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Ask HN: Startup scene in Washington D.C/Northern VA. Does it exist?

16 points by havoc2005 16y ago

I'm a lifelong resident of the greater DC area and one would assume that the area would have a thriving startup scene. Anyone know of anything going on there?

bigsassy 16y ago
Oh, there's a TON going on here in DC. In fact, Kojo Namdi just had a great panel discussing the current startup climate here in DC. If you have time you can read the transcript here: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-business-and-tech-entrepreneurship/transcript http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-business... If you don't, here's a few links to get you started: http://proudlymadeindc.com/ http://proudlymadeindc.com/ http://hackernewsdc.org/ http://hackernewsdc.org/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-Startup-Circle/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-Startup-Circle/ And follow these users on twitter: @kevindewalt @corbett3000 @mmayernick @skeevis While I'm at it, who else is good to follow around DC? Any DC people here on HN have any recommendations?
- havoc2005 16y ago
  This is all being bookmarked and added on twitter
- ngilmore031 16y ago
  I agree. There seems to be a lot going on in DC. Kevin and Patrick are doing a great job running the DC Lean Startup Group.
- ohashi 16y ago
  Thanks for interview, I hadn't heard about Affinity Lab, anyone work there? opinions?
davidblerner 16y ago
there are a bunch of venture funds there as well, Novak Biddle, NEA, Valhalla, Arpex (new), and others....
dc-tech-fan 16y ago
@dctechevents is good too. if you hate twitter: http://www.dctechevents.com/ http://www.dctechevents.com/
tzm 16y ago
DC has one the hottest tech communities around, similar in growth to NYC. Here's how to connect: * Join the DCTech FB group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_144795392232569&ap=1 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_144795392232569&#3... * You can also get on the waiting list at the DC Tech Meetup http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/events/16141752/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/events/16141752/ * Check the DC Tech Events as well: http://www.dctechevents.com http://www.dctechevents.com The members are very active and are looking for ways to embrace startups, hackers, etc. For example, the startupXLR8R launched today. http://startupxlr8r.eventbrite.com/ http://startupxlr8r.eventbrite.com/
huuleon 16y ago
Hi Havoc2005, I'm from DC too and currently starting my own startup. We can always meet up and share ideas. Meetup.com is a good start to meet up with tech startup entrepreneurs in this area.

16 points by havoc2005 16y ago

I'm a lifelong resident of the greater DC area and one would assume that the area would have a thriving startup scene. Anyone know of anything going on there?

bigsassy 16y ago

Oh, there's a TON going on here in DC. In fact, Kojo Namdi just had a great panel discussing the current startup climate here in DC. If you have time you can read the transcript here: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-business-and-tech-entrepreneurship/transcript http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-business... If you don't, here's a few links to get you started: http://proudlymadeindc.com/ http://proudlymadeindc.com/ http://hackernewsdc.org/ http://hackernewsdc.org/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-Startup-Circle/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-Startup-Circle/ And follow these users on twitter: @kevindewalt @corbett3000 @mmayernick @skeevis While I'm at it, who else is good to follow around DC? Any DC people here on HN have any recommendations?

havoc2005 16y ago
This is all being bookmarked and added on twitter
ngilmore031 16y ago
I agree. There seems to be a lot going on in DC. Kevin and Patrick are doing a great job running the DC Lean Startup Group.
ohashi 16y ago
Thanks for interview, I hadn't heard about Affinity Lab, anyone work there? opinions?

davidblerner 16y ago

there are a bunch of venture funds there as well, Novak Biddle, NEA, Valhalla, Arpex (new), and others....

dc-tech-fan 16y ago

@dctechevents is good too. if you hate twitter: http://www.dctechevents.com/ http://www.dctechevents.com/

tzm 16y ago

DC has one the hottest tech communities around, similar in growth to NYC. Here's how to connect: * Join the DCTech FB group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_144795392232569&ap=1 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_144795392232569&#3... * You can also get on the waiting list at the DC Tech Meetup http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/events/16141752/ http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/events/16141752/ * Check the DC Tech Events as well: http://www.dctechevents.com http://www.dctechevents.com The members are very active and are looking for ways to embrace startups, hackers, etc. For example, the startupXLR8R launched today. http://startupxlr8r.eventbrite.com/ http://startupxlr8r.eventbrite.com/

huuleon 16y ago

Hi Havoc2005, I'm from DC too and currently starting my own startup. We can always meet up and share ideas. Meetup.com is a good start to meet up with tech startup entrepreneurs in this area.