Economic Innovation Group Launches With Support From Tech Industry Executives

The Economic Innovation Group, a tech-oriented lobbying outfit, launched, the group said in a news release Tuesday. EIG was co-founded by Steve Glickman, a former economic adviser to the Obama administration, and John Lettieri, former vice president-government affairs at the Organization for International Investment. The group also has support from Sean Parker, Facebook’s founding president; Ted Ullyot, Facebook’s first general counsel; and SV Angel Founder Ron Conway. “It’s time for those of us in the tech community to look beyond the borders of Silicon Valley, and to think long term about solutions to broader national challenges,” said Park in the release. EIG plans a policy event in partnership with The Atlantic April 15.