How Famous Entrepreneurs Are Spending Election Day
From volunteer efforts to selfies, these business leaders have found creative and on-brand ways to weigh in on this momentous day.
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On Election Day, the number-one way you can make a difference is to cast your ballot. But many admired business leaders understand that their duty doesn’t end once they step away from the voting booth.
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You may be working, trying to work while cable news plays in the background or hiding under the covers waiting for it all to end. However you’re spending the day, take a few moments to get inspired by these entrepreneurs using their social media followings and influence to encourage others to take action.
Donnie Wahlberg
Whomever wins tomorrow –
— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) November 8, 2016
Remember, they are not our boss.
Rather, they are our employee.
They work for us!#WeThePeople#Election2016
In four more years there is a strong possibility you will #FeelTheBerg #Election2016 #Election2020 #Wahlberg2020 #MakeAmericaLoveAgain ???? https://t.co/GoogcAXxbF
— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) November 8, 2016
Nely Galán
bullyingChicas, never forget that we, #Latinas & multicultural women, can really make anything happen, so please go out & vote today! #elections2016 pic.twitter.com/ySfjNelbPz
— Nely Galan (@Nely_Galan) November 8, 2016
Steve Case
Trust but verify pic.twitter.com/WjSPF9IGeS
— Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) November 8, 2016
Jessica Alba
Your voice matters! #Vote ?? choose #lovetoday pic.twitter.com/S6KzdPFJev
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) November 8, 2016
Martha Stewart
Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.Watch tonight Martha and snoops potluck dinner party on VH1 st 10 pm I promise a fun respite from PRE election tv pic.twitter.com/b9ZpdpWxdh
— Martha Stewart (@MarthaStewart) November 7, 2016
Richard Branson
Virgin Group founderI would like to see an entrepreneur become President one day – just not this one https://t.co/QaImNbeQ2P #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/0gBmDOWZYA
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) November 8, 2016
Warren Buffett
Drive 2 VoteTommy Chong
PotpreneurVote for Marijuana. #Election #Election2016
A photo posted by Tommy Chong (@heytommychong) on Nov 8, 2016 at 9:26am PST
Daymond John
Shark Tank
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Karlie Kloss
Kode With KlossyOne of the greatest privileges we have as Americans is a voice. I’m proud to say I did my part, now it’s your turn. ? ??#ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/kJSNxLqy2u
— Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) November 8, 2016
Kevin Systrom
A photo posted by Kevin Systrom (@kevin) on Nov 8, 2016 at 7:38am PST
On Election Day, the number-one way you can make a difference is to cast your ballot. But many admired business leaders understand that their duty doesn’t end once they step away from the voting booth.
Related: Why the Election Proves There’s Room for Both Facebook and Twitter
You may be working, trying to work while cable news plays in the background or hiding under the covers waiting for it all to end. However you’re spending the day, take a few moments to get inspired by these entrepreneurs using their social media followings and influence to encourage others to take action.
