The Tech Millionaire Who Wants to Turn the Democratic Party Upside Down

1. 1. Saikat Chakrabarti, a founding engineer at Stripe, is campaigning for the congressional seat currently held by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
2. 2. Chakrabarti's campaign directly challenges the established Democratic Party leadership and its existing power structures.
3. 3. With at least $167 million in reported assets, Chakrabarti has significantly self-funded his campaign.
4. 4. His campaign represents an insurgent political effort occurring during a shift towards more conservative politics in San Francisco.