Advocate

Advocate

New York, NY, USA
3 employees
Advocacy
Seed · $4M

About Advocate

Advocate provides a technology-enabled platform that assists Americans in applying for federal disability benefits. It supports users in navigating the claims process by combining digital tools with service delivery. The goal is to simplify applications and improve access for eligible individuals seeking financial support.

Open positions (4)

Company details

Team Size3
LocationNew York, NY, USA
IndustryAdvocacy

Funding

Total raised

$4M

Last stage

Seed

Investors

CCommonweal Ventures
Lerer Hippeau
Gaingels

Founders

EP

Emilie Poteat

Founder and CEO of Advocate. Previously led a turnaround of a business focused on insurance benefits administration. Motivated by personal experience growing up in a low-income community where many residents relied on government benefits.

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Charley Lanusse

Charley Lanusse

CTO at Advocate since April 2023. Previously held senior technology and product roles at Samba TV from 2017 to 2022.

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.