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Principal, Programs and Policy (Political Economy of AI)

Omidyar Network · Washington, DC; San Francisco · On-site

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About Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network is a philanthropy whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility.

About the role

AI and digital technology are reshaping how the economy works: who has opportunity and a voice in labor markets, capital markets, our information society, and the rules that govern them. How workers share in the gains from automation, how market structure and ownership evolve, and who has a seat at the table when rules are written are political economy questions as much as technology questions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • In lieu of a cover letter, we ask all candidates to complete a written exercise. This is an opportunity for you to share your thinking and creativity as it relates to ON's mission and the policy landscape
More about this role

Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech’s trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future.

So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner with, and fund some of the world’s brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Our Programs and Policy team focuses on the key drivers of our shared digital future: the culture, the governance, and the business of digital tech. Through grantmaking, advocacy, and funder partnership, we aim to shape more intentional societal governance and amplify our shared agency. We work with a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, tech firms, policymakers, consumers, and workers, to guide tech’s trajectory and build coalitions and counterweights to concentrated power in civil society. Our team...

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