Born from five years of nonprofit research in democracy innovation, democracyOS is building the next generation of civic infrastructure to power the future of effective governance.
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We envision a world where civic leaders and communities can collaborate to solve hard problems, supporting wise decisions while ensuring that the public feels genuinely heard.
The failings of government today—polarization, gridlock, and short-term thinking—stem from outdated systems that are poorly designed, susceptible to exploitation, and overwhelmed by modern technological forces. The nature of these challenges was unimaginable when our democratic institutions were originally designed.
DemocracyOS is addressing these shortcomings by putting people first, fostering genuine connections, and using technology to bridge the gap between civic leaders and the public instead of driving them further apart.
Learn more about How It Works, and our Solutions for Government, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
DemocracyOS founder and project lead Jesse Paul Warren has worked on campaigns and within governments at the local, state, and national levels. He founded the nonprofit Democracy Creative and served as its Executive Director for five years. During that time, he designed Assemble, a tool to help cities and states develop proposals for citizens’ assemblies. In 2024, he founded DemocracyOS. You can contact him at tech@democracyos.com.
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