Policy & Advocacy Lead

Wynd Labs is an early‑stage startup that is on a mission to democratize the future of AI. Through our first product, Grass, we provide universal access to public web data and a system where ordinary people can participate in the process—and share in the benefits. Grass is a network-sharing application that allows users to share their unused bandwidth. Effectively, this is a residential proxy network that directly rewards individual residential IPs for the bandwidth they provide. Grass will route traffic equitably among its network and meter the amount of data that each node provides to fairly distribute rewards. In non‑technical terms: Grass unlocks everyone’s ability to earn rewards by simply sharing their unused internet bandwidth on personal devices (laptops, smartphones). This project is for those who lead with initiative and seek to challenge themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a lean, highly motivated team who revel in the responsibility that comes with autonomy. We have a flat organizational structure, the people making decisions are also the ones implementing them. We are driven by ambitious goals and a strong sense of urgency. Leadership is given to those who show initiative, consistently deliver excellence and bring the best out of those around them. Join us if you want to set the tone for a fair and equitable internet. The Role We are seeking a Policy and Advocacy Lead to champion our interests with policymakers in the U.S. and globally. As part of a small, dynamic team, you will drive engagement with legislators and regulators, track policy and regulatory developments affecting Grass, advocate for our priorities, and cultivate partnerships with mission‑aligned organizations. Who You Are Acts with integrity and seeks out responsibility Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, and motivation for getting things done Organized and process driven Approaches challenges as opportunities Curious and challenges personal assumptions regularly Welcomes feedback and open dialogue Values team success over personal recognition What You’ll Be Doing Organizing and facilitating meetings with policymakers, regulators and strategic advocacy partners. Tracking policy and regulatory developments affecting Grass. Developing policy and regulatory advocacy strategies in line with Grass’ mission. Working closely with PR partners to support policy‑related efforts with our media strategy. Skills, Requirements and Qualifications Advanced degree (JD, MPP, or Master’s in International Relations or Political Science) or equivalent work experience. Experience across any combination of government relations, public affairs, legislative or regulatory environments, and policy advocacy. Deep understanding of emerging technology trends and their intersection with policy and regulation. Well‑established relationships with policymakers and regulators, primarily in the U.S. Proven ability to build coalitions and partnerships. Excellent communication, negotiation and strategic thinking skills. Why Work With Us Opportunity: We are at the forefront of developing a web‑scale crawler and knowledge graph that allows ordinary people to participate in the process, and share in the benefits, of AI development. Culture: We’re a lean team working together to achieve a very ambitious goal of improving access to public web data and distributing the value of AI to the people. We prioritize low ego and high output. Compensation: You’ll receive a competitive salary, equity package and generous benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wynd Labs - X Hiring