DC Entrepreneur
Work. Wealth. Wisdom. This interview podcast showcases the founders and minds behind some of the most innovative and creative start-ups. Guests from around the DC region and beyond share their unique journeys of becoming entrepreneurs. The show is produced and hosted by George Mocharko who has been documenting the stories of early to mid-stage founders whose voices are often overlooked by corporate business media. You'll enjoy hearing from these local, talented builders speak about their paths to success, and how they've bounced back from failure. Investors, business leaders, Venture Capitalists, and aspiring founders will find out what drives these intrepid...
S5 E14 · Fri, December 04, 2020
Jake Kramer, Managing Partner of FedTech
Jake Kramer, Managing Partner of FedTech is guest on this season's final episode of DC Entrepreneur. FedTech is a venture builder that thrives at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. Since 2015, they've been driving forward deep tech ventures across the DoD, NASA, DoE, universities, and federal labs. Through their startup studios, accelerators, internal innovation and corporate venture programs, FedTech works with individuals, companies, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation. Kramer is concurrently a venture partner at NextGen Venture Partners and Thundermark Capital, formerly working at Goldman Sachs and as a U.S. Army Officer. NextGen Venture Partners is a network-driven venture firm that brings together hundreds of part-time venture capitalists to invest in their portfolio of entrepreneurs. Thundermark Capital is a New York and San Francisco based Venture Capital firm investing in Deep Tech, specifically early-stage rounds of startups innovating in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics and other Deep Tech areas. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E13 · Fri, November 06, 2020
Jay Newton-Small, CEO and Founder of MemoryWell
Jay Newton-Small , CEO and Founder of MemoryWell , a digital storytelling platform for seniors, speaks to George on this episode of DC Entrepreneur . You'll hear how Newton-Small got the idea for the start-up when filling out paperwork to get her father into assisted care after he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. As a TIME Magazine correspondent , journalist, and author of Broad Influence, she wrote his story down to help her father's caregivers understand his past better. In this conversation, Jay talks about how MemoryWell worked with Brookdale Senior Living for their pilot program, how she bootstrapped the idea through Kickstarter and by winning pitch competitions before focusing on fundraising, and how her involvement through accelerators such as TechStars and the Halcyon Incubator helped her learn to build a business. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E12 · Sat, October 24, 2020
Dr. Joseph Cardillo PhD, author of "The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work" "
George speaks with friend of the podcast Dr. Joseph Cardillo, PhD , about his new book "12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work." Dr. Joe is an inspirational speaker and nationally best-selling author of multiple books in the fields of health, mind-body-spirit, and psychology. In this conversation Dr. Joe talks about how entrepreneurs can get off of autopilot and refocus their attention throughout their daily lives and in their work. You'll learn about the three "Mindwares" and what are the differences with attention, mindfulness, and awareness. Dr. Joe also talks about how using a "power word" can focus your attention, how to talk to your brain by using a "self-scan," and how studying martial arts inspired him to learn more about attention. Plus he has some fantastic tips on how to deal with the stress nearly all of us are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E11 · Fri, October 09, 2020
Colin Moffett and Joel Daly co-founders of Artemis Ward, and host of CreativeMornings/DC
On this episode George speaks with Colin Moffett and Joel Daly co-founders of Artemis Ward . Colin and Joel met at Mindshare Interactive, one of the old guard of digital agencies, in 2005. They made the move to one of the world’s most prestigious agencies in 2008, building a large team and servicing top clients. Despite this success, Colin and Joel often talked about what life would be like if they could produce the same (if not better) work of a big agency without all the red tape. In 2015, they decided it was time: Colin and Joel made the leap to start Artemis Ward . Colin is a highly experienced strategist and former Georgetown professor. He believes smart and agile agencies are needed more than ever to help brands and organizations navigate a complex world. Joel is insight-driven, loves design and UX, and is the host of CreativeMornings/DC . Send us a text Support the show
S5 E10 · Fri, September 18, 2020
Robert L. Longyear III, VP Digital Health and Innovation at Avenu & Wanderly, and Author of "Innovating for Wellness
Robert L. Longyear III , author of " Innovating for Wellness, " is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur . Innovating for Wellness examines crucial innovations at the intersection of digital health technology and value-based payment. Robert speaks with George for an in-depth conversation about health care policy, innovation, and how that relates to health-tech & mHealth. Their chat delves into how this relates to patient-generated clinical data, human care teams, and telehealth as part of the patient journey. *** Avenue —a Wanderly company—is a digital health company with a mission to provide highly modular and scalable care management programs with technology and clinical staff whose model supports turn-key remote-patient monitoring, chronic disease management, and post-acute services. Their belief is that driving patient-based innovations is the best path forward toward building a health system that promotes and proactively assists patients in their pursuits of health and wellness in light of the chronic disease epidemic facing the U.S. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E9 · Fri, September 04, 2020
Erik Rind, founder and CEO of Imagine BC
George speaks to Erik Rind the CEO of Imagine BC on this episode. ImagineBC aims to be for blockchain technology what “You’ve got mail” was for the Internet. It's a membership based platform that helps its community earn money for sharing their data. Inspired by a talk that Jaron Lanier gave, Erik started the company to correct the privacy and ethical issues that big tech companies pose to their users. In this conversation Erik shares his vision for how people can begin to be compensated for sharing their data. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E8 · Fri, August 21, 2020
Dawn Myers founder THE MOST and DC Director, The Vinetta Project
On this episode, George speaks with Dawn Myers, founder of THE MOST and of The Vinetta Project. THE MOST is a beauty-tech company looking to disrupt an $87 Billion dollar Industry featuring natural hair products for women of color, to help address the invisible pain points in textured hair styling. Dawn lives to inspire entrepreneurs to walk in their purpose and build out their visions through her legal background and work as an entrepreneur. Dawn is a start-up ecosystem architect, having launched and managed educational programming for entrepreneurs throughout the Washington metropolitan area. As Ambassador to Black Girl Ventures and Director at The Vinetta Project, Dawn develops seminars, bootcamps, and accelerator programming for up and coming founders of color. The Vinetta Project is a capital platform and deal flow pipeline that supports high growth female tech founders. It helps source high potential female founders with proven business models, offering them unprecedented access to proprietary events, resources, exclusive networks and capital from vetted investors. Vinetta has one of the largest databases of Seed to Series A female founders in North America, and has helped women access over $180 million in early stage investment. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E7 · Fri, August 07, 2020
Chad Frey founder and CEO of Attilah
