

Robot Government: Rebuilding Public Systems in the Age of AI
Government systems are not working and Americans who need them most are paying the price. AI is here and it fundamentally changes what's possible to build and how quickly it can make a difference. We're talking about reimagining public infrastructure at the systems level: where AI can be transformative, how you deploy it in high-stakes environments, and what scaling a company looks like when you're building for this problem space.
Promise is bringing together engineers and builders to talk about what it actually looks like to put AI at the center of public infrastructure. Join us in our new DC office for an evening of candid conversation about what we're seeing, where we're headed, and how we're building.
We would love to have you!
About Promise:
Promise transforms how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance programs, set up flexible payment plans, and stay on track - while helping agencies increase efficiency, recover revenue, and deliver services with dignity. Our mission is to rebuild public systems so they work better for everyone.
Our team includes engineers from companies like Palantir, Google, Square, and esteemed government leaders. We work hard and believe deeply in what we do. We're looking for excellent people to build innovative, resilient technology.
Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors – such as Reid Hoffman, Howard Schultz, Michael Seibel, Y Combinator, 8VC, The General Partnership, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Bronze Investments – Promise has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022,” “Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024,” and Y Combinator’s #1 GovTech startup.