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John Thibault

MFA
Founder, CEO
iLobby
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
North America
City 
Menlo Park
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

John Thibault is the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley startup, iLobby and the author of the #1 International bestseller "How to Change a Law" and “Sway.” 


Previously he served in government affairs at MCA/Universal. He was also the first VP of business development and marketing at eBay and the first VP of marketing at Financial Engines. 


He has been published in Association News, Manufacturing Today, CEO for High Growth Ventures and Millennial Magazine and been interviewed on radio affiliates for ABC, CBS and NBC. John is also the 2nd most viewed writer on the topic of lobbying on Quora.


He holds a Bachelor's degree from Ryerson University and an MFA from UCLA. He enjoys skiing and lives with his wife and three children in Northern California.

Current position (1)

Founder, CEO

iLobby

Achievements (1)
Author

How to Change a Law

• Gold Medal Winner, Readers' Favorite Awards, 2017
• Finalist, 14th Annual American Book Fest, 2017

• Finalist, 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Book Awards, 2017

• Runner-Up, San Francisco Book Festival, 2017


A do-it-yourself manual for frustrated voters.

Degrees (3)
Film
UCLA
1976 to 1978
Media
Ryerson University
1973 to 1975
California Program for Entrepreneurs
Santa Clara University
2015

Presentations

Presentations (2)
How to Change a Law

Based on my bestselling book, this talk or workshop will walk you through the three essential things you need to advocate for change in a complex political environment.

• Clarify your issue
• Build a coalition
• Appeal to a higher authority

This will help you understand how to engage in policy so that you can get the laws you want so you can improve your community, influence the country, and impact the world.

We will use real world examples from www.ilobby.co

This is ideal for small businesses, unions, trade associations and non-profits who want a high level overview of how to engage in government affairs and be successful.

Can humans influence policy? Effective steps for social change using the power of story.

Voters are frustrated. Politicians are polarized. Ideas are generated from a small coterie of special interests and lobbyists. Average citizens don't have real access to determining public policy that affects them. They become disenchanted with politics and politicians and they check out.

But with 7 billion people on the planet we need the input and wisdom of the crowd to solve global problems and provide solutions for the future that politicians are no longer able to fathom.

How a specific strategy can propel an issue and help anyone reach the AHA moment.
• Clarify your issue
• Build a collision
• Appeal to a higher authority (AHA)

This is exactly what one San Jose man did and eventually got a bill sponsored in Congress.

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Books & Articles (8)

How to Change a Law
iLobby,
2016
Keeping Score
iLobby,
2018
Sway
iLobby,
2018
The Political Game
iLobby,
2018
Gamification of Politics for The Millennials Generation
Political Advocacy Can Help Your Business
Atherton resident aims to give everyone lobbying power
John Thibault lays out a road map to empower citizens to change laws – and offers free book to tell you how

Expertise (12)

Social & Political
Education
Technology
Leadership
Advocacy Engagement Government Affairs Policy Business politics two time cancer survivor Building start ups screenwriting Government Communication

Clients

eBay
Financial Engines

Awards & certifications (3)

Gold Medal Winner
Readers' Favorite Awards
2017
Finalist
14th Annual American Book Fest
2017
Finalist, Annual Democracy Contest
Community of Democracies, Warsaw, Poland

2016
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I have an eclectic background that spans entertainment, tech, and government affairs.

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