Chad Frey is guest on this episode in a policy discussion about the advancement of the hemp industry as a whole. As a board member of four industry associations, Chad is an expert on the legal initiatives, industry policy and federal compliance regarding hemp and cannabis regulations. As the executive director for the Nebraska Hemp Industries Association—one of the nation’s leading hemp advocacy organizations—Chad works closely with legislators to help create new infrastructure for a new commodity with the purpose of guiding the industry in the right direction. Even though we are living in a very progressive cultural climate, Chad claims that the biggest obstacle the industry faces is lack of education and the stigma associated with the hemp and legal cannabis industries which fuel his mission. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E6 · Fri, July 24, 2020
Dave Forbes "Saucepreneur" and founder of Disturbingly Delicious Foods
Dave Forbes is the food entrepreneur and owner of Disturbingly Delicious Foods . His sauce creations are healthier than most of the stuff in the grocery store that also taste great. Dave's first creation was a kale-based substitute for ketchup when Forbes was throwing a high school graduation party for his son. After obtaining a patent on this product, he began selling "Kalechup" at the Falls Church Farmers market. He's since gone on to create over 70 different sauces which he sells in a retail storefront and kitchen including "Mayonot," "Faux Queso," and "Yumchup." Dave's background as a software design guru has helped inform how he goes about creating his unique food creations, many of which are great for vegans, people on low-sodium diets, or those doing the Whole 30 or Keto diet. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E5 · Fri, July 10, 2020
Jonathan Wasserstrum founder and CEO of SquareFoot commercial real estate start-up
George speaks with Jonathan Wasserstrum the CEO of SquareFoot. SquareFoot is a tech-driven commercial real estate company that helps companies find their next office space by providing transparent access to inventory, brokerage services, and a flexible spaces. The New York City-based start-up, which was created in 2011, raised $16 million in 2019 in a Series B financing round having raised $29 million total since its founding. SquareFoot’s platform features over 300,000 office listings, with 5,000 new listings posted monthly. The company has executed over 1,300 leases to date. Sponsor: Start your podcast with Buzzsprout ! Send us a text Support the show
S5 E4 · Fri, June 26, 2020
Jake Sandler CEO of ChangeRoots, a political fundraising app
Jake Sandler, CEO and Founder of ChangeRoots is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. ChangeRoots is an app designed to help build a post-partisan political system in the United States. The app provides easy access to information about politicians, insights into their behavior, and allows users to easily provide positive or negative feedback through their campaign contributions. The platform also clearly identifies which politicians’ behaviors are partisan or post-partisan. Their mission is to help root out toxic partisanship by using micro-donations to reward leaders with integrity and fire self-interested partisans, equip the public to influence politicians to prioritize wellbeing over political loyalty. **UPDATE @ 1:30 pm on 6/26/2020: ChangeRoots will be shutting down. In an email statement from Jake: "We are returning investors 100% of the money they've put into this latest round and dissolving ChangeRoots on July 3rd. It's been a beautiful journey. We are deeply grateful for all those who believed in us and supported us." Send us a text Support the show
S5 E3 · Fri, June 12, 2020
The Alchemy of Entrepreneurship with Jessica Carson author of "Wired this Way" and Expert in Residence at the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Jessica Carson is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur where she talks about the complex wiring of start-up founders. Jessica is the Expert in Residence on Entrepreneur Mental Health and Wellbeing at Georgetown University , and is the author of “Wired This Way.” She’s also a former Director at NextGen Venture Partners . In this illuminating conversation, which happened back in April, she delves into her new book "Wired this Way" where she talks about the archetypes of creators and the unique mental health issues they face, such as burnout, substance abuse, and stress. " Wired This Way " is "a user’s manual for self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-care as an entrepreneurial spirit." Send us a text Support the show
S5 E2 · Fri, May 29, 2020
Musician Rude Kid-da-ReggaeRap Inventor (AKA Denton Malcolm) the founder & chair of D.A.M. Companies, LLC
George speaks with musician and entrepreneur Denton A. Malcolm, Chairman of D.A.M Companies, LLC known as Rude Kid-da-ReggaeRap Inventor, who has been implementing the new genre ReggaeRap™ over the last fourteen years as part of the Rude Kid Entertainment Label Group. He is currently promoting his new hit single " How We Roll " in rotation in the major US markets, UK, Canada, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. We talk about his work in the fashion, print, and media industries with his other ventures, Vibez Universal Productions, Vibez Universal, LLC, Bomb.com Magazine, and Celebrity Style Catering. Send us a text Support the show
S5 E1 · Fri, May 15, 2020
Mikey Heard, real estate investor and entrepreneur, founder Meetin.org, partner TapDrive
George speaks to his friend Mikey Heard, an entrepreneur he met over a decade ago. When working as a web developer he created the social group Meetin.org which he grew from a Washington, DC based events group to a volunteer-run international organization planning real life events in cities worldwide. After working on that idea he worked on Tap Drive, a read only HD with Willie Blount (Episode 4) which his team was able to raise money for, but wasn't able to successfully launch. He talks about growing up poor on a farm commune in California and the drastic change he experienced moving to San Francisco. Mikey now focuses full time on his real estate portfolio thinking of his next new project. Thinking of creating a podcast? Buzzsprout is the easiest way to start your show! Send us a text Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
S4 E9 · Thu, January 23, 2020
DC Entrepreneur Live Show: How I quit my office job to start a business
How I Made the Leap to Starting My Own Business is part of The DC Entrepreneur Live Show which happened on Thursday, May 30 at 7 pm. On the show you'll hear from three different entrepreneurs in a panel discussion: Chad Hall, the founder and CEO of remodelmate, a marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations online. Chad also worked in sales and growth at online daily deals company LivingSocial. Monica Kang, founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox® where she helps companies and leaders transform their organizations through the power of creativity. She's also the author of Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work. Andrew Dana, co-owner of DC's highly successful, Timber Pizza Co and buzzed about new sister restaurant, Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli.) From the "Boca Raton-meets-Brooklyn" interior at the deli to serving up delicious pies from their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, this native Washingtonian is bringing something new to the DC food scene. Special thanks to Alex Vidales @dcpodfest and Spaces co-working for helping produce the show. https://dcentrepreneur.brownpapertickets.com Send us a text Support the show
S4 E8 · Fri, October 04, 2019
Francesco Amodeo Owner of Don Ciccio & Figli distillery specializing in Italian liquors
