Why HGL invests in for-profits
Higher Ground Labs invests only in for-profit companies. Here’s why.
5 innovative technologies driving progressive voter registration
BallotReady, Civitech, Countable, Impactive, and PDI are helping scale progressive voter registration efforts across the US.
The “To-Earn” Movement: Introducing Advocate-to-Earn
While crypto, NFTs, and DAOs have captured our collective attention due to the prospect of financial returns that underlie their early use cases, the value of the Web3 movement stems from the ability to use these new technologies and organizational models to enhance digital coordination, while better aligning incentives for both collective action and individual-level […]
Recap: HGL’s Virtual New Political Technology Tool Showcase
Higher Ground Labs hosted its first virtual New Political Technology Tool showcase on Thursday, September 23rd. Ten founders of startups in HGL’s 2021 Accelerator pitched a broad range of technology solutions to nearly 300 progressive technologists leading digital innovation for campaigns, advocacy organizations, labor unions and consulting firms across the country. Normally held in person […]
My Summer with Higher Ground Labs
This summer I had the opportunity to work with Higher Ground Labs as a Summer Associate. My job consists of running external communications, assisting portfolio companies, and helping out wherever I could. It’s a small team, so we all wear a few hats. Prior to working directly with Higher Ground Labs, I worked with Calltime.ai […]
Our 2020 Political Tech Landscape Report
Higher Ground Labs is excited to unveil our 2020 Political Tech Landscape Report, a comprehensive account of the biggest political tech trends, opportunities, and learnings coming out of the historic 2020 election cycle. Higher Ground Labs is excited to unveil our 2020 Political Tech Landscape Report, a comprehensive account of the biggest political tech trends, […]