We began our investigation by a screening of different potential metal-based and organic photocatalysts for the photoredox-catalyzed group transfer (Table , entries 1-10). Inspired by a previously reported method for heterolytic cleavage of unactivated C-I bonds, we subjected iodide 4a to a range of photocatalysts in the presence of an amine electron donor under irradiation by blue LED lights. To our surprise, we observed the direct formation of the alkene group transfer product 5a. Previous studies have reported the formation of a cyclized intermediate that requires the addition of a fluoride source to facilitate ring-opening/elimination. Under our conditions, however, no fluoride appears to be required.