Public Knowledge
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Public Knowledge provides advocacy, policy research, and training to promote freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works.
Target Customer
Policymakers, public-interest advocates, researchers, and students involved in technology policy and digital rights
Key Differentiator
A nonprofit that combines policy research and regulatory analysis with hands-on training (PKTrains), high-profile events (IP3 Awards), and targeted fellowships (Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund) to build a diverse, public-interest tech policy community
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly stated for implementation speed; activities described include ongoing fundraising and annual intern cycles (Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025 planned or completed) and related program expansions
Pain Points
- 1Lack of clear policy frameworks that protect freedom of expression and an open internet
- 2Digital policy gaps around broadband access and affordability
- 3Need for specialized public-interest advocates in tech policy and for diverse, trained talent in the field
Key Features
- 1Policy research and regulatory/legal analysis (Policy Library, All Congressional Papers & Reports, Regulatory & Legal News)
- 2Policy advocacy and public engagement (shaping policy on behalf of the public interest, press releases, insights, In The News)
- 3Training and workforce development (PKTrains program to train the next generation of public-interest tech policy advocates)
- 4High-profile events and recognition (IP3 Awards, Emerging Tech content, Future IP3 Awards judges committee)
- 5Fellowship and internship programs (Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund endowment and internships)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1President & CEO
- 2clinical teaching fellow
- 3law student
- 4intern
Client Results
- 1Reached over 30% of the Public Knowledge 1.5 million fundraising goal for the Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund
- 2Expanded the PKTrains program to train a more diverse pool of public-interest tech policy advocates
- 3Supported three Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Interns over the past three summers
Competitive Advantages
- 1Mission-driven focus on freedom of expression and open internet combined with policy research, advocacy, and training
- 2Integrated ecosystem of resources (Policy Library, Congressional Papers & Reports, Regulatory News) and engagement channels (Insights, Press Releases, In The News)
- 3Unique fellowship and internship program that expands diversity in tech policy through the Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund
- 4Recognition and engagement through IP3 Awards and Emerging Tech events
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund Internships and PKTrains Expansion
The fund has reached over 30% of its $1.5 million goal and expanded the PKTrains program to train diverse public-interest advocates in tech policy. It has supported three Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Interns over the past three summers: Iltaff Bala (inaugural intern, Georgetown Law clinical fellow), Yujung Rho (Georgetown Law student), Ifeacho Awachie (Howard University Law student). A future intern for Summer 2025 is Emily Rollman, a Penn Fels alum with public administration training.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A nonprofit policy organization delivering advocacy, policy research, and training in technology policy to advance freedom of expression, an open internet, and affordable communications tools and creative works.
Target Market
Policymakers, public-interest advocates, researchers, and students involved in technology policy and digital rights
Unique Value Proposition
Public Knowledge blends policy advocacy, research, and hands-on training with community-building through events and fellowships to advance open internet and digital rights
Technical Requirements
N/A
Pricing Model
Donations (monthly or one-time) to support programs; sponsorships and donor benefits for IP3 Awards; contributions to the Sherwin Lee Siy Memorial Fund with various levels
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