#46 - The American Innovators Network with Megan Mauro

Welcome to Episode #46 of Bills & Business. In this episode, Laura Davis, Co-Founder of USLege, sits down with Megan Mauro, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business and Texas Chapter President of the American Innovators Network.Megan brings a dual perspective to the conversation, representing both established companies and the startups and entrepreneurs that make up little tech. Laura and Megan dig into one of the most important distinctions in tech policy today: regulating behavior versus regulating technology. Megan argues that innovators should not be penalized for unintended consequences, and that the most effective policy outcomes happen when industry comes to lawmakers early with solutions, not just grievances.The episode also covers AI's real impact on workforce creation, the growth of traditional manufacturing tied to the tech sector, and why founders and operators in heavily regulated industries need to be in the room where policy decisions are made. Whether you are a founder, an operator, or a policy professional, this episode is a clear-eyed look at how to protect innovation while keeping consumers and communities protected too. Don't forget to follow Bills & Business for more insightful conversations on policy and business.📲 Follow Laura Davis🐦 Twitter: @Laura_USLege💼 LinkedIn: @Laura Davis📸 Instagram: @thereallauracarr🛍️ ShopMy: @lauraluise✍️ Substack: @lauraluise🔗 Links: @lauraluise📲 Follow USLege✨ Instagram: @uslege.ai📘 Facebook: @uslege.ai🐦 Twitter: @USLege_ai💼 LinkedIn: @USLege🎧 Subscribe to Bills & Business▶️ YouTube: @BillsandBusiness🎵 Spotify: Bills and Business by USLege🍎 Apple Podcasts: Bills and Business by USLege🎥 TikTok: @billsandbusiness📲 Follow Megan Mauro🐦 Twitter: @MeganMauroTX💼 LinkedIn: @Megan Mauro🎬 Produced by USLege📞 Want to see USLege in action? Schedule a demo today!