In-Person Event

Penn West Accelerator Launch & the DMV Ecosystem (In-Person Event)

Celebrate the Start of New In-Person Program

Date
Oct 27, 2025
Time
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
WeWork Scott Circle, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
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Washington, DC has one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the country, with countless resources available to help entrepreneurs launch and scale. It's an exciting time to build your venture, and we're bringing the community together to celebrate our new in-person accelerator program in partnership by Founder Institute and Penn West. We are kicking off this new program with great founders across the globe.

What You'll Gain:

  • Hear Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup: Golden Triangle, DMPED, SBA and more
  • Learn about local resources and insider tips for building and scaling a startup in the region.
  • Meet your future INVESTOR, PARTNER, CLIENT or CO-FOUNDER

Agenda:

  • 6pm - Check-in and Networking
  • 6.45pm - Deputy Mayor's Welcome
  • 6.50pm - Golden Triangle BID Intro
  • 6.55pm - WeWork & Special Guests Speeches
  • 7.00pm - Startup Founders' 30 seconds
  • 7.30pm - Food and Networking

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.

Speakers

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Program Director @ FI Washington DC

Sean

Sean Makulowich

Founder & CEO @ IdeaFire™

Alan

Alan Ocana

Founder & CEO @ Consolhub and BBC CARGO

Andres

Andres Jordan

Founder @ Factor6, LLC

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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