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For more information about Go Vocal, please visit our Press Room.
For interviews and press requests, please contact our Press Officer Vanessa Ellingham: vanessa@govocal.com.
Democrats could use AI technology to demonstrably show a commitment to participatory democracy. They could use AI-driven collaborative policymaking tools like Go Vocal to collect voter input on a massive scale and align their platform to the public interest.
While unicorns famously “move fast and break things,” zebras tend to be more graceful, writes Go Vocal CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck. “We don’t want to cause damage to people or the planet—in fact, quite the opposite. We don’t want to prioritize growth at all costs. We know the world’s biggest challenges require long-term commitment.”
When shaping policy on issues such as urban development and climate action, the needs of our natural environment are critical. That's why municipalities are taking a 'more than human' perspective, considering the voice of nature in policy decisions, writes Go Vocal CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck.
How hard does an entrepreneur have to work to make a start-up a success? What can you expect from your staff? And do we work enough in Europe compared to the US or Asia? The Belgian newspaper De Tijd asked Go Vocal's co-founders (in Dutch).
The European Commission is proud to unveil the semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, celebrating exceptional women entrepreneurs driving innovation and shaping the future of Europe. Go Vocal Co-Founder Aline Muylaert is one of them.
GovTech is not just another niche within tech; it’s an opportunity to improve governance and, by extension, the lives of millions. If you’re looking to build a business that has a profound impact on society, few sectors can match the scale, importance and urgency of GovTech, write Go Vocal CEO & Co-Founder Wietse Van Ransbeeck.
While online platforms have expanded access to democratic processes, they fall short in fostering the deep, collective deliberation necessary for meaningful participation. Generative AI might help us rediscover the lost art of listening in the digital age, argues Go Vocal CEO & Co-Founder Wietse Van Ransbeeck.
In an innovative leap forward for local governance, CitizenLab is proud to announce the launch of its AI-powered Sensemaking module on February 22. This pioneering tool is set to transform the landscape of community engagement by offering an unprecedented level of efficiency and accuracy in processing public feedback.
Go Vocal, a leader in community engagement, has partnered with Dembrane, a Dutch GovTech company specialized in conversation capture and analysis for governments and public sector organizations. This partnership makes it easy to bring insights from in-person dialogues directly into Go Vocal’s platform, ensuring that all input – whether shared online or offline – can help shape decisions.
Schnoedl brings a wealth of expertise to Go Vocal’s board, serving on multiple GovTech boards and having held executive roles at two prominent GovTech companies: Accela, a leader in permitting and licensing solutions for U.S. cities, and Springbrook, a provider of ERP and payments software. Go Vocal Co-Founder and CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck says: “We’re thrilled to have such an experienced GovTech leader join our board."
Brussels, Belgium—In an era where trust in global democracy is declining, Go Vocal, formerly CitizenLab, is making waves with its civic technology platform that empowers residents to have a say on the topics that matter. With 5 million people already involved in over 20,000 policy decisions across 500 cities worldwide, Go Vocal is poised to amplify 50 million voices in public decision-making.
Since our founding in 2015, social impact has been core to Go Vocal's mission of making public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive. Today, Go Vocal is excited to further our mission and culture by announcing we are now a Certified B Corporation, joining an impressive group of businesses committed to creating positive impacts for all people, communities, and the planet!
