I build knowledge systems that help governments fix themselves.
In 2025, the federal government lost 238,000 workers — 10.3% of its workforce. The Department of Education lost 42.6% of staff. The IRS lost 40% of its IT workforce. NSF lost 40% of its PhD researchers.
This isn't a staffing problem. It's a knowledge crisis. The people leaving take decades of institutional expertise with them — expertise that isn't written down anywhere.
I build software that captures that expertise before it's gone.
I'm Cory Weinstein. I studied Symbolic Systems at Stanford — the intersection of computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, and philosophy. Then I spent 13 years building quality systems at tech companies.
I was the first QA hire at three organizations, including Khan Academy and Calm. I walk into places with no quality infrastructure and build it from scratch — the processes, the tools, the culture of getting things right.
At Calm, I was employee #15. Over eight years I built AI systems for test automation, managed cross-functional quality across nine departments, and contributed to Apple's App of the Year. At Khan Academy, I ran quality for a rotating team serving 40 million users a year.
I realized the same problems that plague engineering teams — knowledge loss during turnover, siloed expertise, repeated mistakes — are orders of magnitude worse in government. And the stakes are higher.
I don't sell a platform. I license specific tools that solve specific problems. Each tool works independently. Over time, they form something greater — but you never pay for more than you need.
Your data stays on your hardware. I never access classified information. My tools deploy into your environment and run entirely on your infrastructure. Clean separation.
I believe in portability over lock-in. You can stop using my tools at any time and keep everything you've built with them. I earn your renewal through value, not switching costs.
Better analysis serves everyone. Democrats want transparency and accountability. Republicans want efficiency and cost control. Both want better decisions. I build the infrastructure underneath all of that.
I don't do slide decks or feature comparisons. I analyze a real problem your team faces — live, in 90 minutes. If my tools don't help, I'll say so.
I'll tell you what my tools can't do. Saying “I can't do that” builds the trust that makes “I can do this” worth something.
Standard data formats. Portable exports. No proprietary extensions to your workflows. You stay because the tools work, not because leaving is hard.
The tools use open-source AI models that run entirely on your hardware via Ollama. No data is sent to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or any external service. Zero outbound network connections. You can audit this yourself.
Data is stored in SQLite databases with full-text search. Standard formats — JSON, CSV, SQL. No proprietary file formats. Everything exports cleanly if you stop using the tools.
Each tool exposes a JSON API that integrates with your existing systems. Import from CSV, JSON, or direct database connections. The tools layer on top of what you already have — no rip-and-replace.
Tools for Democracy LLC. Wyoming close LLC, formed 2026. SAM.gov registration in progress.
Zero external dependencies. Zero cloud services. Every tool runs entirely on your infrastructure.
I don't overclaim. I publish my methodology openly. I let the work create its own reputation.
I don't replace Palantir.If you need petabyte-scale data integration across 1,200 systems, that's a different problem.
I don't do cloud. Your data stays on your servers. Period.
I don't do consulting. I sell tools, train your team, and get out of the way.
I don't lock you in. Every tool exports to JSON and CSV. If you leave, your data comes with you.
Government procurement requires verifiable security practices. Here's what comes with every license.
Every customer receives a formal EULA covering license terms, data ownership, and portability guarantees. Your data is yours — before, during, and after the contract.
Read full terms →Minimal data collection. No telemetry, no tracking, no cloud processing. The software makes zero outbound network connections.
Read privacy policy →SBOM available on request, compliant with Executive Order 14028 requirements for software supply chain transparency.
Contact me to requestDevelopment practices aligned with the Secure Software Development Framework. Automated testing, code review, and dependency tracking at every stage.
Coordinated vulnerability disclosure with a 90-day timeline. Safe harbor for good-faith security researchers. Report vulnerabilities to cory@toolsfordemocracy.us
Read full security policy →Tell me what problem you're trying to solve. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help.
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