Jesse Blumenthal leads technology and innovation policy for the Stand Together philanthropic community. His primary areas of focus include the cultural impact of technology, digital free speech and free association, and barriers to innovation (specifically in competition policy, data, health care, and transportation).Previously, Jesse was the director of client strategy at Engage, a DC-based digital agency where he led policy projects and public affairs campaigns for think tanks, advocacy organizations, trade associations, and corporate clients. He was also the public affairs manager at the American Enterprise Institute.