten years ago, a couple of Air Force veterans had a dream to help governments make a real difference in meaningful civic participation and data-driven decision-making. Turning that dream into reality, they started [Polco](https://info.polco.us).

Today, Polco works with hundreds of governments nationwide and brings people and data together for healthier, more connected communities.

Now, for the second year in a row, Polco has been named a [GovTech 100](https://www.govtech.com/100) company. Each year, [Government Technology](https://www.govtech.com/) presents 100 companies that best serve state and local governments. Congratulations to all the GovTech 100!

[Learn more](https://info.polco.us/platform) about Polco's award-winning solutions for local government leaders, or [contact us](https://info.polco.us/contact-page) to see how we can work together!

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