CrowdLobby is a new startup that will allow people to donate to crowdfunding campaigns in order to secure a lobbyist. The startup is doing an initial release with three different crowdfunding campaigns that people can donate to. All of the three campaigns are in Virginia and they range from marijuana decriminalization to increased funding for students. CrowdLobby hopes to add crowdfunding campaigns to more stages by 2020.
A general target for campaigns is $50,000 in order to begin to influence State level politics. CrowdLobby also takes a 25% cut due to ongoing organizational efforts with lobbyists.
The CrowdLobby platform could allow for more people to be able to support causes with low investment and generally allow more people to take part in the political process.
Image Credit: CrowdLobby
What's Driving This Trend
- Crowdfunding
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new platforms that combine crowdfunding and political lobbying to engage more people in the political process.
- Lobbying
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop technologies that streamline the lobbying process and make it more accessible to a wider range of individuals and organizations.
- Political Engagement
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative solutions that encourage greater participation in the political process by enabling individuals to support causes with low investment.
Who This Affects Most
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build crowdfunding platforms specifically designed for political campaigns, allowing individuals to support causes and secure lobbyists.
- Lobbying Services
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop lobbying services that leverage technology to make the process more efficient, transparent, and inclusive.
- Political Technology
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate in the political technology space by creating solutions that increase political engagement and make the political process more accessible to the general public.
