Become a POGO
champion 🎉
Join us in building a future where civic engagement is simple, accessible, and designed for the next generation.
🏆 What's at Stake?
1st place
$15,000
2nd place
$10,000
3rd place
$5,000
All teams receive 70% of the funds raised during the campaign. Winning teams advance to the Final BGV pitch competition in Washington, DC.
About POGO
Building the Future of Civic Engagement
We help people:
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Understand their ballot
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Discover candidates, organizations, and issues
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Take meaningful action in their communities
Too many people vote without feeling informed. Or they don't participate at all because civic engagement feels overwhelming and disconnected from everyday life.
We're building POGO to change that.
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HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS
From June 5–12th, supporters vote through donations.
Vote for POGO
How You Can Help
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Donate
1 vote = $5 or more
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Share
Repost on socials
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Invite
Send the link to 2+ friends
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Join
Attend our kickoff event!
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT FUNDS
We're on a journey of raising $1M non-dilutive funds through crowdfunding, startup grants, and philanthropic $$.
We've raised $145,000 so far... now we're on the looking to raise $10,000 with your support to brings us one step closer to our goal.
The crowdfunding $$ raised will be used to expand POGO's team. Specifically, we're hiring a Head of Research. This role is integral to solidifying our research process and bringing POGO to other states.
DONOR REWARDS
BEcome a Founding supporter
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$25+ | POGO Supporter
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Discord community access
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Founding Supporter recognition
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$50+ | POGO Advocate
Everything above plus:
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Limited-edition sticker pack
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POGO temporary tattoos
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$150+ | Founding Builder
Everything above plus:
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Quarterly founder updates
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Behind-the-scenes product updates
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Priority beta access
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$500+ | Founding Circle
Everything above plus:
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Private 1:1 conversation with the founder
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Special Founding Circle recognition
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$250+ | Democracy Builder
Everything above plus:
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Early product demos
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Opportunities to provide product feedback