On this episode of DC Entrepreneur, George speaks to Francesco Amodeo the owner and president of Don Ciccio & Figli on location at his distillery in Ivy City. The establishment, which features both a production facility and tasting bar, is bringing amari-based craft cocktails to DC based on recipes from Amodeo's family from the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Amaro drinks are bitter herbal liquers commonly consumed as digestifs. From Don Ciccio's website: Francesco ‘Ciccio’ Amodeo began his journey in the hospitality industry as a young boy growing up in the small town of Furore, Italy, a quaint, tight-knit hamlet of just over 800 residents. With an extended family supplying the town with its most celebrated chefs, winemakers, and artisanal liqueur makers, Amodeo became an epicure at a young age, and began his life-long love affair with hospitality. Deciding to follow in his family’s footsteps, Amodeo got his first job at the age of 14, working under the mentorship of Marisa Cuomo, one of Italy’s most respected winemakers. He continued his apprenticeship at his uncle's restaurant in Positano. Uncle Amodeo soon pulled young Francesco behind the cocktail bar, and in that moment, an Amalfi Coast alchemist was born. He had found his true calling in hospitality, and Francesco continued his tutelage at the town’s only resort. At Furore Inn Resort young Amodeo came of age, and received many specialized certifications of his expertise. In 2004, he became a Master of Food and Beverage Management, but not before his certification as a Master Sommelier for the A.I.S. of Napoli, Italy. He is a Master Barman through the A.I.B.E.S. of Salerno too. In the spirit of adventure, Francesco travelled to Washington D.C. in 2005. Seeing its potential as an epicurean capital, he decided to return in February 2006 to make D.C. his home. Francesco became prominent in the evolving hospitality scene, lending his expertise to notable establishments including Butterfield 9, Hook, Café Milano, and Bibiana Osteria Enoteca. But there was something else stirring in his blood. Francesco began to research and experiment with handcrafted liqueurs in his free time. With over a century of family history in the business, at the age of 29, Francesco started Don Ciccio & Figli. His vision: to bring the signature flavors of his hometown back to life, and share the artisanal ‘Rosoli’ with the world. Send us a text Support the show
S4 E7 · Fri, September 20, 2019
Steve Salis owner of Kramerbooks, Ted's Bulletin & Sidekick Bakery, Federalist Pig, and founder of &pizza and Prefab Partners
George speaks with Steve Salis a DC-Based, serial entrepreneur and executive, who has founded an impressive portfolio of brands under his company Salis Holdings . He’s the owner of Kramerbooks and Afterwords cafe—the iconic 44 year old bookstore in Dupont Circle—the owner of Ted’s Bulletin ; the founder of Federalist Pig American BBQ restaurant; a co-founder of real estate venture Prefab Partners: and former CEO of &pizza . In Ballston, Virginia he’s recently opened Sidekick Bakery. Steve has invested in these concepts because he believes in the strength of their collective brands, saying "anytime you're buying a company, it's like you're buying someone's art." Steve talks about his path to becoming a business owner and his motto and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to "get comfortable being uncomfortable." Send us a text Support the show
S4 E6 · Fri, September 06, 2019
Chris Brauckmuller, Chief Product Officer of Fundrise, real estate investment platform
In this episode George speaks with Chris Brauckmuller , Chief Product Officer and Creative Director of Fundrise . Chris is involved in all investor-facing aspects of the business, from new product development to the visual presentation of the platform. Prior to joining the Fundrise team, Chris ran his own independent interactive design studio for three years and spent two years as an interactive designer at a large digital agency, where he took design leadership on accounts for the Fortune 500, including Microsoft and BAE Systems. Fundrise allows individuals to diversify their portfolios into private market real estate investments. Fundrise launched their first online opportunity seven years ago after working with the SEC through multiple filings and audits. The concept was largely made possible due to the JOBS Act of 2012 . As a result, Fundrise has invested in nearly $2 billion worth of real estate across the country and has 500,000 members. Send us a text Support the show
S4 E5 · Fri, August 23, 2019
Mimi Millard founder and CEO of De Lune, locally-made menstrual pain products
Today's guest is Mimi Millard, the CEO and founder of De Lune. De Lune helps those experiencing period pain find relief through its safe and natural Pain Tonics, PMS Pills and chocolates. The origin of Mimi's products came from when she fainted due to complications from a popular painkiller she used to treat her debilitating period pain. From there, she began experimenting with the different organic herbs and natural ingredients to help with dysmenorrhea, while working out of DC's Union Kitchen. Mimi then built a team of researchers, physicians, and dietitians to create the products and help manage and eliminate some of the worst period symptoms—which the company calls "Solutions designed for bleeders by bleeders." Send us a text Support the show
S4 E4 · Fri, August 09, 2019
David McCourt billionaire entrepreneur, author of Total Rethink, founder and chair of Granahan McCourt Capital
David McCourt is an Irish-American entrepreneur and founder of Granahan McCourt Capital. McCourt speaks about his new book "Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries." McCourt is one of the world’s most successful, award-winning business people, widely recognized for using technology and innovation to improve the lives of underserved communities by deploying new revolutionary ways of thinking. Over the last thirty years he has founded or bought twenty companies in nine countries, becoming a leader in the technology, media and telecommunications industries. An Emmy award-winning producer, McCourt’s work has included prime-time documentaries that highlight the world’s most prominent problems. McCourt’s production of critically acclaimed children’s TV series Reading Rainbow became the most watched show in the classroom in the United States. Send us a text Support the show
S4 E3 · Wed, July 24, 2019
Shafer Minnick founder of Pulse House of Fitness fitness studio
Today's guest is Shafer Minnick, owner and founder of PULSE House of Fitness which features DC’s first and only VersaClimber fitness studio. Shafer is a former SoulCycle instructor who discovered the VersaClimber when he was undergoing physical therapy after a work-related injury and is betting big that people in the District will love the experience—not to mention the brief, half-hour workouts that take place at PULSE. Shafer also discusses his own personal fitness journey from achieving major weight loss and conquering emotional eating to becoming a Top Instructor for ClassPass. Send us a text Support the show
S4 E2 · Wed, June 26, 2019
Dr. Joesph Cardillo author of Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body's Energies for Your Best Life
In this episode we catch up with Dr. Joseph Cardillo, PhD , an inspirational speaker and sought after expert on personal energy with a conversation about how entrepreneurs can stay energized and avoid burn-out. Dr. Joe is a nationally best-selling author of several books in the fields of health, mind-body-spirit, and psychology. His books include Body Intelligence – Harness Your Body’s Energies for Your Best Life; Can I Have Your Attention- How to Think Fast, Find Your Focus and Sharpen Your Concentration; and the body-energy classic, Be Like Water and he has co-written books for Harvard Health Publications. Dr. Cardillo is an expert in Attention Training™ and creative thinking and has taught his methods to over 20,000 students at various institutions. He holds a PhD in holistic psychology and mind-body-medicine. Feature articles on Dr. Cardillo’s work have appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Toronto Globe, The Seattle Post, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, REBOUND (The Official Publication of the National Basketball Retired Players Association), Family Circle, FIRST for Women, Women’s Health.Com, Curve, American Fitness Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Natural Health, Natural Solutions, MSN, The TodayShow.Com, AOL, Natural Awakenings and GoodHouseKeeping.com. “O” (The Oprah magazine) and The Chicago Tribune. Send us a text Support the show
S4 E1 · Wed, June 19, 2019
Hannah Olson CEO and co-founder of Chronically Capable, flexible jobs platform for chronically ill workers
