With the recent launch of our policy website and blog, Lincoln Network is seeking to expand its roster of guest contributors in DC, Silicon Valley, and other tech/policy hubs. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Silicon Valley vs. DC culture and translation problems ???️
• Hot takes on tech policy issues in the news ?‍♂️?
• Conservative landscape mapping on tech policy ??️
• Techlash and related policy issues ??️
• Venture capital policy issues ???
• Promoting more hard tech (atoms vs. bits) ⚛️??️
• The role of federal R&D spending in promoting innovation ?️??
• Novel approaches to promote economic growth / Progress studies ?
• Concentrated platform power vs. decentralized Internet ⛪??️
• Policy divide between big tech and startups, mid-cap, VCs ???️?️
• Innovation governance and institutional design / institutional vs. technical challenges for innovation ?️?
• Edge cases for permissionless innovation ???
• New governance approaches to innovation and SEZs ??️
• Importing Singaporean policy ideas ???
• Out-innovating China / American competitiveness ?????
• Defense tech, DARPA, In-Q-Tel, and related issues ?️✈️?
• Technical talent acquisition and expertise in government ?️?️
• Technology ethics from a pro-innovation perspective ⚖️?️?
• Synthetic biology, crypto, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies. ⛓️?⚛️
• Innovation policy issues not covered by mainstream DC think tanks ??

Blog submissions should be between 750-1500 words, although longer pieces will sometimes be accepted or considered for publication as white papers. Our typical compensation for articles is $200-600 per piece depending on length, frequency, and seniority.

To apply please fill out this form with your bio, writing sample, and list of article ideas.