What 3 core tenets does Vngle live by?
Simple | Relevant | Compelling
What is Vngle's primary focus?
Grassroots news & intelligence
#StregthAndHonor
What city is the launchpad for INI?
NYC
When (what year) was Vngle started?
2016
How many teams comprise Vngle Operations?
8 - CMS, Editorial, Engineering, INI, Media-Comms, Biz Dev / Sales, Mobile, Operations
What does Vngle articulate as an end-goal of your summer experience
"To be best version of yourself"
How many summer internships / fellowships has Vngle held?
3
How many states are Vngle interns / fellows from for this summer's program?
3 - CA, TX, NYC
What was the start day of your summer experience?
Jun 2, 2025
How many present-day Vngle staff started as interns / fellows?
3 - Ja, Koffi, Brandon
What is Vngle's mission?
To rebuild trust and elevate voices through grassroots storytelling and civic innovation.
What 3 problems does Vngle seek to address in today's media landscape?
- rise of misinformation / disinformation
- long history of exclusion (many stories misrepresented / ignored)
- growing distrust in legacy media (fueled by deep gaps in equitable community-driven coverage)