After getting diagnosed with Lyme Disease, Hannah Olson's mind was intact, but the physical demands of a traditional 9-5 job were not compatible with her treatment—nearly forcing her out of the workforce. Rather than accept this fate, Hannah founded Chronically Capable on the simple belief that no one should ever have to decide between their health or their ambitions. Over 133 million Americans suffer from a chronic illness and have to sacrifice their dreams to accommodate their illness. With Chronically Capable, workers only need to work when they feel well enough, and get paid before their medical bills are due. Her startup hopes to bring a previously ignored pool of talent into the workforce. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E20 · Wed, April 17, 2019
Martin Ditto President and CEO of Ditto Residential
Martin Ditto, President and CEO of Ditto Residential , a leading-edge urban design and development company, is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur . Ditto is looking to make his mark in "wellness real estate" and build out a co-living concept in the District. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E19 · Wed, April 03, 2019
Kestrel Linder, CEO and co-founder GiveCampus
George speaks with Kestrel Linder, CEO of GiveCampus on this episode of DC Trep. GiveCampus is a digital fundraising and volunteer management platform for educational institutions which is used by more than 600 leading schools around the country. Kestrel talks about the need to modernize philanthropy for the next generation and how technology can help higher ed institutions keep their alumni engaged by making fundraising an enjoyable and social experience. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E18 · Wed, March 13, 2019
Chad Hall, founder and CEO of remodelmate, renovation start-up
George speaks with Chad Hall , founder and CEO of remodelmate , a marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations online. Remodelmate is a local business whose main focus is bathroom renovations. Homeowners get quotes, plans, permits, materials, and book labor all through their site and the entire process is managed by a project concierge to make sure renovations finish on-time and on-budget. Born to first-generation Jamaican immigrants in New York, Chad has been an innovator and an entrepreneur his entire life. Hall worked in sales and growth in DC-based, online daily deals company LivingSocial and as a product specialist at regional general contracting powerhouse Long Fence. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E17 · Wed, February 27, 2019
Andrew Dana, co-owner Timber Pizza and Call Your Mother deli
Andrew Dana, is guest on today's episode. He's the co-owner of DC's highly successful, Timber Pizza Co and buzzed-about new sister restaurant, Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli.) From the "Boca Raton-meets-Brooklyn" interior at the deli to serving up delicious pies from their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, this native Washingtonian is bringing something new to the DC food scene. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E16 · Thu, February 21, 2019
Jason Fudin, CEO of WhyHotel, hotel pop-up
George speaks with Jason Fudin CEO and co-founder of WhyHotel, an alternative lodging service that operates pop-up hotels in newly built, luxury apartment buildings. His startup recently secured $10 million in Series A funding from Highland Capital Partners after scoring $3.9 million in seed funding earlier this year. WhyHotel has properties in DC and Baltimore and is expanding into Ballston Quarter, Centro Arlington and The Boro in Tysons. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E15 · Wed, February 13, 2019
Justin Antonipillai, CEO WireWheel, former Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce
This episode's guest is Justin Antonipillai CEO of WireWheel, a cloud-based data privacy and protection platform that helps companies manage compliance with global privacy regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. Justin is the former acting Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce working under Secretary Penny Pritzker during the Obama administration. There, he led the Economics and Statistics Administration, which includes two of our nation's leading information agencies: the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From 2013 until 2016, Mr. Antonipillai led the U.S. Negotiating Team in reaching the E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield with Europe. He also previously worked as a partner with Arnold and Porter representing private equity, M&A, corporate restructuring and commerce and bankruptcy litigations. Mr. Antonipillai was selected one of the "Top 40 Lawyers Under 40" by Washingtonian Magazine, and one of the "Top 40 Business People Under 40" by the Washington Business Journal. In 2016, Mr. Antonipillai was awarded the National Intelligence Medallion by Director James Clapper. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E14 · Wed, February 06, 2019
Byron Reese, CEO Gigaom; Author of The Fourth Age, Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity
Author, futurist, and entrepreneur Byron Reese speaks about robots, AI, and the future of technology and humanity. Find out about the differences between general AI and narrow AI, the ethics of technology and innovation, and if robots will take all our jobs through automation. Byron is a great thinker and thought leader about technology, and his vision of the future is generally an optimistic one. We talk about his book The Fourth Age, which give a history of the evolution of tools in our society, offering a vision for a technology-filled future. "Technology is like this little trick that humans learn to multiply what we’re able to do."—Byron Reese Send us a text Support the show
S3 E13 · Wed, January 23, 2019
Melanie Charlton and Julie Weber, partners at Brllnt marketing company
George speaks with Melanie Charlton and Julie Weber, the partners of Brllnt on this episode. We talk about the stark realities of running a marketing agency, the art of compromise in entrepreneurship, and their journey of keeping a marketing design firm afloat during a rough patch. They also talk about what they've learned working for some of their clients, and how they lead their company with both candor and compassion. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E12 · Wed, January 09, 2019
Casey Berman, Managing Director of Camber Creek venture capital firm
In this episode you'll hear from Casey Berman the Managing Director of Camber Creek, a strategic venture capital firm with offices in DC and New York. Their portfolio includes local start-up companies Fundrise, GoCanvas, and WhyHotel. Casey talks about the real estate technology market, Camber Creek's approach to "de-risking" investments, and what he looks for in a start-up as a venture capitalist. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E11 · Wed, December 26, 2018
Toya Gavin, founder of Legally Bold and the Toya Gavin virtual law firm
George speaks with Toya Gavin the founder of Legally Bold, a consulting business designed to help women lawyers find a path to career satisfaction. She's also the founder of Toya Gavin Law a virtual law firm set up to help entrepreneurs with business formation, contracts, and IP law. Toya has a J.D. from George Washington University Law School and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E10 · Wed, December 12, 2018
Eric Kozlik, CEO of Modern Bar Cart, Embitterment DC
George speaks wth Eric Kozlik, founder of the Modern Bar Cart podcast and Embitterment Bitters where he talks shop about entrepreneurship, podcasting, cocktails, and poetry. The Modern Bar Cart Podcast is a cocktail podcast for home bartenders and industry pros alike and features interviews with bartenders, distillers, and cocktail authors. Eric regularly does deep dives into the most important topics in mixology, creating your portal into the shaken, stirred, strained, and garnished world. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E9 · Wed, December 05, 2018
Gareth Lewis, CEO and founder Sekoyia eco-friendly subscription box
George speaks with Gareth Lewis, founder of Sekoyia, a subscription box company that offers environmentally friendly products. We talk about how he is helping build an eco-impact movement empowering subscribers to make a positive environmental difference. Gareth also speaks about why we need to focus on sustainability and creating green-collar jobs. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E8 · Sun, November 25, 2018
