The following statement is attributed to Kate Tummarello, Executive Director of Engine, on Congressional Startup Day, a central part of Startup Advocacy Week:
Statement:
“Engine is grateful to Congressional Startup Day Co-Chairs Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Reps. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) and Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), as well as all of the members of Congress taking time this week to meet with their startup constituents. We are proud to help organize Congressional Startup Day each year as an opportunity for tech entrepreneurs across the country to connect with their representatives and discuss how policymakers can support startups. The startup ecosystem is a vital part of the economy, and startups must have a seat at the table to ensure the best policies for encouraging innovation across the U.S.”
Background:
Congressional Startup Day, part of Startup Advocacy Week, is an opportunity for members of Congress to witness the innovation and entrepreneurship taking place in their states and districts. Throughout the week of August 15th, Engine helps lawmakers meet with members of the startup ecosystem from their state or district. In addition to the dozens of meetings taking place this year, we have facilitated over 400 meetings between startups and members of Congress as part of Congressional startup day since 2018. And this year, Sen. Jacky Rosen (Nev.), Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.), and Rep. Veronica Escobar (Texas) are serving as co-chairs of Congressional Startup Day.
Follow the hashtags #CongressionalStartupDay and #StartupDay for updates from participating startups and government officials throughout the week.
