Technology & Innovation
Strategy Services
We partner with government and social impact organizations to develop people-centered technology and innovation strategies.
Our priority is to align your business and technology priorities, foster culture change, and drive mission-focused outcomes for those you serve.
Star Insights is a Los Angeles-based strategic advisory firm that helps mission-driven organizations stay relevant and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
We collaborate with a diverse range of leaders and organizations, reflecting our commitment to fostering inclusive social impact partnerships.
For our technology and innovation partnerships, we primarily work with:
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Strategy Officers
- Chief Data Officers
- VP of Digital & Tech
- Customer Experience Leadership
- Chief Innovation Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Chief Privacy & Security Officers
Our Team & Credentials
Our Division Lead is a global leader in public sector innovation, technology strategy, and digital transformation across the U.S. federal government, the State of California and Washington, Los Angeles County, numerous cities, and international health ministries.
Through his work with C-suite executives, startup founders, public-sector administrators, boards, and nonprofit leaders, he’s developed an adaptable approach to strategically collaborating across sectors, industries, and geographies.
Our full Star Insights crew ardently invests in advancing our clients’ missions and thrive on guiding leaders beyond the status quo into cutting-edge environments for action and growth. Powered by the creativity and diversity of Los Angeles, we approach our work with grace, levity, candor, and a deep respect for inclusive leadership.
Relevant Experience
Our expertise is highlighted through our recent partnerships with state and local government:
- Enterprise IT Strategic Plan, State of Washington
- Enterprise IT Strategic Plan, Los Angeles County
- Enterprise Data Strategy, State of Washington
- Enterprise Security Plan, State of Washington
- Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) Agency Strategic Plan
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Enterprise IT Strategic Plan
State of Washington
Olympia, WA
Star Insights partnered with the State of Washington’s lead technology agency, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), to create an Enterprise IT Strategic Plan (2023-2025) for over 100 state agencies.
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Tech Agency Strategic Plan
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech)
Olympia, WA
Star Insights partnered with WaTech, the State of Washington’s lead IT agency, to create their agency-level three-year strategic plan (2024-2026).
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Enterprise IT Strategic Plan
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
Our Division Lead was the Strategic Advisor in creating Los Angeles County’s first Enterprise IT Strategic Plan for over 30 county departments (2018-2023).
Project Approach
- Our proposed plans are not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a flexible framework that is tailored to your unique needs and culture.
- Our clients are active participants in a process that we co-design together. Then, we facilitate the entire engagement so they can focus on the work that matters most.
Start
Phase 1
Pre-Planning &
Development
Phase 2
Discovery &
Exploration
Phase 3
Finding &
Creation of Goals
Phase 4
Development of
Strategic Plan
Phase 5
Assemble & Facilitate Goal Teams
The Star Insights recommended approach engages key interested parties in a series of inclusive and collaborative activities and encourages interested parties to envision future possibilities that are supported by bold ideas, clear goals and priorities, and well-designed team-based objectives and initiatives.
Relevant
Clients
Additional Government
Partners
Foundations and Non-Profits
Social Impact Review
You can read more about our approach to social impact partnerships and collaboration here.
Contact Us
If you’re interested in starting a conversation about how technology can enable your mission, please reach out directly to our practice leader, Niles Friedman at [email protected].
