Engine | Advocacy & Foundation

📢 Today, the fifth circuit court of appeals heard arguments regarding the legality of the DACA program. The stakes of this case are high and will impact the lives of thousands of people, including innovators, and their ability to live and work in the U.S. Immigrants, among them DACA recipients, are drivers of innovation, contributing incalculable benefits to the startup ecosystem. Congress must act to ensure Dreamers can permanently live and work in the U.S. Without action, we risk the strength of our innovation ecosystem.

🎉 We are honored to be featured by Engine | Advocacy & Foundation in their #StartupsEverywhere series, highlighting Darryl Keeton and Sensagrate's innovative AI-powered solutions for smarter and safer roads.🌐 Engine amplifies the voices of startups, ensuring entrepreneurs across the U.S. are heard by policymakers. 🚀 It’s a privilege to represent the City of Scottsdale, AZ 🏜️ as we push the boundaries of smart transportation and safer communities. Check out the full feature here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecVDTU8h #StartupsEverywhere #Sensagrate #SensaVision #SaveLives #Scottsdale

🇺🇸 Founders: Tax policy impacts startup growth. I love the work that Engine | Advocacy & Foundation does to help me stay aware of issues and helps me advocate for policies that matter. As Congress prepares to undertake tax reform in 2025, it is critical that startup voices are heard. That’s why I’ve signed on to urge lawmakers to pass a tax package that includes policies that lower barriers to innovation, incentivize investment, and enable hiring and startup growth. If you're a fellow founder, I encourage you to join me in signing this letter to Congress by October 14. Link: https://lnkd.in/gM5m-GDX

Founded in 2017, 60Hertz Energy set out to tackle critical challenges in maintaining microgrids and renewable energy systems, particularly in remote regions like Alaska. Now active in eight countries, the company provides advanced maintenance technology through its SaaS platform. In this blog post, we dive into 60Hertz’s journey, from early capital-raising hurdles to success with government grants, and explore the future goals of this innovative company. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/es4RRvs4

As the CEO/Founder of Benchmark Labs Inc., I know how significantly #tax #policy can impact #startup #growth. As Congress prepares to undertake tax reform in 2025, it is critical that startup voices are heard. That’s why I’ve signed on to urge #lawmakers to pass a tax package that includes policies that lower barriers to #innovation, incentivize #investment, and enable hiring and startup growth. If you're a fellow founder, I encourage you to join me in signing this letter to Congress. Sign the letter by October 14. Link: https://lnkd.in/dZhqwa5z 

ZenHammer’s journey from a contractor-homeowner matchmaking platform to a cutting-edge construction data tracking tool is a story of resilience and innovation. Initially, on the brink of closure, the team pivoted in response to contractors’ feedback and has since worked tirelessly to refine their product. We sat down with the founder, Edwin Williams to discuss their challenges in raising capital and finding talent, as well as their strategic plans for ZenHammer’s upcoming launch, national expansion, and industry impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEfi_yw7

Next year, many tax provisions implemented under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire—policies that affect businesses of all sizes. In response, Congress is gearing up to craft a 2025 tax reform package and it is critical startup founders make their voices heard. Policymakers are poised to consider a number of policies crucial to the startup ecosystem including R&D expensing, the small business income deduction, QSBS treatment, the child tax credit and more. Join startups to tell Congress to draft legislation that encourages innovation and startup growth, enables entrepreneurship, and incentivizes investment in startups. ➡️ Sign the letter by October 14 to ensure startup priorities are front and center: https://lnkd.in/eY2eCmTi #Startups #TaxPolicy #Innovation

📢 #ICYMI: At a U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means hearing last Friday, startup founder Olivia Walch spoke out on the need for strong digital trade principles to help U.S. small businesses thrive globally.

Thank you to Senator Tim Scott for your leadership in introducing the Empowering Main Street in America Act (EMSAA).  EMSAA will bolster the private markets and private capital —the economic and innovation engine of the U.S. This legislation  is the type of game-changer for the U.S. innovation ecosystem that Carta has been advocating for – the type of change that will help level the playing field for underrepresented founders and small fund investors. We appreciate Senator Tim Scott’s leadership, the bills cosponsors, and the incredible staff who helped make this possible.  I am also grateful for the dedication of my Carta colleague, Holli Heiles Pandol, who has been a driving force in generating industry support for this critical legislation.  Thank you also for the partners we are fortunate to have worked with throughout this effort -- Pat Gouhin, Angel Capital Association; John Dearie, Center for American Entrepreneurship; Jennifer W., Engine; Penny Lee, Financial Technology Association; Lindsay Ries, Technology Councils of North America (TECNA). See our coalition letter in the comments. Kudos to Senator Scott and his team for their leadership on this issue. Looking forward to working to support this effort and make this bill a reality for the benefit of the innovation ecosystem. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CapitalMarkets #VentureCapital #Startups

Usually you’re supposed to be upset when your head gets cut out of a photo… But I’m thrilled, because this morning Olivia Walch, CEO and Founder of the startup Arcascope, testified before the House Ways and Means Trade subcommittee about how digital trade impacts her business! In her testimony, Olivia highlighted how U.S. leadership on digital trade is critical for the growth and global success of #startups like hers. Startups need cross border data flows and low barriers to trade to reach new markets and succeed. Let’s hope policymakers in Congress and the administration hear Olivia’s call for leadership on these key issues!