EM Tech subscribers: We need to talk.

After 2 years and over 2,250 + subscribers, EM Tech is evolving.

And I need your help to make this transition count. 📢

LinkedIn newsletters have been incredible for building our community, but they're limiting what I can deliver to you.

As someone who's spent 8 + years as an emergency manager and 5 + years building the software that powers them, I see the gaps between what emergency managers need and what current platforms can provide.

The conversations happening in our industry right now: AI integration, simplifying complex workflows, bridging the field-to-product gap, etc. deserve deeper exploration than LinkedIn's format allows.

📍 EM Tech is Moving to Substack

Starting this month, all new EM Tech editions will be published exclusively on Substack.

Why the move?

✅ Longer-form content → Deep dives into complex EM tech topics

✅ Better multimedia integration → Screenshots, demos, real product examples

✅ Direct community features → Chat features with myself and other professionals

✅ Consistent delivery → No algorithm deciding who sees what

✅ Mobile-optimized reading → Better experience during those late-night EOC activations

🙏 Two Years of Incredible Support

When I started EM Tech, I had one goal: bridge the gap between emergency management practitioners and the technology they use.

You've made that possible.

Nearly 2,250 + subscribers later, we've covered everything from:

• Community Lifelines integration
• Real-time situation reports
• AI in mass notification
• No-code platforms for EOCs
• The importance of standardized terminology

Your comments, shares, and direct messages have shaped every edition. You've challenged my thinking, shared your experiences, and helped build something valuable for our entire community.

💡 What's Coming Next

On Substack, I'm planning:

🔍 Product teardowns of EM software (what works, what doesn't, and why)

🛠️ Behind-the-scenes looks at how emergency tech gets built

📊 Data-driven insights from both the field and product development side

🤖 AI implementation guides specifically for emergency managers

🎯 User story workshops to help you advocate for better tools

Plus, deeper exploration of the topics you've told me matter most.

This Community Matters

Emergency management doesn't have a tool problem, it has a thinking problem.

Together, we're changing that narrative, one newsletter at a time.

The best emergency management technology gets built when practitioners and product teams actually understand each other.

That's exactly what we're creating here.

Will you continue this journey with me on Substack?

Your subscription there means I can keep delivering the content that helps you navigate the intersection of emergency management and technology.

👉 Subscribe at: https://jamespodlucky.substack.com/

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What topic would you most like me to dive deeper into in the new format?

James Podlucky

Product Manager | Former Emergency Manager | LinkedIn Top Voice