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Today’s episode on Diverse Tech Founders continues on the topic of politics and public service with the entrepreneur and co-founder of Politicking, Jordan Wilson. Throughout the episode, Jordan dives into the topics of misconceptions in Indiana about the rights of incarcerated people to vote, how they deal with apathetic voters, fractions in politicking, the positive impacts of politicking, and what value they offer that the others in the field don’t, some lifelong advice to all the entrepreneurs out there and more.

[01.30] Why Not Vote- Jordan talks about three reasons why she believes that people choose not to vote.
[07.11] Incarceration Misconception- Jordan shares her experience about helping people to vote who were incarcerated before it was banned.
[10.40] What is Politicking- According to Jordan, politicking shares information about where to vote, where to show up, who the candidates are, what party chooses to vote for who, and more.
[14.01] Apathetic Voter- Politicking gives information to the apathetic voters out there about who started officials are, what positions they have adopted, who they might be affiliated with, and the programs they posted during the pandemic to familiarize the voters with apathetic voters.
[16.40] Evidence of Fraction- Jordan shares two major tractions in politicking, which made her move forward as an entrepreneur.
[21.02] Positive Impact of Politicking- Jordan talks about how politicking positively affects her personal life, candid conversations with parents, understanding the different political opinions between generations, and how to manage them.
[26.20] Providing Value- Jordan shares her experience with people who influenced and helped her through the startup process.
[31.04] Entrepreneurial Advice- Jordan shares the importance of sticking to your skill set and not trying to figure out what is outside the room to all the entrepreneurs out there.
[36.17] Inspiring Person- Jordan mentions Jay-Z, an American rapper, as the person who inspires her in the field of entertainment.
[38.31] Elements of Wit: Mastering the Art of Being Interesting- A book by Benjamin Errett that talks about the greatest wits of our time.
[43.11] Money Flow in Boston VS Cambridge- Jordan shares her attitude about the differences in the market in Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, and Cambridge.
[50.21] The most valuable thing- Jordan explains the most valuable thing that politicking has and others don’t as, speaking the language of a frustrated person in the field and caring about disenfranchised people.

Reach out on
Instagram- https://instagram.com/politicking
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/politicking/
Politicking App: politickingapp.com
Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordan-wilson-719592120

Quotes
‘’Politicking mirrors our culture and day-to-day interests with whatever is happening with the ballot.’’
‘’Entrepreneurial world or any capacity that involves you being a leader, you will probably have your feelings hurt. That’s how startup life is. You got to move on from things that didn’t work or learn from them.’’
‘’Find and stick to your skill set. Don’t go try to search now for new things or figure out what are outside the room or what you know. Don’t go trying to adapt what you’ve seen someone else really prove themselves to be valuable for. Own your value’’.

‘’Make sure that your passion is always easily associated with what you are doing. If not, it would be challenging for you to make lasting connections’’.