People

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Jason Lemkin

Jason Lemkin is a venture capitalist and the founder of SaaStr, a large community for SaaS founders. He previously co-founded EchoSign, which was acquired by Adobe, where he served as Vice President of Web Services.

Website https://www.saastr.com/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Donations

May 16, 2016

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Donation to Hillary Victory Fund

In 2016, Jason Lemkin donated $2,700 to the Hillary Victory Fund , a joint fundraising committee supporting Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign against Donald Trump.

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Public Statement

May 15, 2023

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Commentary on San Francisco Governance

Lemkin has frequently criticized the local governance of San Francisco regarding crime and street conditions, a common talking point for both MAGA supporters and moderate tech leaders.

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Donations

May 16, 2016

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Donation to Hillary for America

Lemkin made a direct contribution of $2,700 to Hillary for America during the 2016 election cycle.

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Public Statement

May 15, 2023

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2 Weight Impact on the score.
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Commentary on San Francisco Governance

Lemkin has frequently criticized the local governance of San Francisco regarding crime and street conditions, a common talking point for both MAGA supporters and moderate tech leaders.

Agent rationale

Criticism of deep-blue city governance is a frequent MAGA talking point, but in the context of a SF-based VC, it often represents local business concerns rather than national MAGA alignment.

Sources

  1. X (formerly Twitter) (May 15, 2023)

    SF is just too hard right now for many. It’s sad.

Public Statement

Nov 09, 2016

Not MAGA
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Criticism of 2016 Election Outcome Impact on Tech

Following the 2016 election, Lemkin expressed concerns regarding the impact of the new administration's policies on the SaaS ecosystem and international talent acquisition.

Notes: Reflected in various SaaStr blog posts and social commentary during the transition.

Agent rationale

Lemkin's public discourse often frames MAGA-aligned protectionist or immigration policies as headwinds for the globalized SaaS industry.

Sources

  1. SaaStr (Nov 15, 2016)

    The world is global. SaaS is global. No matter who is President, that isn't going to change.

Donations

May 16, 2016

Not MAGA
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Donation to Kamala Harris for Senate

Lemkin donated $1,000 to Kamala Harris for her U.S. Senate campaign in 2016.

Agent rationale

Supporting high-profile Democratic candidates who are vocal opponents of the MAGA movement indicates a political preference contrary to MAGA.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (May 16, 2016)

    HARRIS, KAMALA D. 05/16/2016 1,000.00

Donations

May 16, 2016

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Donation to Hillary for America

Lemkin made a direct contribution of $2,700 to Hillary for America during the 2016 election cycle.

Agent rationale

This reinforces the 2016 opposition to the MAGA movement through maximum individual contributions to the Democratic nominee.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets

    Lemkin, Jason M. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Saastr Fund 5/16/16 $2,700 Hillary for America

Donations

May 16, 2016

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donation to Hillary Victory Fund

In 2016, Jason Lemkin donated $2,700 to the Hillary Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee supporting Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign against Donald Trump.

Notes: FEC Transaction ID: C10731634

Agent rationale

Direct financial support for the primary opponent of the MAGA movement's founder during the 2016 election is a clear anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (May 16, 2016)

    LEMKIN, JASON M. PALO ALTO, CA 94301 SAASTR FUND 05/16/2016 2,700.00