Press Release
December 11th 2023
New York, NY
Wolfram Labs Unveils New Advisory Board of Industry Experts
Wolfram labs is a first-of-its-kind accelerator for tech startups, entrepreneurs and investors who want to disrupt the digital marketplace.
The mission of Wolfram Labs is to revolutionize the political tech ecosystem by building and fostering the growth of a leading class suite of tools for our industry. The philosophy is to bring the best, and their team will settle for nothing less.
The Wolfram Labs Advisory Board is a group of seasoned industry experts and professionals who have been invited to collaborate with Wolfram Labs in achieving its mission and goals. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide strategic guidance and actionable insights to the management team. This board acts as a vital resource and support system, contributing their extensive experience, knowledge, and networks to help Wolfram Labs and their affiliated portfolio clients.
The collective experience, achievements and influence of this Advisory Board equips Wolfram Labs with an arsenal of experts holding decades of combined industry knowledge to help bolster the success of Wolfram Labs portfolio clients.
The team is proud to welcome the first group of advisors to join Wolfram Labs:
Dan Germain: A leader in Digital & Agile Transformation, Dan Germain is renowned for driving strategies that advance business objectives and stabilize technology infrastructures. With a focus on SaaS organizations, offshore environments, and high growth companies, he specializes in development operations, growth focused product development roadmaps, and customer centric technology offerings. Noteworthy contributions include spearheading a $7M effort to simplify CQ Roll Call’s product ecosystem and eliminating $18M in expenses while streamlining technology infrastructure for a $1B SaaS company.
Domenic Carvello: Vice President of Politics and Advocacy at What If Media Group, specializes in advocacy technology sales and digital marketing solutions. A 10 time President's Club winner, Domenic has a proven track record in growing sales teams and expertise in digital strategy, negotiation, and marketing management.
Jefferson Stovall: As the founder of Captain Tomorrow, Jefferson Stovall leverages nearly two decades of technological expertise to guide organizations in adopting the latest technologies for growth. Specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech, he brings valuable insights to navigate the complex digital landscape. With notable previous roles as Senior VP at Beekeeper Group and as the founder of INK Digital Lab, Jefferson earned a reputation of excellence in delivering innovative solutions. Residing in Silver Spring, MD, he is an avid supporter of the Washington Nationals, Capitals, and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Jesse Kamzol: Jesse Kamzol has spent over a decade working with political data within the Republican National Committee and in the field, assisting countless campaigns and over 20 recounts with strategic data. During his tenure as Chief Data Officer at the RNC, Jesse led the creation of the RNC data operations. His massive technological overhaul resulted in the modernized, campaign style data and field program of a notable presidential race.
Jim Green: Jim Green is an accomplished business development professional with a proven track record of building successful campaign strategies. Proficient in the most influential tools used in politics today, including Basis, Viant, Quantcast, NGP/VAN, Salesforce, and TTD, Jim has worked his entire career to build a dynamic network and reputation that will foster and strengthen the efforts of any campaign, organization, or business.
Jordan Lieberman: Jordan Lieberman, CEO of Powers Interactive, initiated his digital advertising career in 2010 with Audience Partners. Over the past decade he has navigated an evolving landscape, leading digital teams through acquisitions and regulatory shifts. A recipient of the American Association of Political Consultants 40 under 40 award in 2015 and formerly a publisher at Campaigns&Elections magazine, he contributed to the creation of the Reed Award program and CampaignTech conference series. Jordan is a University of Pennsylvania graduate with a master’s from Columbia University and resides near Washington DC with his family.
Ashley Mancheni: Ashley Mancheni is the founder of the Mancheni Agency. After spending nine years in Washington, D.C., Ashley has returned to her native roots in the Pacific Northwest. Ashley got her start at the Public Affairs Council, where she began by supporting the Council's experts on grassroots, PACs and international public affairs. While there, Ashley realized her passion was in communications and community engagement. Her expertise includes messaging, reputation management, social media strategy development, grassroots and community engagement.
Wolfram Labs is led by co-founders Sue Zoldak and Dana Cichon
Sue Zoldak: Sue Zoldak, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, is a tenured agency strategist. As Founder and Owner of two award-winning campaign and public affairs ad agencies, Sue gets to do what she loves best – win. At the heart of every campaign? Cutting-edge digital techniques and hard-driving messages. Due to client demand, Sue built her first public affairs agency, The Zoldak Agency, in 2016 at the nexus of political strategy, data, and Madison Avenue-style advertising. She followed in 2019 with a political campaign ad agency, Zoldak Victory, and a public opinion polling firm, Zoldak Research.
The Zoldak Agency was named “Best Public Affairs Firm” in back-to-back years, 2018 and 2019, by the Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards. Altogether, Sue’s firms have won twenty-three Pollie Awards, the “Oscar’s of the political industry,” Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards, and international Polaris Awards in just five years. These include Public Affairs Best in Show, Best Use of Social Media, Best Use of Online Targeting, and Best Microsite.
Dana Cichon: Dana Cichon, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, is a tech and SaaS innovator known for her pragmatic yet impactful approach. She played a key role in the growth of RumbleUp, a republican texting platform, transforming it from a startup to a multi-million dollar industry leader within just two years. As the end-to-end brand owner, Dana independently handled and executed all marketing efforts, encompassing digital, print, and in-person initiatives.
With a focus on product development and operational efficiency, Dana successfully led the rollout and creative design of two distinct brands, each launched within a six-month period. Her hands-on experience managing the entire development cycle gives her a unique perspective, bridging the gap between clients and developers to ensure smooth communication and effective buildout.
Dana's expertise extends to building turnkey SaaS platforms, particularly tailored for the conservative space. With a pragmatic approach and a keen understanding of the industry, she is dedicated to creating solutions that meet and exceed the needs of her audience. In the world of tech innovation, Dana Cichon stands as a practical and impactful leader, consistently driving SaaS products to new heights.
The team behind Wolfram Labs holds an in-depth understanding of the nuances that define success in the political tech marketplace. They comprehend not only what works, but more crucially, why it works. Recognizing the demand for specific tools and the subtle tweaks that distinguish a winning product from a losing one, Wolfram Labs is uniquely poised to deliver a tailored suite of offerings essential for success.
The political tech market holds immense potential for innovation, and Wolfram Labs is dedicated to nurturing growth in response to this escalating demand. Whether it be an established company embarking on a new product launch, a burgeoning startup with early-stage solutions, or a brilliant mind with a groundbreaking idea, Wolfram Labs leverages decades of insider knowledge to provide the resources, connections, and services necessary for your triumph.
The Wolfram Labs approach to startup acceleration is grounded in deep industry knowledge and niche technology, digital, and SaaS expertise. They understand the unique challenges companies face in the political market, and tailor their services to meet clients specific needs.
No two engagements with Wolfram Labs are the same. At their core, Wolfram Labs is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and making a positive difference.
The team is thrilled to welcome an esteemed group of advisory members and looks forward to further announcements about portfolio company developments in the near future.