DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week)

?? What was your DCSTW24 “wow” Moment? It's time to Share!?? DCSTW24 may have wrapped, but we’re still buzzing from the energy! ?? Was it a speaker who left you speechless? ??A new or re-united connection that could change everything? ??What insights did you share that sparked excitement in the room? ??What session did you attend and what was your takeaway? ??What product, service, or brand where you excited to have connected with? ??We’re buzzing to know! ??Share your favorite moments that made DC Startup & Tech Week 2024 experience unforgettable, below!?? #DCSTW24 #DoItAtDCSTW #InnovationStartsHere #TechAndStartups #WhatsYourDCSTWMoment

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We are so excited to see the unboxings starting to occur of all of nominees who are in the inaugural INNOVATE? Washington - Showcasing DMV Innovators and Innovations produced by DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week) and our incredible partners Innovations of the World, Daniel Esterhuyse and Dustin Canter. Congrats Kathryn Adabonyan and GoPursue!

We are thrilled to announce that the INNOVATE? Washington - Showcasing DMV Innovators and Innovations books are beginning to make their way into the world! This marks an exciting milestone as we amplify the incredible innovation stories from our region. This project was one of the most rewarding efforts we've undertaken outside of our signature DC Startup & Tech Week (formerly DC Startup Week). It would not have been possible without the exceptional collaboration of the Innovations of the World team. A huge thank you to Sven Boermeester, Daniel Esterhuyse and Dustin Canter for making this vision a reality. Call to Action: To all the innovators and thought leaders featured in this first edition, we encourage you to amplify your stories! Be sure to share your highlights from the book across your social media channels, and let's showcase the incredible talent and creativity that makes the DMV region shine. Let’s continue celebrating and inspiring innovation together! ?? PS: Thank you for the LOVE Wa'il Ashshowwaf! But we are so proud to highlight the incredible work you and Ibrahem Alhaidari do incubating early stage startups at Unstuck Labs! Excited to raise your profile in all ways we can! #DMV #startups #DCSTW @DMVStartups #innovateDMV Just tagging a few: Sybongile Cook Jeff Reid Dante A. Disparte Gary Shapiro Nina Albert Circle Sophia Lee Suarez Breshna.io (by GRID) Scout Space Virgent AI @ThinkNimble CGI Upace Com-Sec Opengrid TechnologiesGenLogs ZAMA Health Flikshop freely Payments Uplingllc CarpeDM Nowy El Camino Travel TEDCO Revolution Daintree Capital Citrine Angels NobleReach?? 1863? Ventures

Calling all climate, health and Tech founders for Halcyon's fellowship programs! ?? Climate Fellowship: A global program connecting entrepreneurs tackling climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Participants receive expert training, essential resources, and an 8-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC. Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehuamXRh ?? Future Builders Fellowship: A hybrid program for U.S.-based founders addressing Climate, Health, or EquityTech challenges. It includes expert training, key resources, and two in-person residencies—one week in Washington, DC, and one week in Atlanta. Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6CZBZAK Both fellowships offer the tools and connections founders need to accelerate their ventures and create lasting impact. Learn more and apply today! Deadline is February 16, 11:59PM ET #climate #founders #2025 #health #equity #dcstartups #atlstartups

A special thank you to our Community Partners! DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week), Chi Tech Collective, Baddies in Tech HBCUniverse Summit is a dynamic conference with 20+ speakers - & FREE for students ($20 for Non-Students). Start 2025 in an environment that will boost your social capital, skill-building, access to startup funding, hands-on knowledge, & connection to a community of innovators! Get Your Ticket ??? today at: https://lnkd.in/eiHtUA4x Join us at the HBCUniverse Summit at Morgan State University (Baltimore) on Saturday, February 8th! ?? ? Career Fair with Top Companies ? HBCU Pitch Competition ? Various Panels with Industry Leaders ? Skill-Building Workshops ? Founder Expo with Vendors, & More! See You There! ?? #HBCU #HBCUniverse #HBCUniverseSummit

??? Happy Holidays and Wishes for an Incredible New Year!! From all of us at the DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week) team, we want to take a moment to celebrate you—our incredible community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. The entrepreneurial journey is one filled with highs and lows, victories and challenges, but through it all, your resilience, vision, and passion continue to inspire us. We also want to recognize the investors and mentors who believe in the power of big ideas and support founders on their paths to success. Your partnership and encouragement are critical to building the future we all envision. This season, we reflect on the importance of family and loved ones who stand by us through this journey, providing the support and strength needed to chase bold dreams. As we look to the new year, let’s carry the spirit of innovation, perseverance, and gratitude into 2025. Together, we’ll create, collaborate, and make an impact like never before. Wishing you, your families, and your teams joy, peace, and success this holiday season. Here’s to a transformative 2025 ahead! ?????

Hot Off the Press: Excited to share a sneak peek into our community book project in partnership with the incredible Innovations of the World team! This project highlights over 100 emerging and legendary thought leaders, startups, and innovations from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. The DMV has always been a global innovation hub—we just need to tell its stories. Mark your calendars: the book will be in the hands of all our project supporters by mid-January. And trust us—this is just the beginning of something much bigger! A huge shoutout to Sven Boermeester , Dustin Canter , @abd Daniel Esterhuyse for your partnership and leadership in making this vision a reality. #DMVInnovation #CommunityImpact #StartupEcosystem

TEDCO’s 10th Entrepreneur Expo is this Wednesday!!?? Our Co-Chair of DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week), Seema Alexander will be speaking at the 9:45 am session about building entrepreneur-friendly ecosystems?? Pitch. Network. Learn. Be Inspired. Click here to learn more about the sessions, speakers, exhibitors and more : https://expo.tedco.md #tedcoexpo??#entrepreneurexpo #dcstw #startups #innovations