Jon Lebkowksy

Jon Lebkowsky is the co-founder and former president of EFF-Austin and currently serves as EFF-Austin’s secretary. He has been managing technology projects and companies for over 25 years. He has been co-founder and CEO of three companies, and has been CEO of Polycot Associates (which was recently transformed into a worker-owned web development cooperative) for ten years, and before that, its precursor Polycot Consulting for six years. He is currently focused on strategic digital consulting and development, as well as business vision and management. He is also known as an activist and writer/blogger focused on the future of the Internet, digital culture, cyber liberties, media, and society.

Mission

EFF-Austin advocates establishment and protection of digital rights and defense of the wealth of digital information, innovation, and technology. We promote the right of all citizens to communicate and share information without unreasonable constraint. We also advocate the fundamental right to explore, tinker, create, and innovate along the frontier of emerging technologies.

Updates from National EFF

Oppose The Patent-Troll-Friendly PREVAIL Act November 20, 2024
The U.S. National Security State is Here to Make AI Even Less Transparent and Accountable November 19, 2024
Now's The Time to Start (or Renew) a Pledge for EFF Through the CFC November 19, 2024
Speaking Freely: Marjorie Heins November 19, 2024
On Alaa Abd El Fattah’s 43rd Birthday, the Fight For His Release Continues November 18, 2024

Oral History of EFF-Austin

Joel Greenberg recorded an oral history with EFF-Austin early board members John Quarterman, Ed Cavazos, and Jon Lebkowsky. Link

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Media Contact

Kevin Welch (kevin.welch@effaustin.org)

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