Joe Trippi

Joe Trippi is widely recognized as one of America's leading and most influential political strategists, with a significant track record across presidential, senate, congressional, gubernatorial, and mayoral races. His political consulting has shaped successful campaigns for U.S. Senator Alan Cranston of California, Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles, Governor Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, and Congressman Tim Holden of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Trippi's strategic insight contributed to Doug Jones' historic victory as the first Democrat U.S. Senator from Alabama in 25 years, and he played pivotal roles in the election campaigns of Representatives Ro Khanna, Tulsi Gabbard, Mark Takano, and Seth Moulton.

Trippi began his political career on Edward M. Kennedy’s presidential campaign in 1980, and he continued to make substantial impacts on subsequent campaigns including those of Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Richard Gephardt, Howard Dean, and John Edwards. In 2004, as the National Campaign Manager for Howard Dean's presidential campaign, Trippi made groundbreaking use of online technology to organize a massive grassroots movement and to implement small-donor fundraising strategies. His innovative Internet strategies helped the "Dean for America" campaign to set new fundraising records with donations averaging less than $100.

Internationally, Trippi's expertise was sought by leaders such as Andreas Papandreou and George Papandreou in Greece, Tony Blair in the UK, Romano Prodi in Italy, and the opposition Action Congress Party in Nigeria. He has also advised political campaigns in other countries, providing strategic guidance that has influenced global political landscapes.

Trippi is the author of "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet and the Overthrow of Everything," which details how his innovative use of the Internet spurred a national grassroots movement and transformed American political campaigning. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Wired Magazine's Rave Award in 2004 for his pioneering use of technology in politics.

In addition to his political work, Trippi has consulted for major corporations such as MasterCard, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, SES Americom, LabCorp, IBM, Lionsgate Films, BestBuy, MSNBC, Wave Systems, and Progeny Linux Systems, earning acclaim especially within the technology community. His insights into the convergence of technology and politics make him a sought-after speaker and analyst.

Trippi's impact extends through media as a CBS News political analyst and former Harvard University fellow, and he has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, The New Republic, Fast Company, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times Magazine. His expertise continues to influence both the political and technological landscapes, making him a pivotal figure in modern political strategy.