AMA @sugaroverflow - 24 May 2026

Join us for an engaging AMA session hosted by the 2025/2026 fellowship candidates of the Introduction to Political Technology course at Newspeak House! This event is exclusive to faculty, fellows, and fellowship candidates, with additional access for Newspeak community members by email request.

💬 Highlights of the Session:

• Kick-off Presentation: Fatima will share insights in a brief presentation (~20 minutes).
• Open Q&A: Dive into discussions covering a variety of topics, including:
  • Personal stories: Family, childhood ambitions, and formative experiences that shaped my values (with some chaotic plot twists!).
  • Career journey: Navigating civic tech, government, open source, developer advocacy, and now AI— from building public infrastructure in Boston and Canada to thriving in Silicon Valley.
  • Community engagement: The initiatives I've been involved in, such as Bad Idea Factory, and the pivotal moments from my favorite conference talks.
  • Current passions: Focused on AI agents, political technology, governance, and my evolving journey with Newspeak House.
  • Life beyond work: Interests in family, sports, games, travel, and quirky stories.

🎉 Feel free to ask about:

• Public speaking
• Storytelling
• DevRel
• Career pivots
• Community building
• AI agents
• Civic tech
• Working in and around government
• Open work culture
• Any other curiosities you might have!

🤝 Interested in hosting your own Newspeak AMA? Sign up here: Sign Up

📍 Location: Newspeak House

🎟️ Get your ticket: Ticket Link