Anyone involved in lobbying to change law/regs to pave way for a disruptive startup?

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Tangentially, yes. I advise and assist our government relations team to further safety legislation. We’re not a disruptive startup, but we work with several, and we often ask for their input and assistance as we near the finish line in key jurisdictions. We affect laws at all levels, local to federal. It’s a tricky game, and we frequently involve lobbyists outside our org as well, in addition to local counsel.

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