Conor Bronsdon is a Seattle-area writer and technology strategist who explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, urban planning, and sustainable development. Currently serving as Head of Developer Awareness at Galileo, an AI evaluation intelligence startup, he brings a unique perspective to urban technology challenges through his background in both political strategy and emerging technologies.
His writing and speaking have been featured in The New York Times, ABC News, Vox, Seattle Times, The Urbanist, and elsewhere, focusing on how cities can leverage technology and policy to address climate change, transportation equity, and sustainable growth. Conor previously co-hosted the Dev Interrupted podcast and currently hosts Chain of Thought, a weekly podcast demystifying AI for builders and developers.
Before entering tech, Conor co-founded political consulting firm B&B Strategies and helped elect Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and former Washington Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib. This political background informs his writing on the policy frameworks needed to build more sustainable, equitable cities.
When not analyzing the future of urban AI applications or advocating for better transit infrastructure, Conor can be found strategizing over board games or exploring the Pacific Northwest with his wife Katherine and their three cats.
Electric Cars Won't Solve Climate Change
Electric cars might look great in your driveway, but they're a symbol of a systemic problem: an ineffective, car-based approach to addressing transportation's climate impacts.
ST 2040: Envisioning a World-Class Transit System in Washington State
In February, climate candidate for Seattle Mayor Andrew Grant Houston and I laid out a vision for the Puget Sound region's transportation future in The Urbanist.
A Bipartisan Case for Mass Timber—Combating Wildfires and Developing Local Economies
What’s good for our forests and planet can also be good for our jobs, communities, and the economy. That’s why we’re writing this together—an ex-Democratic political operative and an ex-Republican staff member who want to see mass timber flourish.
Why Jay Inslee Should Embrace Cross-Laminated Timber
With a timber rich state and a desire to fight climate change, mass timber and CLT could become Jay Inslee's signature green economy success in Washington State.