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07/20/2017: A new way of cleaning your house
Jul 20, 2017

07/20/2017: A new way of cleaning your house

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They may not be the most anticipated items in the world, but transparency reports are important because they reveal how companies disclose information about the way they deal with the U.S. government. On today's show, we'll talk with Michee Smith, a product manager at Google, about the changes the company is making to its report. Afterwards, we'll look at the model behind Up & Go, a service that connects those in New York City who need cleaning services with small business owners.


They may not be the most anticipated items in the world, but transparency reports are important because they reveal how companies disclose information about the way they deal with the U.S. government. On today’s show, we’ll talk with Michee Smith, a product manager at Google, about the changes the company is making to its report. Afterwards, we’ll look at the model behind Up & Go, a service that connects those in New York City who need cleaning services with small business owners.

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