TechNet: The Voice of the Innovation Economy
Who We Are

ABOUT TECHNET

TechNet is the preeminent bipartisan political network of Chief Executive Officers and Senior Executives of leading U.S. technology companies. Our members are the nation’s drivers of innovation in the fields of information technology, e-commerce, clean technology, biotechnology, venture capital and investment banking – representing two million employees and $800 billion in revenues.

TechNet was founded in 1997 by high-tech’s leading CEOs to create a network of the nation’s strongest voices in the industry to unite with both federal and state leaders in helping to shape the public policies that impact the technology industries. TechNet continues to actively promote policies that strengthen the national’s innovation-driven global competitiveness as well as create private sector initiatives that will ensure U.S. competitiveness and economic leadership.

In addition, TechNet is an effective political advocacy organization and most active supporter of both Republican and Democrat candidates and elected officials. Through our policies, our advocacy, and the power of our network, TechNet has an extraordinary impact on federal and state issues that are critical to the promotion of U.S. innovation and global competitiveness.

OUR MISSION
TechNet's mission is to serve as the voice and advocate of the innovation economy by uniting CEOs and Senior Executives with leading policy makers in a bipartisan effort to sustain and advance America’s global leadership in technology and innovation. We accomplish this through:

  • Aggressive political advocacy for both Democratic and Republican candidates and elected officials;
  • Promotion of focused public policies that strengthen the innovation economy;
  • Meetings with elected officials, Administration representatives and candidates for elective office;
  • Financial support of political candidates; and
  • Events and industry-based initiatives that educate thought leaders and the public about technology policy issues.