Ready for something fresh? Want to get involved with DMV Startup in 2021? Looking for business and grant resources? Are you a fan of networking with some of the finest tech and entrepreneurial folks across Greater Washington, D.C. Region?

The Town Hall Panelists giving a brief intro into their resources or what it's like to be a part of various Startup Programs, how to get involved, and answering your burning questions on the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia startup scene. Steven A. Rodriguez, Founder & Board at SUEGO, will be announcing the 2021 programming for this year as well.
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00:00 - Next Stop, Washington DC
00:31 - Happy New Years!
00:45 - Why We Do What We Do
04:18 - DC Government Resources
15:56 - Cooperatives Resources
38:12 - SUEGO Resources
42:00 - Salim Ismail Introduction to Exponentials
49:30 - Techstars Startup Programs
52:26 - Richard Branson GEW Welcome
54:04 - DMV Startup Events Calendar
54:45 - Founders Institute
55:44 - SEED SPOT Impact Accelerator
56:06 - Kauffman FastTrac
58:02 - Startup Leadership Program
58:22 - Startup Boost Pre-Accelerator
59:26 - 1863 Ventures
01:00:22 - Operation Arts Inc.
01:01:02 - Community Spotlight Series
01:01:29 - Startup Community 101 Guide
01:01:54 - Next Town Hall
01:03:32 - Our Community Way
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✩ SUPPORT THE SHOW ✩
✭ Contributions: https://opencollective.com/incoinc

✩ TODAY’S SPEAKERS ✩
Katherine:   / katmere  
Justin:   / justin-franks  
Steven:   / stevenarodriguez  

✩ TODAY’S RESOURCES ✩
PPP Info:
Call DC PTAC at 202-727-3900, #7

Schedule TA with DSLBD:
https://bit.ly/INNOEDAPPT or email us at [email protected]

Schedule TA with SBDC experts:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12684490...

Come to an info session on working with the SBDC on 1/14:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13260587...

Explore business resources and events here:
https://www.dcbusinesstoolkit.com

Robust Retail grant for brick and mortar open now:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/606781...

Keep an eye on the business section of Coronavirus.dc.gov:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/recov...

Check out some capital providers at:
https://dccapitalconnector.com

Made in DC:
http://thisismadeindc.com

CBE Application:
https://dslbd.dc.gov/page/new-applicants

DSLBD Green Book:
https://dslbd.dc.gov/page/green-book-...

Coop overview session, June:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-no...

Employee conversion session, December:
https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/ldr.php...

CrowdWork:
https://crowdwork.coop

Overview of co-ops and benefits for entrepreneurs and small businesses:
https://institute.app.box.com/s/6faz1...

Washington Area Community Investment Fund - Employee Ownership Webinar Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Get more involved in local area co-op work and community:
https://dcstakeholders.coop

Free Lynda.com subscription with DC Public Library membership:
https://www.dclibrary.org/lynda

DC Government Agency Newsletters and Updates:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accoun...
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Techstars:
https://www.techstars.com

SUEGO:
https://suego.co

Innovate Coalition Inc:
https://incohq.co

DMV Startup Community:
  / dmvstartup  

1 Million Cups DC:
https://1millioncups.com/washington-dc

CMX Connect:
https://events.cmxhub.com

Startup Grind NOVA:
https://www.startupgrind.com/nova

Techstars Startup Weekend, Week, & Digest:
https://www.techstars.com/communities

BOGOWEEK:
https://bogoweek.co

Global Entrepreneurship Week:
https://bit.ly/3o0ZEsI

SEED SPOT:
https://seedspot.org/spring-2021-impa...

Kauffman FastTrac:
https://www.fasttrac.org

Startup Leadership Program:
https://www.startupleadership.com

Startup Boost:
http://startupboost.org/waitlist

Founders Boost:
http://community.startupboost.org

1863 Ventures:
https://www.1863ventures.net

Operation Arts Inc:
https://operation-arts.square.site

Spotlight Series:
https://suego.co/nominate

Startup Community 101 Guide:
https://suego.co/guide

Next Town Hall March:
https://sgewx02.eventbrite.com

✩ SPECIAL THANKS ✩
✭ BloomShift: https://www.bloomshift.com
✭ OrangeUP Inc: https://orangeup.info
✭ Innovate Coalition Inc: https://innovatecoalition.org
✭ Diverse Partners & Sponsors over the years
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Edited by: BloomShift
Produced by: Steven A. Rodriguez
Art Director: BloomShift
Guest Speakers: Steven A. Rodriguez, Katherine Mereand, Justin Franks
Recorded Speakers: Salim Ismail, Richard Branson
Production Team: BloomShift
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