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This is an interesting opportunity, but there's a lot of opportunities for competent people right now. I wish this site would present a clear list of reasons t
by rollypolly 15y ago
This is an interesting opportunity, but there's a lot of opportunities for competent people right now.
I wish this site would present a clear list of reasons to pick a civic startup over a social media or mobile startup.
- jrussbowman 15y agoWell they do show government spending on IT in the graphic on the page. Also, a lot of people start civic projects for the sake of the positive feelings they get for providing civic responsibility. Kind of like why a lot of people work for non-profits for less money than they could using their skills for more commercial endeavors.
- skimmer 15y agoCivic duty and/or bettering government/political systems would be most apparent reason. Code for America mirrors itself to the Peace Corps, but for geeks, if that gives you any indication.
- untog 15y agoI think it just needs the right kind of people. I, for one, am very motivated by the idea of working with civic causes to help people and government connect. Subject-specific accelerators like this aren't for everyone, when compared to something like YC.