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Abstract Announces $2.5 Million Raise and Welcomes New Advisors to the Company
Company offers its all-in-one platform to government affairs professionals, streamlining the legislative process.
Abstract
July 27, 2022
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Case Study: City of Pico Rivera
Abstract’s user-friendly-interface, collaborative workspace, and automated, customizable reporting feature is helping the City of Pico Rivera drive legislative impact and deliver for their city.
Abstract
September 14, 2023
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Abstract Founders named in Forbes 30 Under 30, LA
From the 28-year-old founder of Seoul Juice to the TikTok star known for bringing his coffee around the world, Forbes highlights the young people reshaping fashion, food, tech and the arts in Los Angeles.
Forbes
August 10, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Building a Community for a Smarter, Safer AI
Building a safer, smarter AI starts with learning from the past and identifying potential risks. In order to mitigate these risks, a diverse knowledge-sharing community must be created.
Mohammed Hayat
July 26, 2023
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Navigating The Waters of Government Data with AI
Implementing AI, for the sake of understanding legislative data, has been core to Abstracts mission since the start. But only together, can we work towards building a tool that makes complex government data accessible.
Patrick Utz
July 19, 2023
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Watch Now! Abstract’s Panel On The Future Of Tech And Advocacy.
Abstract recently hosted a panel with CA policy policy professionals. Watch it now!
Abstract
June 15, 2023
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Abstract Coffee Mixer with Bay Area Council
The Abstract team recently hosted a Coffee Mixer at Milka Coffee Roasters for our customers and community.
Abstract
February 6, 2023
Interview
Abstract’s CEO, Patrick Utz, recently joined the Computer & Communications Industry Association Livestream
At a time when tech companies and startups are slimming operations and budgeting resources to keep up with inflation amid vigorous competition, startups are relying more than ever on the tools they need to compete.
Computer & Communications Industry Association
January 26, 2023
Interview
Abstract’s CEO, Patrick Utz, joins the Nerds for Humanity Livestream
Patrick Utz discusses Abstract’s Stance Filter that uncovers lobbying group activities.
Nerds for Humanity
December 22, 2022
News Article
Meet Patrick Utz | CEO, Co-Founder
"Abstract has enabled customers like Snapchat, the Milken Institute, and GenUp, to better digest government bills, and map out potential implications," says Utz, Abstract's co-founder and CEO
Shoutout LA
December 19, 2022
Announcement
Abstract hosts a networking happy hour and Q&A with Alex Fisch and Freddy Puza
Abstract recently hosted a networking happy hour and Q&A with current Culver City Council Member, Alex Fisch, and Candidate, Freddy Puza, including a presentation from our CEO, Patrick Utz.
Abstract
November 9, 2022
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LMU Talks, “The Future of Lobbying and Democracy” by Abstract CEO, Patrick Utz
Abstracts CEO, Patrick Utz recently presented “The Future of Lobbying and Democracy” at LMU Talks, as part of LMU’s Grand Reunion & Alumni BBQ Weekend events.
Abstract
September 30, 2022
Interview
Abstract's Formal Advisor Chris Micheli and CEO Patrick Utz Join Sactown Talks Podcast
Chris Micheli and Patrick Utz speak with Sactown Talks podcast host, Jarhett Blonien, about the innovation that Abstract brings to the legislature.
Sactown Talks
August 29, 2022
Interview
Abstract CEO Patrick Utz and CTO Mohammed Hayat joins the Nerds for Humanity Podcast
Abstract CEO Patrick Utz and CTO Mohammed Hayat joins the Nerds for Humanity Podcast
Nerds for Humanity
August 7, 2022
Announcement
Abstract Announces $2.5 Million Raise and Welcomes New Advisors to the Company
Company offers its all-in-one platform to government affairs professionals, streamlining the legislative process.
Abstract
July 27, 2022
Interview
Abstract CEO, Patrick Utz, joins Association Chat podcast to talk about making the political process more accessible.
Association Chat host, KiKi L'Italien, and Abstract CEO, Patrick Utz discuss Abstract's mission to make the political process more accessible for associations through increased government transparency.
Association Chat
June 28, 2022
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Startups Everywhere Profile: Patrick Utz, CEO & Co-Founder, and Matthew Chang, CPO & Co-Founder, Abstract
"The ultimate vision is to make lobbying, government, and the legislative process more accessible for everyday business owners and individuals" says Utz, Abstract's CEO & Co-Founder
Engine
February 18, 2022
Interview
Abstract CEO Patrick Utz joins the Nerds for Humanity podcast to talk about how might it change how legislation is written.
Patrick Utz is the CEO of Abstract.us. I was introduced to Patrick by one of our volunteers at OfThePeople.us so Patrick and I decided we'd trade notes and learn more about Abstract on the Nerds show!
Nerds for Humanity
October 17, 2021
News Article
LMU Magazine: Click here for open democracy
Abstract’s CEO & LMU Alum, Patrick Utz, recently sat down for an interview with his alma mater to discuss Abstract’s beginning and evolution.
LMU Magazine
January 27, 2021
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