2018 Timmy Awards Winners and conversation with Peter Korbel StoreMe, Blender Workspace, Fojol Bros.
This episode features the Fourth Annual Timmy Award Winners from the event that took place on October 25 in Washington, DC. Featured are Andrew Aragon, Melissa Theiss, Theresa Hebert of Best Tech Startup Quorum; Best Tech Manager Rochelle Sanchirico of mHelpDesk; Mitch Phillips and Nazanin Ramezani of Whereowhere, Best Tech Work Culture; and Grant Elliot, CEO Ostendio, Best Tech Workplace for Diversity. Also featured is a conversation with Peter Korbel founder of StoreMe an app-based luggage storage solution who also was a co-founder of Blender Workspace in NYC and Fojol Brothers food truck in Washington, DC. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E7 · Wed, November 14, 2018
Marcus Bullock, CEO Flikshop
Marcus Bullock, CEO and founder of Flikshop talks about his journey into entrepreneurship as a returned citizen after he served a prison sentence in his youth. Flikshop is a tech startup that allows users to communicate with an incarcerated family member or friend via a mobile app which prints their digital message out as a postcard and mails it for 99 cents. The idea came from when Bullock remembered how meaningful it was to hear from the outside world while in prison. Bullock also talks about what he has learned as an entrepreneur, his ideas about tech innovation, and his thoughts about start-up life. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E6 · Wed, November 07, 2018
Sheena Franklin, CEO and founder Well-Kept Beauty
Sheena Franklin, former lobbyist and creator of Well-Kept Beauty is this week's guest on DC Entrepreneur. We talk about how she changed her career path, the state of the FDA's regulations of the cosmetics industry, and how the app she created helps people learn about expiry dates for their makeup and skincare products. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E5 · Sun, October 21, 2018
Sahaj Sharda, author of Extinction of the Price Tag, CEO and Founder Dynos
Sahaj Sharda, CEO and founder of Dynos and author of the book Extinction of the Price Tag is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. Sharda speaks about his book, which he published with New Degree Press as part of his studies at Georgetown. He speaks about how companies are benefiting from dynamic pricing, who is using it, and how he became interested in the topic. Sahaj also talks about his company Dynos and how he applied the concept of dynamic pricing to drive customers to the the local restaurant scene in off-peak hours. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E4 · Sun, October 07, 2018
Elise Whang, CEO and co-founder of LePrix
CEO and co-founder of LePrix Elise Whang talks about the rebranding of her luxury fashion consignment startup from the initial concept called SnobSwap. A first time founder, Whang talks about how she found her footing as an entrepreneur, how she's gone about fundraising for her company, and her experience as a female founder in the startup ecosystem. Elise has been recognized as one of DC's 40 Power Women, DCA Live Red Hot Entrepreneur, and 40 under 40 in Tech. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E3 · Sun, September 30, 2018
Nathan SooHoo of Trulioo, Global Identity Verification Service
Nathan SooHoo is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. Nathan served as Business Development Manager for Trulioo where he helped build partnerships and worked on strategic sales for the company's GlobalGateway product before moving to Facebook. Nathan is also an investment committee member for the UCLA VC Fund whose portfolio includes Cloudera, DogVacay, Twitter, SolarCity, SmartestK12, RivalMe, Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, and Vicept Therapeutics. He is also formerly the lead analyst for Venture Scanner, a startup market reporting and data research firm. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E2 · Sun, September 23, 2018
Monica Kang, author of Rethink Creativity, CEO and founder Innovators Box
Monica Kang is this week's guest on DC Entrepreneur. Monica is the author of Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work. The book was born out of her own challenge of becoming 'unstuck' by changing up the daily routines and habits to which we are accustomed. Monica is also the Founder and CEO of InnovatorsBox where she helps companies and leaders transform their organizations through the power of creativity. Monica teaches entrepreneurship at BAU International. Send us a text Support the show
S3 E1 · Sun, September 16, 2018
Gbenga Ogunjimi, author of Borderless Voice, founder of Go Global, Inc.
