​Saikat Chakrabarti is running to unseat Nancy Pelosi in 2026

​Saikat's career has taken him from YC-backed startups to the center of a new generation of progressive politics:

1. Founding Engineer at Stripe
2. Architect of the Green New Deal
3. Former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman AOC
4. Former Director of Tech for Bernie's 2016 campaign
5. Founder of Justice Democrats

At 38, Saikat has done a lot and he's just getting started.

​He's running an independent campaign (no corporate PAC money) against possibly the most famous and powerful democrat currently in office and he's taking some bold stances (banning stock trading for congresspeople, for one).

​Join us for a candid conversation with him at the Wefunder office on the future of democratic politics, economic reform, and what it means for a new generation to actually build power, not just talk about it.

​We'll start with a 20-30 minute fireside chat moderated by Wefunder's Founder In Residence, Chai Mishra and then switch to a free-flowing meet and greet. There will be wine and light snacks.

​Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement or a fundraiser. We host interesting people doing important things. Saikat matches both criteria. He’s a compelling person with a vision for the country and tech and he might well end up representing San Francisco in Congress.