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Mike Sarasti
@Sarasti
-------- | Previously CIO @cityofmiami | Musician | @rakermusic | People.Process.Data.Digital
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Dec 16, 2021
    1/ Today, @cityofmiami was certified by @WhatWorksCities for its use of data & evidence to drive decision-making. I treasure this achievement. Data-informed work has been a priority goal since I started as Chief Innovation Officer 5+ years ago. Here's (long) 🧵 about our journey:
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Jun 2, 2021
    Was casually chatting about possibility of identities and @CityofMiami city coin w/@IOHK_Charles @cardano and Captain Haiti shows up w/ a Little Haiti City Coin and a freakin’ shield!!! Brought to you by Awesome Moments in Crypto. Cc:@FrancisSuarez
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    Charles Hoskinson
    @IOHK_Charles
    Jun 2, 2021
    Great time with Captain Haiti and the Mayor
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    Mike Sarasti
    @Sarasti
    Nov 2, 2021
    Replying to @APompliano @FrancisSuarez and @jackmallers
    Already sent over @ln_strike link to register. My experience receiving a portion of my pay last week went flawlessly. And Mayor already scaling my "pilot" to 💯 allocation. Boss move.
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    Mike Sarasti
    @Sarasti
    Oct 15, 2021
    This week,@jackmallers announced way to accept portion of your paycheck in #Bitcoin  via @ln_strike. Been working toward ways to do this @CityofMiami, so what the hell. I’ll be the guinea pig. I submitted new direct deposit paperwork to finance team last night. Shockingly simple.
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Mar 26, 2020
    In midst of incredibly difficult times, we made bit of history at @CityofMiami last night. We held 1st virtual commission meeting & introduced 3 new methods of #publicparticipation. It’s a template for the future. Proud of our electeds, admin, & team for embracing #DigitalGov
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Feb 9, 2023
    Very encouraging to see Rep. @MaxwellFrostFL declare his support for independent artists. Great piece from @consequence explaining why this matters - why we need to change how money flows so working class creatives can thrive. Creativity. Culture. Impact.
    Maxwell Alejandro Frost on Going to Bat for Artists: Exclusive
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Apr 7, 2022
    Stunning @staratlas visuals as backdrop while @pabloiquiroga @at_mwagner @FTX_Official broke down building blocks of a metaverse on @solana. Interoperability, composability, game economics. Loving that team has Miami presence. Adding to imagination & creativity in our ecosystem.
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Jan 29, 2021
    Last year, Mayor @FrancisSuarez challenged us to build a site where people could open up a business from their phone w/out having to physically visit City Hall. This week, @State_Scoop is writing about our delivery of eStart - our one-stop for business licensing. #DigitalCityHall
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    StateScoop - @statescoop.bsky.social
    @State_Scoop
    Jan 29, 2021
    Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced the launch of a web app that allows people to apply for business licenses and permits from their phones @MiamiMayor @Sarasti statescoop.com/miami-estart-d…
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Dec 3, 2022
    Replying to @lexfridman
    Lex, Historic? Careful not to undermine your credibility here. I’ve been fan of your appreciation for nuance / ability to zoom out / frame perspective. Today’s release has been celebrated tabloid-style as an exposé. Twitter call looks wrong, but there’s nuance in human debate.
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Dec 1, 2021
    Worlds colliding. Music. #Web3. Community. I got to meet M. Shadows @shadows_eth from Avenged Sevenfold @TheOfficialA7X today at @NFT_BZL. So grateful that he took a few minutes to talk w/me about what he’s building (@DeathbatsClub) & also share a few singing tips. 🤘
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    Mike Sarasti
    @Sarasti
    Nov 21, 2022
    Replying to @elonmusk
    Hey @elonmusk - are you tracking how many “no homo” responses you’re getting alongside those “lol”s to this meme? This felt like the right post after the news we woke up to this morning?
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    Mike Sarasti
    @Sarasti
    May 15, 2018
    I’m honored to begin a new journey (and continue to build on our civic innovation groundwork) as @CityofMiami’s new Director of Innovation & Technology. Thank you for opportunity to deliver better services & a better future for people. #ServiceCity People. Process. Data. Digital.
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    Emilio T. González, Ph.D.
    @emiliotgonzalez
    May 15, 2018
    Congratulations to @CityofMiami new Director of Innovation and Technology Mike @Sarasti and Deputy Director of Communications Stephanie @severinotv. Thank you for serving the Magic City!
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Nov 20, 2019
    Today, we announce upgrades to miamigov.com: Better search, better mobile, more readable fonts, more service content & guides incl. 1 for small businesses. Changes based on feedback. Thank you. For style points, pretty sure we're 1st gov site w/ #DarkMode - #UsersFirst
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    Mike Sarasti
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    Dec 20, 2021
    On Saturday, 50+ @5000RoleModels students received $100 in #Bitcoin & commitment from @FrancisSuarez they’ll each get up to $1,000 after completing some on-chain tasks. It was beginning of their crypto-literacy journey, led by @bitcoinzay and funded by amazing partners.