Building Community.
Strengthening Democracy.
THE PROBLEM
How we do
politics is broken
U.S. democracy is in crisis — government actions no longer reflect the will of the people, and trust in government and among citizens are at all-time lows.
Existing Civic Systems
Funded and shaped by the wealthy few
Citizens are treated like targets instead of participants
Goal is to divide and disempower
Eroding Democracy
Government fails to serve the people
Trust in institutions and in each other continues to decline
Citizens feel disconnected and powerless
OUR SOLUTION
Rebuilding Politics Around People
Building a two-sided ecosystem with organizations on one side & citizens on the other to build trust, increase understanding and strengthen relationships
Voterhub
For Organizations
Next-generation software platform that empowers progressive organizations to understand their constituents, evaluate party trends, and make smarter decisions.
CampaignHub
For Organizations
An all-in-one, constituent engagement platform that helps progressive organizations build stronger relationships with the people they serve.
CitizenHub
For Citizens
Mobile application that empowers citizens with more information, control and tools to make civic action radically easier and effective.
The team
Sam is an accomplished executive with a track record of building innovative companies. He was previously the Founder and CEO of Centerpiece, which built a first-of-its-kind software platform that powered hundreds of millions of dollars of construction projects. He was also a Founding Partner at Old Well Partners, an investment firm he grew to $350 million in assets. He also serves as CEO of the NC Business Impact Forum, a nonprofit think-tank focused on NC economic and business policy.
Heesh is a veteran engineering leader with over 25 years of experience building systems and teams from the ground up. Before CitizenCo, he co-founded and served as CTO of Centerpiece Software. He began his career at Motorola Solutions, where he became Lead Software Architect, advising executives on technology strategy and managing a global team of 65+ engineers. Heesh holds an M.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Geordie is a seasoned entrepreneur, marketer, and strategist with a proven track record of driving product innovation. Before joining CitizenCo, he co-founded altr, a globally recognized digital product design firm, where he led product strategy for both high-growth startups and established industry leaders. Geordie also serves as Co-Chair of the Board at Strategies for Youth, a nonprofit focused on protecting children from disproportionate policing, and is a visiting lecturer at MassArt.