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E1117 The Next Unicorns E20: Citizen CEO Andrew Frame on creating a safer world through access to public data, reforming policing via transparency & more

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Innovating Personal Safety: Citizen's Business Model

This chapter explores the unique subscription-based business model of the Citizen app, focusing on personal safety services without reliance on advertising revenue. The discussion highlights key features like community alerts, the panic button function, and the balance between sharing safety data and protecting individual privacy. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding contact tracing efforts and the need for effective public safety technologies.

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