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19 founders and VCs working with Elon Musk’s DOGE
- The Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, has seen an influx of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and investors supporting its mission to reduce government spending.
- TechCrunch compiled a list of founders and VCs involved with DOGE, including previously unreported member Mike Gonzalez, the former founder of HR startup TraceHQ.
- DOGE members include figures like Nate Cavanaugh, who dealt with auditing U.S. government agencies, and Stephen Ehikian, who oversees GSA operations.
- Justin Fulcher was appointed to reform the Veterans Administration, while Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, volunteers at the Office of Personnel Management.
- Venture capitalists like Marc Andreessen and Antonio Gracias support DOGE initiatives, with Gracias focusing on efforts at the Social Security Administration.
- Michael Kratsios, former CTO of the U.S., was key in staffing DOGE, and Scott Kupor, from Andreessen Horowitz, aids the mission to reduce the federal workforce.
- Other notable individuals involved with DOGE include Shaun Maguire of Sequoia Capital and Amanda Scales, now chief of staff at the Office of Personnel Management.
- These founders and VCs contribute their expertise to various government departments and agencies under DOGE's umbrella.
- The influence of Silicon Valley on the federal government is growing, with prominent figures aligning with DOGE to shape policy and drive efficiency.
- Overall, the collaboration between tech luminaries and government entities is reshaping how innovation is applied in the public sector.
- DOGE's initiatives reflect a shift where technology disruptors are now actively involved in policymaking at the highest levels of government.
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