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Founded by John Podesta and Tony Podesta in 1988.1
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Podesta Group
Logo: en:Podesta Group (Transferred by GrapedApe /Originally uploaded by GrapedApe ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Defunct American lobbying firm
The Podesta Group was an American lobbying and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1988 by brothers John and Tony Podesta and has previously been known as Podesta Associates, podesta.com and PodestaMattoon. John Podesta left the firm in 1993, and Tony Podesta left the firm on October 30, 2017, after finding out about increased scrutiny of the firm.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1988Founded1
- HeadquartersWashington, D.C.1
- Websitewww.podesta.com
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The Podesta Group was an American lobbying and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1988 by brothers John and Tony Podesta and has previously been known as Podesta Associates, podesta.com and PodestaMattoon. John Podesta left the firm in 1993, and Tony Podesta left the firm on October 30, 2017, after finding out about increased scrutiny of the firm.2
Leadership
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- FounderJohn Podesta1
- FounderTony Podesta1
Timeline
- 1988Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.podesta.com1
- WikipediaPodesta Group
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7206708
Sources
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- 1WikidataPodesta Group on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaPodesta Group on Wikipedia
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