Civic Builders: Pitch & Demo Night
Civic Builders: Pitch & Demo Night is for the builders, and reflects a bigger question we're sitting with right now: what does it look like when technology strengthens civic engagement?
The night will feature short pitches and live demos from projects followed by open breakout conversations where attendees can explore ideas and connect with builders.
6:00 Arrive and Grab Food
6:30 - 7:45 Pitches
7:45 - 8:30 Breakouts
Pitches:
Max Ghenis: Policy Engine
Michael Korvyakov and Krish Malik: The Petition Co
Puneet Kollipara: HIFLD Next
Aubrey Ottenstein: Hilltop
Abigail Haddad: AI Engineer
Alex Saxerud: VoteMate
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Co-Hosts
Learning Journey AI makes high-quality, project-based education on AI accessible to working professionals. The goal is practical fluency: people leave with useful workflows, not just a list of tools.
Civic Tech DC is a community of technologists using technology in service of local and social issues. Known for its community-focused Project Nights, this event is designed specifically for civic tech builders, founders, and entrepreneurs.
As AI becomes part of everyday life, and civic tech startups increasingly build with it, this space is meant to bring the two themes together.