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At the heart of FiNC is our Blueprint to Upgrade Democracy—a vision that seeks to revolutionize the way politics is done in America. Our mission is about much more than creating a tech platform; it’s about uniting citizens, grassroots organizations, and underdog politicians to create a truly representative democracy that reflects the will of the people.
*A Unique Path Forward*
We chose an unconventional route, crowd-starting the organization with a part-time, unpaid team so that we could maintain full independence. This decision wasn’t taken lightly; it was essential to ensure FiNC remains free from the influence of investors who might otherwise demand control and compromise the integrity of our mission. Every single person who joins FiNC is contributing to something unprecedented—a movement that doesn’t answer to money, but to the people.
*What We’ve Learned*
Our mission is big, and like any big mission, it requires commitment, collaboration, and most importantly, effort. The past two years have been a learning experience, not only for the team but for me as the founder. I’ve had to build this organization from scratch, find the right leaders, and put processes in place to bring us to the point we’re at now. We are finally close to securing the funding we need, and once we do, every team member who helped us get there will be rewarded with full-time roles, fair compensation, and ownership in the company.
*Moving Forward*
The truth is, we’ve faced delays due to individuals who didn’t fully invest in their roles. Some reviews suggest we lack a plan, but if you take a look at our 30-year Blueprint, you’ll see that planning is one of our greatest strengths. What we need is for every team member to truly engage, take ownership of their responsibilities, and work together to fulfill this mission.
We’re not here to “hand-hold” or micro-manage; we’re building a company that relies on collaboration and self-starters. Those who’ve put in the effort have told us this is one of the best environments they’ve ever worked in—a place where they feel truly valued and part of something greater. We want every new hire to feel the same.
FiNC is not just another organization; it’s a meta-movement dedicated to solving America’s deepest issues. And while the journey hasn’t been easy, we’re confident in our path forward and the team that’s going to help us get there.
*A Unique Path Forward*
We chose an unconventional route, crowd-starting the organization with a part-time, unpaid team so that we could maintain full independence. This decision wasn’t taken lightly; it was essential to ensure FiNC remains free from the influence of investors who might otherwise demand control and compromise the integrity of our mission. Every single person who joins FiNC is contributing to something unprecedented—a movement that doesn’t answer to money, but to the people.
*What We’ve Learned*
Our mission is big, and like any big mission, it requires commitment, collaboration, and most importantly, effort. The past two years have been a learning experience, not only for the team but for me as the founder. I’ve had to build this organization from scratch, find the right leaders, and put processes in place to bring us to the point we’re at now. We are finally close to securing the funding we need, and once we do, every team member who helped us get there will be rewarded with full-time roles, fair compensation, and ownership in the company.
*Moving Forward*
The truth is, we’ve faced delays due to individuals who didn’t fully invest in their roles. Some reviews suggest we lack a plan, but if you take a look at our 30-year Blueprint, you’ll see that planning is one of our greatest strengths. What we need is for every team member to truly engage, take ownership of their responsibilities, and work together to fulfill this mission.
We’re not here to “hand-hold” or micro-manage; we’re building a company that relies on collaboration and self-starters. Those who’ve put in the effort have told us this is one of the best environments they’ve ever worked in—a place where they feel truly valued and part of something greater. We want every new hire to feel the same.
FiNC is not just another organization; it’s a meta-movement dedicated to solving America’s deepest issues. And while the journey hasn’t been easy, we’re confident in our path forward and the team that’s going to help us get there.
At FiNC, we are building something truly unique—a mission-driven organization with the goal of fundamentally upgrading democracy in America. This journey has not been easy, and we understand that some former team members may have expressed frustrations during our formative crowd-starting phase. However, we believe in transparency, and it’s important to provide context about where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
*The Challenge of Building from Scratch*
From the very beginning, our team knew that achieving our ambitious goals would require an unconventional approach. We made the deliberate decision to crowd-start the organization, a process where team members agreed to contribute part-time without pay until we secure funding. This decision was made to keep FiNC independent of external investors, who could compromise our core mission by prioritizing profit or control. Instead, we chose a path that ensures every team member will have ownership in FiNC and share in its success once we are funded.
*The Struggles Along the Way*
Unfortunately, while the terms were clear from the start, not everyone fully embraced the responsibility of contributing during this crucial stage. We’ve faced significant delays simply because many team members agreed to help, but then failed to make meaningful contributions. For example, we’ve had members work in outreach for months but never send a single email to potential partners or citizens—despite having specific instructions and clear responsibilities from the outset.
We acknowledge that part of this learning process has been on us as leadership. Accountability needed to be stronger early on, and it took time to recognize when someone wasn’t following through on their commitments. As the founder, I’ve had to quickly adapt and learn how to spot red flags, address non-performance, and provide coaching or corrective action as needed. But the reality is, we are still in the process of building a company, and we need people who are self-starters and can contribute meaningfully to our goals.
*Transparency and Collaboration*
Some reviews claim we weren’t transparent, but this could not be further from the truth. We’ve always held monthly all-hands meetings, where every single employee is given insight into our progress, challenges, and what’s needed next. We’re an open book and always willing to listen to feedback—but feedback needs to be timely. Unfortunately, many only shared their concerns after they had already decided to leave, instead of engaging in constructive dialogue earlier when we could have addressed their concerns and worked together.
*Where We Are Now*
Despite the challenges, we’re finally at a point where our team is stronger than ever. The majority of those who truly gave their effort either still work here or left on good terms. We now have leaders who are fully invested in FiNC’s success, and we’re incredibly close to securing funding. With just a few more months of focused effort, we will be on our feet, and every team member who contributed will have a long-term, paid career and ownership stake in the company.
*The Challenge of Building from Scratch*
From the very beginning, our team knew that achieving our ambitious goals would require an unconventional approach. We made the deliberate decision to crowd-start the organization, a process where team members agreed to contribute part-time without pay until we secure funding. This decision was made to keep FiNC independent of external investors, who could compromise our core mission by prioritizing profit or control. Instead, we chose a path that ensures every team member will have ownership in FiNC and share in its success once we are funded.
*The Struggles Along the Way*
Unfortunately, while the terms were clear from the start, not everyone fully embraced the responsibility of contributing during this crucial stage. We’ve faced significant delays simply because many team members agreed to help, but then failed to make meaningful contributions. For example, we’ve had members work in outreach for months but never send a single email to potential partners or citizens—despite having specific instructions and clear responsibilities from the outset.
We acknowledge that part of this learning process has been on us as leadership. Accountability needed to be stronger early on, and it took time to recognize when someone wasn’t following through on their commitments. As the founder, I’ve had to quickly adapt and learn how to spot red flags, address non-performance, and provide coaching or corrective action as needed. But the reality is, we are still in the process of building a company, and we need people who are self-starters and can contribute meaningfully to our goals.
*Transparency and Collaboration*
Some reviews claim we weren’t transparent, but this could not be further from the truth. We’ve always held monthly all-hands meetings, where every single employee is given insight into our progress, challenges, and what’s needed next. We’re an open book and always willing to listen to feedback—but feedback needs to be timely. Unfortunately, many only shared their concerns after they had already decided to leave, instead of engaging in constructive dialogue earlier when we could have addressed their concerns and worked together.
*Where We Are Now*
Despite the challenges, we’re finally at a point where our team is stronger than ever. The majority of those who truly gave their effort either still work here or left on good terms. We now have leaders who are fully invested in FiNC’s success, and we’re incredibly close to securing funding. With just a few more months of focused effort, we will be on our feet, and every team member who contributed will have a long-term, paid career and ownership stake in the company.
