With an extensive background in collaborative, citizen-facing technology projects, Nigel Jacob co-founded the Office of New Urban Mechanics -  a civic innovation incubator and R&D Lab within Boston's City Hall.  Nigel has also served as Mayor Menino's advisor on emerging technologies. In both of these roles, Nigel worked to develop new models of innovation for cities in the 21st century.  Prior to joining the City of Boston in 2006, Nigel worked for and launched a series of technology start-ups in the Boston area. Nigel has received a number of awards for his ground breaking work in Boston, including being named a Public Official of the year in 2011 by Governing Magazine and the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation award for 2012. He is also currently an Urban Technologist in Residence at Living Cities and an Executive in Residence at BU.