FastDemocracy Acquires Hello Citizen
(St. Louis, MO) – FastDemocracy, the nation’s leading legislative tracking tool, today announced the acquisition of Hello Citizen, a municipal government monitoring and intelligence platform. The acquisition is part of FastDemocracy’s ongoing effort to reach even more municipal-level governments and expand the company’s suite of tools.
“Hello Citizen is such a natural fit for FastDemocracy as we continue to grow. This is an opportunity for us to use our powerful tech stack to provide more bespoke consulting services at the municipal level.” said Grant Campbell, CEO of FastDemocracy. “We’re seeing an exciting period of growth within our company, with an increase in staff, an expansion of our tools, and now the addition of new product verticals to meet our customers’ needs.”
The acquisition of Hello Citizen is a dynamic expansion of FastDemocracy’s product offering. FastDemocracy’s market-leading data processing infrastructure will enhance Hello Citizen’s customizable cross-jurisdictional analysis and reports for businesses looking to expand into new municipal markets, companies evaluating regulatory environments in dozens of jurisdictions, lobbyists anticipating what their clients will need next, and more.
“We have spent years working closely with clients to navigate the nuances of local government. Through this acquisition, we now have the technical engine to do that at an unprecedented scale,” said John Stamm, founder of Hello Citizen. “By combining our AI expertise and hard-earned business insights with FastDemocracy’s technological infrastructure and reach, we can offer our clients an even deeper look into significantly more jurisdictions throughout the country.
Through the deal, Stamm will join FastDemocracy to expand Hello Citizen’s custom services.
FastDemocracy has grown rapidly in recent years, adding AI tools including TranscriptAI, which transcribes and summarizes committee hearings and floor debates; AskAI, a generative chatbot that allows for plain-language search and analysis of legislation; as well as regulatory tracking, mobile alerts, and grassroots outreach capabilities. As always, FastDemocracy continues to prioritize evolution with its customers’ needs and direct requests.
About FastDemocracy
FastDemocracy is a state and federal legislative analytics platform that uses collaborative communications tools, cutting edge technology, and unparalleled support to empower political professionals and consumers alike to be more informed and effective while advocating for policy change. For more information on FastDemocracy, visit fastdemocracy.com.
About Hello Citizen
Founded by John Stamm and cofounder Tanay Chandak (CTO) of St. Louis, Hello Citizen helps organizations stay ahead of costly policy changes. Hello Citizen uses AI to monitor and summarize local government meetings. Its technology allows users to search policy backlogs and receive tailored reports on the issues most relevant to their operations. For more information on Hello Citizen, visit hellocitizen.ai.
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