The Bay Area continues to evolve thanks to advances in technology, passionate advocacy, and innovative thinking and development, with a handful of cutting-edge thinkers leading the charge. Come grab a beer and hear from the key people who are shaping the region’s future. In this installment, we talk with Kim Walesh, the director of economic development and deputy city manager of the City of San Jose, about her thoughts on cities, what it takes to help run the nation’s 10th-largest municipality and the career path that landed her in her current role.