Silicon Slopes | Leaders Interviewing Leaders Proximity CEO & Founder Becki Wright
Nov 6, 2024
20:23
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Becki, the founder of Proximity, a groundbreaking platform designed to help political leaders connect more effectively with their voters. With nearly two years of operation and presence in 10 states, Proximity combines the functionalities of HubSpot, MailChimp, and Eventbrite specifically for the political arena.
Becki shares her journey from working on various political campaigns to launching Proximity after recognizing the inefficiencies in existing tools. We discuss the challenges candidates face, the importance of data-driven insights, and how Proximity aims to democratize the political process by making it easier for candidates to gather signatures and engage with constituents.
We also dive into the role of AI in enhancing campaign logistics, the significance of the Dignity Index in political speech, and the importance of protecting voter data. Becki emphasizes the need for a more inclusive political system and how Proximity is positioned to make a difference.
00:00 - Introduction to Proximity
01:00 - The Need for Proximity
02:30 - Nonpartisan Approach
03:30 - Bootstrapping Success
04:00 - Market Potential
05:00 - Current Tools Used by Politicians
06:00 - Proud Moments and Candidate Feedback
07:00 - AI Integration in Proximity
08:30 - Understanding the Dignity Index
09:30 - Data Protection and Privacy
10:30 - Utah's Tech Community
11:30 - Terms of Use and Candidate Selection
12:30 - Signature Gathering System in Utah
14:00 - Proximity's Role in Democratizing Access
15:00 - The Name 'Proximity' Explained
16:30 - Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments
17:30 - Who Gave You a Chance?
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Show Links: https://proximitycampaigns.com
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Becki shares her journey from working on various political campaigns to launching Proximity after recognizing the inefficiencies in existing tools. We discuss the challenges candidates face, the importance of data-driven insights, and how Proximity aims to democratize the political process by making it easier for candidates to gather signatures and engage with constituents.
We also dive into the role of AI in enhancing campaign logistics, the significance of the Dignity Index in political speech, and the importance of protecting voter data. Becki emphasizes the need for a more inclusive political system and how Proximity is positioned to make a difference.
00:00 - Introduction to Proximity
01:00 - The Need for Proximity
02:30 - Nonpartisan Approach
03:30 - Bootstrapping Success
04:00 - Market Potential
05:00 - Current Tools Used by Politicians
06:00 - Proud Moments and Candidate Feedback
07:00 - AI Integration in Proximity
08:30 - Understanding the Dignity Index
09:30 - Data Protection and Privacy
10:30 - Utah's Tech Community
11:30 - Terms of Use and Candidate Selection
12:30 - Signature Gathering System in Utah
14:00 - Proximity's Role in Democratizing Access
15:00 - The Name 'Proximity' Explained
16:30 - Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments
17:30 - Who Gave You a Chance?
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://proximitycampaigns.com
Apple Podcasts
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-slopes-the-entrepreneur-capital-of-the-world/id1698150372
Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZdYnWYKPXOqH2fgJ2UJ2N?si=5890c63a145a4a3e
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw