Alliantgroup specializes in the Research & Development tax credit, which is a wage-based credit that allows businesses to essentially fund and pay for R&D to find a new way of doing things. Rick Lazio and the alliantgroup team have already helped thousands of companies across a variety of industries secure millions from this credit in the first few months of 2020 alone. During the pandemic, it’s been more critical than ever for businesses to quickly innovate with technology to meet new consumer and society needs. Rick shares examples of their innovative work and how the R&D credit has allowed companies to expand and increase innovation to strengthen business across the country. But Rick has an inspirational story to share too. Rick is a former US Representative from New York serving in Congress from 1993-2001. While there, he became a strong advocate for small businesses by sponsoring the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. After Congress, Rick moved to the private sector, working for JP Morgan Chase as a Managing Director and then Executive Vice President. Rick is committed to his continued interest and support of small to mid-sized businesses by brokering his insight and experience in the public and private sectors to provide strong job growth incentives. This interest has extended into his civic and philanthropic work in New York with the Committee for Economic Development and the Association for a Better New York. Rick Lazio is a former US Representative from New York serving in Congress from 1993-2001. While there, he became a strong advocate for small businesses by sponsoring the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. After Congress, Rick moved to the private sector, working for JP Morgan Chase as a Managing Director and then Executive Vice President. Rick is committed to his continued interest and support of small to mid-sized businesses by brokering his insight and experience in the public and private sectors to provide strong job growth incentives. This interest has extended into his civic and philanthropic work in New York with the Committee for Economic Development and the Association for a Better New York. alliantgroup’s mission is to strengthen American businesses by helping US companies, and the CPA firms advise them to take full advantage of federal and state tax credits, incentives, and deductions available to them. The US government has legislated these powerful programs to help businesses grow and successfully compete in the US and abroad. I wanted to learn more about how they have helped over 16,000 companies claim more than $8 billion in tax incentives! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5wcKAdzHJA

I'm thrilled to be broadcasting from Latitude 59 in Estonia today, renowned as the cradle of the digital revolution. And the person who'll be joining us today is someone who has played a pivotal role in shaping that revolution – Taavi Kotka. Taavi Kotka is not just an entrepreneur, but also the first-ever Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Government of Estonia. His innovation and vision were key in shaping e-Estonia, the world's most digitally advanced nation. His contributions, notably the world's first e-Residency program, have revolutionized the way the government interacts with its citizens and conducts its operations. Starting his career as a humble programmer and eventually becoming the CEO of Webmedia (now Nortal), Taavi has worn several hats throughout his illustrious career. His achievements range from being crowned Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year to receiving Estonia’s prestigious White Star III Class Order. Now, as a special advisor to the European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip on the European Digital Single Market, Taavi continues to influence the tech sphere, whether it's through his startup ventures, consulting for enterprises and governments, or his thought-provoking keynotes at global conferences. In today's episode, we're going to deep dive into a conversation with Taavi Kotka. We’ll explore his journey, the milestones he’s achieved, and his views on the future of digital governance and transformation. I also learn how for community-led businesses, Koos simplifies shared ownership to let business-critical communities earn and own equity-like stakes in that business without messing with the cap table. As we wrap up this insightful conversation with Taavi, we're reminded of the disruptive power of technology. Through his relentless efforts and innovative thinking, Taavi has transformed not only industries but also an entire nation. His insights into digital transformation, government policy, and the startup ecosystem offer a unique perspective on the future of technology. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsLqiq69zIk