Patrick McGarry is the General Manager for US Federal at data.world, bringing a rich background in open source and open data, establishing partnership organizations, and spearheading startup ventures. His entrepreneurial spirit is complemented by his strategic and advisory roles at organizations like the University of Houston and The Data Foundation. Patrick is also a frequent contributor of thought leadership in the data ecosystem, as a frequent speaker and content creator, delving into a spectrum of topics from data and open source to community building, agile data operations, and data governance. His expertise not only drives innovation and growth at data.world but also shapes the broader dialogue on harnessing data for transformative impact.