Gbenga Ogunjimi is an identity strategist, speaker and advisor who redefined his career as an international entrepreneur. He is the author of "Borderless Voice, The Power of Telling your Story and Defining your Identity" and is the founder of GO Global, Inc. where he is a coach and consultant who regularly speaks to groups about how they can find their brand identity. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E18 · Fri, March 09, 2018
Jonathan Wossene, Founder, MELTED ELEMENT candles
Meet entrepreneur Jonathan Wossene who shares his story about creating Melted Element candles, a premium retail business he started from his apartment in Alexandria, Virginia. Melted Element candles are destination-inspired, soy-based candles which burn clean, something that differentiates them from the rest of the marketplace. Jonathan tells the story of how his cat inspired the business and helped launch him on a new trajectory to create the premium candles, which have appeared at the West Elm pop-up at Union Market, the Ritz Carlton and featured on CNN. He also shares stories about his love of music and flight, and a previous startup he worked on in the aerospace industry. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E17 · Fri, February 16, 2018
Dr. Gerald Gordon, President and CEO Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Dr. Gerald Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. He discusses the resources available for business startups in Fairfax County, which is home to some of the largest private sector employers in the region. Fairfax has the highest density of startups in NoVa according to Fosterly's 2016 census, and is also home to many large IT and government contracting businesses. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E16 · Fri, February 09, 2018
Jay Kim, Chief Strategy Officer, Upskill
George speaks to Jay Kim, Chief Strategy Officer of Upskill. We talk about the Skylight platform for smart glasses, the internet of things, and how Augmented Reality will take over the world as part of Industry 4.0. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E15 · Sat, January 20, 2018
Brett Freeman and Alex DelSordo, founders Grape Intentions wine club
This episode of DC Entrepreneur Radio features Brett and Alex who started Grape Intentions, a wine club that helps do good by giving a percent of their online purchases to select charities. Brett who had training as a sommelier and Alex had run a rowing repair shop, a sport the two friends have in common. They talk about how they developed the startup, the issues and challenge behind shipping a product like wine, and how they developed a 'palate picker' algorithm to help customers confused by foreign wine labels discover the ideal wines for them. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E14 · Thu, December 21, 2017
Sam Sabin, Tech Reporter, DC Inno
George speaks with Sam Sabin, tech reporter with DC Inno, a local blog that covers what's happening in the technology startup scene in Washington, DC. In this episode, we review some of the big tech headlines of 2017 and speak about what's in store for the future of the region. [Full Length edit] Send us a text Support the show
S2 E13 · Fri, December 08, 2017
Isaac Oates, CEO and founder Justworks HR
George speaks with Isaac Oates, founder of Justworks, via remote conversation in this episode of DC Entrepreneur. The company raised $33 million dollars after their last Series C round for a total of $53 million over the past five years. Isaac talks about his career path from being in the U.S. Army reserve, to selling his company Adtuitive to Etsy. He also speaks about Justworks' value proposition, the tech behind the scenes that runs the company, and the unique regulatory challenges of working on a company that focuses on HR. This episode also features special guest to the studio Charlotte the dog, who unexpectedly makes her first appearance as co-host of the show. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E12 · Fri, November 17, 2017
Lance Kramer, co-founder, Meridian Hill Pictures, producer, "City of Trees"
Listen to my conversation with Lance Kramer about starting Meridian Hill Pictures, a production company he founded with his brother Brandon, both of whom created the documentary, "City of Trees" (now on Netflix). Send us a text Support the show
S2 E11 · Fri, October 20, 2017
Jennifer Crawford, DC Podfest, Podcaster, Owner Social Media Rescue
Podcaster Jennifer Crawford is guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. We discuss the upcoming DC Podfest on November 10-11, and why she thought DC needed to have its own conference focusing on podcasters. Jennifer discusses the challenges creative entrepreneurs face, and why it's even tougher for creative class to get recognized for their talent. She also talks about her work helping people with their social media campaigns, her work for Podbean, and her improv troupe: the Improv Imps, and how she's been balancing this with her podcast the Jelly Vision show! Send us a text Support the show
S2 E10 · Fri, September 22, 2017
Nicole Gallub, AKA DJ Neekola, founder and CEO Pelonkey
Nicole Gallub is guest today on D.C. Entrepreneur. We talk about her transformation from cybersecurity analyst into pink-haired DJ Neekola and founder of Pelonkey, an artist management agency that works with performers, DJs, performers, fire spinners, photo booth vendors, graffiti artists and more. You'll also get to listen to her DJ mix at the end of the broadcast. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E9 · Fri, September 01, 2017
Alex Villanueva, CEO, Sprynt
This episode features Alex Villanueva, founder and CEO of Sprynt, a shuttle service for North Arlington. Sprynt differentiates itself from other ride share services with free rides. Their business model derives from selling advertising to local businesses to get the word out. Alex also talks about his switch from being a CPA to becoming an entrepreneur. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E8 · Fri, August 18, 2017
Amelia Friedman, co-founder, Hatch; co-director Vinetta Project's DC chapter
Amelia Friedman is our guest on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Hatch, a Y Combinator-funded app and software development startup. Amelia also helped establish the Vinetta Project's DC chapter which helps women entrepreneurs around the region. Her first startup was a non-profit called the Student Language Exchange when she was a student at Brown University. Amelia talks about her experience as a startup founder, her work in the DC tech scene, and how she and her partner helped bootstrap their startup idea by creating a card game to raise capital. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E7 · Fri, August 04, 2017
Sarah Van Dell, CEO Plum Relish
In this episode, George speaks with Sarah Van Dell, CEO of Plum Relish, a District startup that offers lunch catering for office workers and events. Sarah speaks about her path as a startup founder, and how the idea began while she was working for the Advisory Board Company. She also talks about her all-women advisory board, her business partnerships, and why "Food Tech" is the next big thing. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E6 · Fri, July 21, 2017
Kate Glantz, CEO and founder Heartful.ly, SEED Spot
George talks with social entrepreneurship founder Kate Glantz who built Heartful.ly Registry, a wedding registry website where couples can raise money to help charities and non-profits. Kate, a Tory Burch Foundation fellow is director of DC Entrepreneur Initiatives at SEED SPOT and involved with Halcyon Incubator, and Vinetta Project. Kate speaks about her journey from serving in the Peace Corps in Tanzania to becoming an entrepreneur, navigating the DC Tech scene, and her take on failure vs success as a startup founder. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E5 · Fri, July 07, 2017
Pierre Malko, CEO and President, Ouli mobile concierge app; Dante, Inc.
