What Young Voices does

Young Voices is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit talent agency (EIN 81-2593815) founded in 2015 that discovers, develops, and deploys classical liberal writers, creators, and commentators aged 18–35 into careers in public policy, journalism, and media. The organization runs a flagship Contributor Program that delivers media placements, policy fellowships, and mentorships at no cost to participants across North America and Europe, supported by sub-programs including the Book Writing Track (publisher matchmaking for select writers), the Dissident Project (a speaker bureau for voices with lived experience under tyranny), the Moving Forward weekly radio show/podcast (distributed across 40+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube), and an open Talent Database that lets employers and outlets source contributors. The organization reports an 800+ alumni base, 899 participants served, 2,278 media hits in 2025, and 251.3 million coverage views in 2025, with 65% of alumni working in policy-related fields.

Underlying technology is minimal and explicitly characterized as "not applicable" in the source material; there is no proprietary software, no API surface, no AI/ML components, and no mobile app. Distribution is primarily web-based (joinyv.org), supplemented by a Substack newsletter (Pivot by YV), social channels on TikTok, Instagram, and X, and event programming such as the America 250 Summer Author Series. The Talent Database functions as the primary self-serve channel connecting alumni to external demand from media outlets, policy organizations, and employers.

As a registered nonprofit, Young Voices generates revenue through charitable donations and grants rather than participant fees or platform pricing; financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization operates with 1–10 staff, governed by a Board of Directors chaired as of May 2026 by Lindsay Craig (formerly of Manhattan Institute, National Review Institute, and The Fund for American Studies), with Casey Given serving as Executive Director. Recent operational additions include a full-time content creator (Maggie Anders, April 2026), a Dissident Project Manager, and a Social Media Manager, signaling a buildout of digital and programming capacity.

Name

Young Voices

Legal name

Young Voices

Website

https://young-voices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Young Voices is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit talent agency that develops classical liberal writers, creators, and commentators aged 18–35 through media placements, policy fellowships, and mentorships, serving participants across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 81-2593815), Young Voices generates revenue primarily through charitable donations and grants from individuals and organizations supporting classical liberal causes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Young Voices is a nonprofit talent agency that discovers, develops, and deploys classical liberal voices aged 18-35 through media placements in major publications, policy fellowships, mentorships, and writing skill development. The organization places contributors in op-eds, TV/radio appearances, and book deals while offering programs including the Contributor Program, Book Writing Track, Dissident Project, and the Moving Forward podcast. Participants receive services at no cost, with operations funded by charitable donations and grants.

Product overview

Young Voices is a nonprofit talent agency for classical liberal writers, creators, and commentators ages 18-35. The organization operates primarily as a talent development platform offering its flagship Contributor Program, which provides media placements, policy fellowships, mentorships, and writing skill development. Supporting programs include the Moving Forward podcast (a weekly radio/podcast show distributed across 40+ platforms), a Talent Database for media and policy placements, the Dissident Project connecting freedom advocates with audiences, and the Book Writing Track helping writers secure book deals. The organization has 800+ alumni with 65% working in policy-related fields, and serves participants across North America and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Contributor Program: Young Voices' flagship talent development program for writers, creators, and commentators ages 18-35, providing media placements, policy fellowships, and mentorships.
• Moving Forward
• Dissident Project
• Book Writing Track

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,278 media hits in 2025 with 251.3 million coverage views
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• PragerU: Conservative media nonprofit producing short-form video content featuring young commentators and engaging Gen-Z/Millennial audiences on free-market principles. Directly comparable to Young Voices as a young-talent-driven classical liberal media organization, with overlapping content distribution and audience.
• Students For Liberty: Global libertarian student organization that trains and develops young advocates for freedom through campus programs, writing initiatives, and conferences. Directly comparable to Young Voices as a young-adult talent pipeline for classical liberal ideas, with similar age-range targeting and mentorship model.
• Foundation for Economic Education (FEE): Classical liberal educational nonprofit producing articles, videos, podcasts, and young-creator programs to advance free-market ideas. Directly comparable to Young Voices in mission and audience; Maggie Anders joined Young Voices from FEE, evidencing direct talent interchange.
• Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI): Educational organization that cultivates college students in the classical liberal tradition through reading groups, fellowships, and writing programs. Comparable to Young Voices in classical liberal educational mission and student-to-career pipeline development, though targeted at slightly earlier stage of the funnel.
• Leadership Institute: Conservative political training organization that recruits and develops young activists, staffers, and campaign operatives through similar mentorship and placement programs. Directly comparable to Young Voices as a talent pipeline in the conservative/libertarian space, and Dissident Project Manager Alexander Norton III previously worked there.

Broad incumbents

• Cato Institute: Major libertarian think tank with internship, young professional, and writing programs placing contributors in policy and media. Operates in the same classical liberal space as Young Voices but at significantly larger scale and with a broader research and policy mandate.
• American Enterprise Institute: Conservative policy think tank with undergraduate, graduate, and young professional programs feeding into policy and media careers. Comparable to Young Voices on classical liberal/conservative talent development but at significantly larger institutional scale.
• Manhattan Institute: Free-market policy think tank with intern and fellowship pipelines into policy research and media. Comparable to Young Voices on classical liberal talent development, and Board Chair Lindsay Craig previously worked there.
• National Review Institute: Conservative media organization affiliated with National Review that runs fellowship and writer development programs. Comparable to Young Voices on conservative talent placement, and Board Chair Lindsay Craig previously led there — evidencing direct institutional overlap.
• Heritage Foundation: Large conservative think tank with young leader programs (e.g., Young Heritage Leaders) that train and develop policy talent. Overlaps with Young Voices on classical liberal/conservative talent development but operates at much larger institutional scale across the full policy pipeline.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JoinYoungVoices
• Facebookfacebook.com/YoungVoicesOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youngvoicesorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/joinyoungvoices

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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