Jason Wiens

Jason Wiens is the Principal at Rise Policy, a government relations firm that provides services to nonprofits and mission-minded businesses to help them expand their impact and influence through shaping public policy.45

Prior to founding Rise Policy, Wiens had a notable career in policy and entrepreneurship:

1. Policy Director at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he focused on entrepreneurship policy.16 In this role, he worked on initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and expand America's skilled workforce.

2. Head of Public Policy and Engagement at Right to Start, a national nonprofit focused on making it easier for entrepreneurs to succeed.2

3. Consultant for the Kauffman Foundation, helping to build the Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship and engage in pro-entrepreneur policy work at the state and federal levels.2

Wiens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northwestern University.46 His expertise lies in government relations, public policy, and social impact, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and economic development.14

Throughout his career, Wiens has been involved in various initiatives to support entrepreneurs and foster economic growth. He has authored policy digests offering strategies for states to better foster entrepreneurship3 and has provided insights on advancing the collective voice of entrepreneurs in policy discussions.7

Wiens' work at Rise Policy continues to focus on helping organizations navigate the policy landscape to achieve their goals and create positive social impact.58