Welcome back to Exit Stories and thank you for joining us for the seventh episode of the season! On today’s episode, host Kevin Mosley is in conversation with Aviva Rosman of BallotReady.
When Aviva co-founded BallotReady in 2015, it wasn’t meant to be a startup—it was supposed to be a side project to make sense of her local Chicago ballot. But what started as a tool to help friends navigate down-ballot races grew into a national platform used by millions of voters and major partners. In this episode, Aviva shares how BallotReady went from a grad school competition idea to a political data powerhouse—navigating the unique challenges of cyclical revenue, staying nonpartisan in a polarized landscape, and ultimately finding the right buyer after a decade of elections. From deferring a Deloitte offer to managing the on-again, off-again rhythms of political tech, Aviva reflects on the lessons she learned building something that helped millions make informed choices at the polls—and what it feels like to finally step back after ten years at the helm.
Today’s episode, and the rest of the season, is proudly sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw.
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