Founder Favorability as Political Risk

High‑profile tech founders who move into visible political roles or endorsements can become electoral liabilities for the politicians they align with if their personal favorability is lower than the candidate’s. Tracking founder favorability over time provides an early signal of whether a tech figure will function as a political asset or drag. — This reframes elite‑influence risk: beyond lobbying and cash, the public standing of private giants matters for electoral outcomes, coalition building, and the legitimacy of technopolitical alliances.