In-Person Event

Meet the Penn West Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)

Discover new resources to help launch and grow your early-stage startup

Date

Oct 27, 2025

Time

06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Address

WeWork Scott Circle, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Timezone

Washington DC has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. However, many people don't know about all of the resources available, the differences between them, or what resources are right for them. At this in-person event, we will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, including SBA, Golden Triangle BID, DMPED, ConnectPreneur and Seed2Table to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in our region. You can also meet the new cohort of Penn West Accelerator founders growing in the East Coast.

What You'll Learn:

Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup
Little-known resources that benefit your industry
How to find Mentors
Additional funding sources for early-stage founders

Additional Resources:

Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.