Gary ShengforDOGE

👋 Hi, I'm Gary

I'm a , , and driven to transform government systems with technology and community power.

My engineering background from Duke, Google, and independent projects gives me technical credibility, while my experience as a civic innovator helps me understand how to streamline and modernize government systems.

As a seasoned movement builder, I know how to cultivate distributed communities and incentivize nationwide contributors to drive meaningful change.

This mission is deeply personal. Both of my grandfathers were imprisoned by communists in China during the 1960s. And my parents worked tirelessly to build a better life for me by migrating to the United States.

Their experiences taught me that efficient, accountable government is essential for America's continued prosperity and leadership, and that America's moral role must persist for the world's sake.

With expertise in engineering, civic innovation, and movement building, I'm ready to help create the American Golden Age we've been waiting for.

Core Principles of DOGE Movement Building 🏛️

Here is what I believe the DOGE movement must embody to help lay the foundation for a Golden Age for America

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Rapid Prototyping

Ship fast, learn fast. Build and iterate on solutions quickly to demonstrate immediate impact in government efficiency.

Meritocratic Incentives

Create crypto-based reward systems that instantly recognize and compensate contributors based on measurable impact.

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Radical Transparency

Document everything publicly, make decisions visible, and ensure accountability through open metrics and leaderboards.

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Distributed Action

Enable nationwide contributors to identify and execute efficiency improvements through clear frameworks and tools.

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AI Augmentation

Leverage AI to accelerate development, automate processes, and maintain rapid iteration cycles across the movement.

Culture & Content

Build public support through compelling storytelling, clear documentation, and a culture that celebrates efficiency wins.

Click on a principle to explore a vision for the DOGE Movement through its lens ↑

Relevant Writings 📝

A few pieces I wrote that are relevant to building DOGE and America 2.0

The Foundational Tech Manifesto (What It Will Take To Break Through to America 2.0)

The Foundational Tech Manifesto (What It Will Take To Break Through to America 2.0)

Why supercharging our investment in American 'foundational tech' builders is the key to flourishing, resilience, and national renewal as we approach America's 250th birthday.
Dec 22, 202228 min read
The Case for Funding "Society Upgrade Entrepreneurs"

The Case for Funding "Society Upgrade Entrepreneurs"

If you're willing to devote years to reducing the "cost of flourishing" in your community through technology and innovation, you deserve the funding to pursue this mission full-time.
May 13, 202415 min read
5 Invaluable Movement Building Lessons from America's Legendary WW2 Propaganda Office

5 Invaluable Movement Building Lessons from America's Legendary WW2 Propaganda Office

The short-lived U.S. Office of War Information is a timeless example of how to get people to care and get involved in a movement that matters.
Feb 07, 202312 min read
The Case for "Political Solutionism"

The Case for "Political Solutionism"

Meet the Political Solutionist: a rare breed in D.C. who uses politics and technology to find win-win solutions, appreciates all political factions, and serves as a synergizer to help America level up.
Jan 07, 202312 min read
The Case for Being a Hyper-Responsive Leader

The Case for Being a Hyper-Responsive Leader

Product leaders like Naval, politicians like RFK Jr., and the world's best community builders understand that their responsiveness is the fuel that grows and drives movements that change the world.
Jun 07, 202311 min read
Coming up next: America's Renaissance

Coming up next: America's Renaissance

A political independent's perspective on why Trump's victory may mark the beginning of a Golden window of opportunity to build the future of our dreams.
Nov 06, 202414 min read