Apolitical Foundation

Restoring hope in political leadership when we need it most.

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Politicians want to update democracies with 21st-century innovations and there is space for us to help them do it.

Thanks to the almost 100 people who joined us for today’s launch of “Leaders or Latecomers? Exploring the Role of Politicians in Democratic Innovation."

[Athens Democracy Forum @ForumAthens]

We want your nominations!
For the second year, we’re honoring trailblazing politicians in the “Democratic Innovators of the 21st Century” Politicians’ Hall of Fame with the @ApoliticalFound Deadline: June 14 https://t.co/4q5Rz8uRT6

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

We want your nominations! https://t.co/RU3tvEcEaC

For the second year, we’re honoring trailblazing politicians in the “Democratic Innovators of the 21st Century” Politicians’ Hall of Fame with the @DemCultureFnd Deadline: June 14

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

We’ll share more insights about the value of each of these tools in advance of our call for applications for the next Accelerator cohort in April. Please visit https://t.co/gsnNJdtSCz for more details ahead of our public information session next month.

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

How does the Accelerator program’s dolphin tank differ from the more widely known "shark tank” panel?

Dolphin tanks, friendlier versions of their shark tank counterparts, foster candid exchanges between expert speakers and founders of political leadership incubators (PLIs).

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

We welcomed 7 speakers across Latin America, Europe and Africa to share their knowledge in off-the-record conversations with this year’s cohort of founders.

Dolphin tanks complement individual coaching sessions, group #workshops, and resources offered through our PLI Navigator.

[Tiago C. Peixoto @participatory]

I might be biased, but I really like this work. Thanks to @ApoliticalFound @lisamwitter for the opportunity to collaborate with the amazing @OmezzineKel, @jonjalex, and advisory colleagues. #demopart #delibdem #opengov

[Cynthia Richie Terrell @CynthiaRTerrell]

I am so impressed with the speakers on Day 3 of @RepresentWomen's #DemocracySolutionsSummit including 4 amazing women whom I met at the @ForumAthens - @YordanosEyoel @ChaneyforCurtin @natiherbst & @namataik_ 💜💜💜
@ApoliticalFound @KofiAnnanFdn @DemCultureFnd @LauraLThornton

[Natalia Herbst @natiherbst]

It was an absolute pelasure to be in conversation with @SandraPepera and @cynthialopezc1 to share the work we are doing at @ApoliticalFound to re shape how we think about mental wellbeing in the political landscape

[Katy Rubin @KatyRubinTO]

Have you seen this new guide for politicians choosing to lead *with* the people, from @ApoliticalFound & @jonjalex? Check it out! Love to see #LegislativeTheatre in Greater Manchester highlighted, among many other excellent participatory democracy cases!
@PeoplePowrd @oidpoidp

[deliberativa @delibera_tiva]

@ApoliticalFound has launched "Circular Power Politics: A Politician's Guide to Five Opportunities to Lead With and For the People", a guide which explores case studies of democratic innovations from around the world and advocates a shift towards "circular power politics".

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Dolphin tanks complement individual coaching sessions, group #workshops and #resources offered through the PLI Navigator. We’ll share more about each of these tools in advance of our call for applications for the next Accelerator cohort in April. https://t.co/gsnNJdtSCz

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

We welcomed 7 speakers across Latin America, Europe and Africa to share their knowledge in off-the-record conversations with this year’s cohort of founders. They discussed political landscapes and incubation models with consideration to the latest #politicalcampaigning trends.

[Jon Alexander @jonjalex]

And here's the actual guide!

(Nearly forgot 🤪😅)

https://t.co/oHmsdummUv

[Jon Alexander @jonjalex]

NEW

Circular Power Politics: A Politician's Guide To Five Opportunities To Lead With And For The People

Very excited to put this out into the world today - the key output of a year of work with @OmezzineKel @lisamwitter @ApoliticalFound

Link and summary in 🧵

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Shift from defense to offense with us by sharing the report with your networks and reaching out about partnership opportunities. 

Be a part of our next poll by subscribing to our fortnightly Building Better Politics briefing: https://t.co/j2ccbX3r7e
#poll #pollresults

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Now more than ever, it’s critical to explore how political leaders could and should use #AI to get more diverse #politicians into office and help them serve their communities well.

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Our "Pitfalls and Possibilities" report found that despite its downsides, opportunities exist for #AItools to open campaigning, engagement, and policymaking opportunities to emerging leaders who previously would not have had them. Read the #AIreport: https://t.co/NrepuBunm2

[Sagar Vishnoi @sagarvishnoi]

Now more than ever, it’s critical to explore how political leaders could and should use #AI. I am a proud research contributor to @ApoliticalFound ’s latest report, "AI and Political Leadership: Pitfalls and Possibilities." #AIinPolitics

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

Through intimate conversations around voters’ kitchen tables, she’s reshaping how people think about democratic politics. Listen to the full A Political Hope #podcast: https://t.co/GBtlSjNcQZ

[Apolitical Foundation @ApoliticalFound]

"You can do things differently, and just because it hasn't been done before, doesn't mean it can't be done."

Democratic Innovator Hall of Fame inductee Kate Chaney MP’s innovative approach as a “citizen convener” emphasizes the importance of crowd wisdom and optimism.