Building bridges between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. is essential, as many leaders in D.C. may not fully understand the technology landscape.

Younger staff in Washington are surprisingly sophisticated about technology issues, but it's important for startups to engage directly with them to ensure their voices are heard.

For the last 15 years, technology policy in Washington D.C. has been dominated by a few large companies, often sidelining the voices of startups.

It's crucial for startups to have an authentic voice in policy discussions, especially when their interests may not align with those of big tech companies.

Y Combinator is in Washington D.C. advocating for founders to ensure their voices are heard in policy discussions, which have been dominated by large tech companies.

The Biden administration's lack of engagement with us on technology policy, particularly regarding crypto, has left us feeling unheard and concerned about America's future in AI.

Our firm has grown significantly in Washington, indicating that technology's role in politics and national security is becoming increasingly important, as it has also permeated everyday life since the mid-2000s, influencing how people access information and learn.

It's crucial for those in technology to support national interests and provide the best technology to those protecting us, including military personnel.

Washington is often influenced by special interests, which can overshadow the needs and voices of startups and emerging tech companies.