Today's DC Entrepreneur features a conversation with Pierre Malko, President and CEO of Ouli, a mobile concierge app that serves the local DC area. Ouli helps connect people with local merchants that have great offers for people looking for a place to eat, go out with friends, and celebrate life’s occasions. The business model lets merchants pay for only when customers have come through the app. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E4 · Sat, June 24, 2017
Grant Elliott, Founder & CEO Ostendio
In today's episode of DC Entrepreneur, Grant Elliott, Founder and CEO of Ostendio speaks with George. The word Ostendio in Latin means to show or demonstrate, and Grant helps illustrate his journey from working in the corporate world to founding a Cyber Security & Information Management company. He talks about his work as a Mentor and Instructor to startups and his own unique journey as an entrepreneur. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E3 · Fri, June 09, 2017
Hal Shelton, Author on business plans, SCORE Association board member, angel investor with Blu Venture Investors, LLC
Hal Shelton, board member of SCORE Association, and angel investor with Blu Venture Investors, LLC is today's guest on D.C. Entrepreneur. Shelton, the author of "The Secrets of Writing Successful Business Plans," shares his advice to entrepreneurs starting to map out their business. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E2 · Fri, May 19, 2017
Daniel Turissini, owner of Recharj meditation and power nap studio
George speaks with Daniel Turissini, owner of Recharj--a modern meditation and power nap studio in Washington, DC. Daniel left a career in cybersecurity to focus on creating health and wellness options for District residents. We talk about mindfulness, meditation, and how proper sleep are essential tools for today's entrepreneurs. Send us a text Support the show
S2 E1 · Fri, May 05, 2017
Dionna Dorsey of District of Clothing & Dionna Dorsey Design, creative with 202Creates
On this show, George speaks with Dionna Dorsey, a Creative Director from Springfield, Virginia. She is the founder of District of Clothing, and head of Dionna Dorsey Design, a creative design boutique that specializes in graphic design, art direction, brand strategy, and website development. Dionna is also a featured creative as part of 202 Creates, an initiative of D.C.'s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E20 · Fri, April 21, 2017
Brandon Luong of WeTogether and DMV Startup
George speaks with Brandon Luong, Product Manager for WeTogether and the brains behind DMV Startup. Brandon was also a co-organizer for the DC Tech Meetup. Brandon speaks about his love for DC Tech, diversity in the tech startup community, and his growing up around entrepreneurs as a "restaurant baby." Send us a text Support the show
S1 E19 · Fri, April 07, 2017
Michael Sabat of @MSSG, a Facebook messaging service for marketers
In this conversation, George speaks with Michael Sabat, founder of @Mssg which helps marketers increase conversions and decrease Cost Per Acquisitions (CPAs). An organization can connect @Mssg to an existing Facebook Ad Campaign or other page, measure the results, and compare the results to their other touchpoints. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E18 · Fri, March 24, 2017
Stephen Jefferson, Founder of Bloom labs: a geolocation platform for journalists
In this show, George speaks with Stephen Jefferson co-founder of Bloom Labs. Bloom is a geolocation platform that helps journalists and other content creators add a geographic ID tag to where they are covering their stories from. Bloom was created as a part of Stephen's passion for local communities and technology, leading him to become a recent fellow at the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at CUNY. Stephen grew up in the Washington DC region, working as a web developer and strategist for small businesses and non-profits throughout the region. He formed a non-profit to raise awareness for skateboard parks in northern Virginia while in high school and has been an innovator ever since. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E17 · Thu, March 02, 2017
Dana Matassa, Royal Blue Fine Clothing
George speaks with Dana Matassa, Owner of Royal Blue Fine Clothing, a custom-made men's clothier in the Washington, DC area. All Royal Blue suits and shirts are handmade from the highest quality fabrics for a purely custom tailored garment. Dana talks about how he found his passion for clothes and dressing well, and his almost accidental foray into business as an entrepreneur. Dana also shares his insight into understanding dress codes, the marks of quality and style in clothing, and the essential menswear accessories all men should consider wearing for a refined look. [This is the full length interview.] Send us a text Support the show
S1 E16 · Fri, February 10, 2017
Frank V. Taylor, co-founder Fosterly, founder RESTIN, WeDC Ambassador organizer
George speaks with Frank V. Taylor, Co-Founder of Fosterly, which recently released a new study based on a survey of DC based startups. Frank is also the leader of RESTIN, a massage chair wellness company which he started as a student at the College of William and Mary. Frank is active in the DC Tech community and is the organizer of the WeDC ambassador program which represents the Washington, DC area at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. This is the long edit of this interview. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E15 · Fri, January 13, 2017
Joel Sprechman, One Great Gut
George speaks with Joel Sprechman, Founder of One Great Gut, a Benefit Corporation, and the #1 science-backed gut health resource. Hear Joel's personal journey and transformation from how he went from being a DC-based IT engineer to starting a health and wellness organization in San Diego. This is the a long edit of the interview. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E14 · Fri, December 09, 2016
Lily Cua, co-founder, Aspire
George speaks with Lily Cua, Co-founder of Aspire, a DC based start-up that helps companies make smart investments in offering workplace perks so that they can recruit, engage and retain the best talent. in this conversation, Lily shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and why a company's culture matters. This is the full length interview of the episode. The radio edit which aired [12-9-16] is available on MixCloud. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E13 · Fri, November 25, 2016
Ira Koretsky, CEO, The Chief Storyteller
George interviews Ira Koretsky, the CEO of The Chief Storyteller®. Ira shares his experiences about marketing, cross-cultural communications, executive storytelling, and how to perfect your elevator speech. This is the full length interview of the episode. The radio edit which aired [11-25-16] is available on MixCloud. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E12 · Fri, November 11, 2016
Morgan Hirsh, CEO, Morgan's (now Public Goods)
George interviews Morgan Hirsh the Montreal-based CEO of subscription-box e-commerce business Morgan's. Morgan's delivers a monthly box of essential toiletries and goods to its members, with a beta-test program now offering its products at-cost. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E11 · Fri, October 28, 2016
Omer Aru, Owner, Escape Room Herndon
D.C. Entrepreneur is back for a second season in this conversation with Omer Aru, owner of The Escape Room in Herndon, Virginia. We talk about solving puzzles, teambuilding, and how solving puzzles has a lot in common with entrepreneurship and business ownership. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E10 · Fri, August 12, 2016
David Ramos, Knowledge Commons DC, KCDC; Design instructor American University
Today, D.C. Entrepreneur is in conversation with David Ramos of Knowledge Commons DC, and graphic design faculty at American University. We talk about the history and background of KCDC and the convergence of technology and design. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E9 · Fri, July 29, 2016
Cherian Thomas, Co-Founder & CEO Spotluck
George sits down in conversation with Cherian Thomas, Chairman and CEO of Spotluck. Cherian has taken the Spotluck app from a Georgetown University Masters thesis to the number 1 dining app on the iTunes App Store. The app's gamified UX makes it an engaging and useful tool for its users, and a value added customer experience for restaurant marketers. [Air Date 7-29-16] Send us a text Support the show
S1 E8 · Fri, July 15, 2016
Rob Pegoraro, Tech Columnist, USA Today, Yahoo News,
George interviews consumer technology journalist Rob Pegoraro of USA TODAY and Yahoo Tech for a conversation about the future of technology. Rob tries to make sense of computers, consumer electronics, telecom services, the Internet, software and other things that beep or blink through reporting, reviewing and analysis. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E7 · Fri, July 01, 2016
Nathaniel Pearlman, CEO of Graphicacy, founder NGP VAN & Graphicacy
D.C. Entrepreneur interviews Nathaniel Pearlman of Graphicacy. Nathaniel founded NGP Software, Inc. (now NGP VAN, Inc.) to join his interests in politics and technology and served as the CTO for the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2007-08. On this episode, he speaks about entrepreneurship, how he first became interested in visual information graphics, and his volunteer work with the Lever Fund. Link to books mentioned on show: tinyurl.com/zaj6plg Send us a text Support the show
S1 E6 · Fri, June 24, 2016
Margarita Rozenfeld, Incite International
In this episode, D.C. Entrepreneur speaks with Margarita Rozenfeld. Margarita is the CEO of Incite International, an award-winning organizational development company providing consulting, coaching, facilitation and training services to non-profit, corporate and public sector clients including Pew Charitable Trusts, World Bank, Wells Fargo, Washington Humane Society, NASA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Margarita is a frequent speaker on topics of strategy, leadership, cross-cultural communication and organizational development. Her expertise has been featured on the Fox Morning Show, Washington Business Journal, Washington Post and several books on entrepreneurship and organizational effectiveness. Margarita is the host of Leadership Insights Podcast that has been featured in the iTunes New & Noteworthy category. Margarita is also the founder of YES!Circle, a networking, advisory and educational organization for entrepreneurs in the D.C. region. Margarita graduated with honors from James Madison University with degrees in International Affairs and Spanish and a minor in Russian Studies and holds an executive certificate in Organization Development from Georgetown University. She lives in Washington D.C. and works world-wide. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E5 · Fri, June 10, 2016
Wayne Manigo, Comedian, DC Comedy Writers Group
D.C. Entrepreneur catches up with comedian Wayne Manigo with a conversation about career reinvention and entrepreneurship. Wayne is a co-founder of the D.C. Comedy Writers Group. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E4 · Fri, June 03, 2016
Matt Blitz, Reporter, Washingtonian Magazine, Head of Obscura Society DC
DC Entrepreneur speaks with local writer Matthew Blitz of Washingtonian, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine and Food & Wine. He heads the Obscura Society DC, for Atlas Obscura, by hosting unique, historical, and curious events at different locations in the D.C. region. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E3 · Fri, May 27, 2016
Alex Pessala, VC, Middleand Capital
Interview with Alex Pessala, VC with Middleland Capital. Alex has helped invest in more than 20 companies including Urban Stems, Hinge, Fiscal Note, Social Tables, Power Supply, Nice Laundry, Contactually, Wedpix, and TinyRX. He was recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 VC list. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E2 · Fri, May 20, 2016
Steven Wynands, Founder, Knockity, real estate startup; Rafael Arie, Zugy
This week's broadcast of D.C. Entrepreneur features an interview with Steven Wynands, founder of Northern Virginia real estate start-up Knockity. The episode also includes an interview with Rafael Ruah Arié co-founder of ZUGY in Milan, Italy. Send us a text Support the show
S1 E1 · Thu, May 05, 2016
Darren Stauffer, Arlington Economic Development
What makes for a good startup community? Local support of course. We find out how Arlington businesses are thriving in this interview with Darren Stauffer of Arlington Economic Development. Darren manages startup and tech related initiatives for AED, including recruiting startup companies, connecting companies to capital, and The StartUp Arlington initiative, which aims to provide resources for technology startup companies in the community. Previously, Darren spent several years at multiple DC based startups including LivingSocial where he helped build out and launch "Escapes"; the company's travel platform which spawned a new sector in travel space now known as the flash-sale model. He later spent time at new BrandAnalytics (acquired by Sprinklr), a leading customer experience management SaaS based software, aimed at helping brands listen, engage, and drive customer loyalty. Send us a text Support the show
Thu, March 10, 2016
Kristian Bouw and Mike Keung of NotionTheory: Story of a Startup
This episode features the co-founders of NotionTheory, Kristian Bouw, CEO and Mike Keung, Technical Lead, in a conversation about their experiences as a D.C.-based start-up. Send us a text Support the show
Fri, January 15, 2016
Willie Blount, Shark Tank participant; founder of BearTek gloves; owner Blue Infusion Technologies
This episode features Willie Blount, founder of Blue Infusion Technologies and the creator of BearTek Gloves. He appears on Shark Tank pitching the company with CEO Tarik Rodgers, scheduled to air February 5, 2016 at 9 EST / 8 CT on the ABC network. Send us a text Support the show
Fri, November 13, 2015
2015 Web Summit Conference, Dublin Ireland
D.C. Entrepreneur interviewed early-stage (Alpha) start-ups at Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland on November 2-3. Start-ups include Brock Stechman, Co-founder of Divvy HQ (US); Kathryn Knight, CEO of Tido (UK), Christian Chalifour, CEO of Prehos (CND); Soraya Syed, Founder of Nuqta (UK); Tolsa Harrison, Founder of PopUpGigs (AUS). Send us a text Support the show
Thu, November 05, 2015
Interview with Sean McBeth, Future of VR
D.C. Entrepreneur sits down for an in-depth interview with Sean T. McBeth about his work talking about the and future potential of Virtual Reality, including the history of VR, the new Oculus Rift, Gear VR and programming in Web VR through Primose.Sean is Chief Technology Officer at Highland Fundraising Solutions. He's also a freelance software consultant, who has successfully bootstrapped and deployed multiple analytics-heavy OLTP applications for desktop, Web, and mobile Web from concept to first-version in 1-to-2-month timeframes. He works comfortably in C#, Java, VB.NET, C, Racket, VBA, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, XML, JSON. He's also the creator of the free "Just Write Dammit" writing program, which helps writers eliminate excuses and focus on the task at hand. Send us a text Support the show
Thu, October 15, 2015
The Startups of DC Tech Day, October 2015
D.C. Entrepreneur speaks with the start-ups and app developers at D.C. Tech Day. Tech Day is a little bit like a science fair for business innovators and disruptors taking place at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we speak with Eric Smeby of TuitionCoin; Mark London of FrontDesk Connect; Cherian Thomas of SpotLuck; Stephan Walters of Grease Monkey, and Max Friedman of Happening; Andy Fine of Valor; and, Vlad Enache of Ignite. Send us a text Support the show
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