2nd Annual DC Fintech Summit
Tuesday, October 14th, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
The 2nd Annual DC Fintech Summit convenes top entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and institutions to explore the future of fintech and digital asset regulation. Topics include Capitol Hill legislation, oversight by federal agencies, innovation in embedded finance and DeFi, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and consumer trust. Join us in Washington, DC, where the next era of global finance is being shaped.
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DCSTW Prep #2: Maximizing DC Startup & Tech Week
Tuesday, October 14th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST
Are you joining DCSTW for the first time and overwhelmed with where to start? Been before, but wanting to figure out how to get the most out of the week? Join us for an intimate breakfast at Mola where we’ll be discussing these questions, as well as piloting Split’s payment processing platform with a heavily discounted meal for all attendees. In partnership with DC Startup & Tech Week, this event is designed for anyone who wants to think strategically about who they meet, what they learn, and how they can move their business forward during DCSTW.
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Path to the Pitch: A Panel Discussion with NVC Alumni
Tuesday, October 14th, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Curious about how to succeed in the New Venture Competition? Hear from alumni as they share insider tips on preparing your pitch, navigating each round, and making the most of feedback. Learn how NVC shaped their ventures, provided external opportunities, and inspired them to continue on their Innovator's Journey.
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Give First: A Fireside Chat with Brad Feld
Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
Learn about his new book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship—Whether you’re launching your first venture, advising others, or leading change in complex systems, Give First offers a practical framework for building lasting relationships and resilient communities—starting not with what you’ll get, but with what you’re willing to give.
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Distilled Intelligence Summit
October 14th - 16th
DI is a summit that connects the 100 best early-stage startups with several hundred pre-vetted active investors.
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[officehours #33] – AI Art Creation Flow: Midjourney + GPTs
Wednesday, October 15th, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Join us for a creative deep dive into the world of AI-generated art! Agam Rafaeli-Farhadian will walk us through his personal AI art flow — from crafting prompts in ChatGPT to refining visuals in Midjourney. He’ll show how custom GPTs and iteration techniques can transform simple ideas into expressive, stylistically consistent works of art. Stick around for a live demo, parameter tweaking, and a Q&A exploring how AI art can spark reflection, emotion, and critique.
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District Angels Monthly Deal Room - October
Friday, October 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Join District Angels for our October Monthly Deal Room - a live, virtual, interactive session where we dive into our top startups with rigor and candor.
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DC Startup & Tech Week 2025 -Oct 20- 24, 2025 (formerly DC Startup Week)
October 20th - 24th
DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW) is the one week of the year as a startup, investor, or ecosystem partner that you can't miss! This is the week every founder, investor, and innovator in the DMV circles on their calendar. Five days. Hundreds of speakers. Thousands of connections. One epic community. Whether you’re launching your first idea, scaling to your next funding round, seeking the right talent, or scouting for the next big investment — this is where it happens.
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DA at DC Startup & Tech Week!
Monday, October 20th, 9:00 am - Friday, October 24th, 11:30 pm EST
REGISTER for the 10th annual DC Start Up and Tech Week (https://www.dcstw.com/) for an action-packed conference featuring District Angels' own team on various panels throughout the week.
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Founder Friends DC Tech Week
Monday, October 20th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Join the DC founder community to connect with other founders and hear war stories from a founder who went through the wringer and came out the other side. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned investor, or simply curious about the future of tech and finance, join us for a fireside chat with Marty to hear about his story building Agree.com to where it is today and the lessons learned along the way.
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[officehours #34] AI Law & Order (Policy) - Don't have to be a lawyer to join.
Tuesday, October 21st, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST
Join us on Oct 21, 2025, as we get together to have an engaging session on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal landscape. This virtual panel is your chance to connect with fellow thinkers as we explore pressing topics and share diverse perspectives. Prepare for a thought-provoking hour that promises to challenge and inspire. Whether you're keen on discussing AI's real-world implications or eager to see how your chats translate into deeper insights, this gathering is the perfect platform to connect with insightful individuals. Grab your seat, bring your questions, and let's navigate the future of AI together!
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Social Impact Founders Forum Breakfast | DCSTW 25
Tuesday, October 21st, 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST
Join one of the most anticipated and talked-about events of DC Startup & Tech Week 2025! This isn't your typical networking breakfast—it's a high-impact, curated experience designed to forge powerful connections between mission-driven founders and the investors who believe in them. We're bringing together 25-30 influential social impact investors and 25-30 of the most promising founders in a private, intimate setting. We've hand-picked founders who are actively fundraising over $500K or have already surpassed $500K in annual revenue, ensuring every connection is meaningful and every conversation is about real growth.
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The Inaugural AI Upskilling Cohort Project Showcase
Tuesday, October 21st, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm EST
The inaugural AI Upskilling Cohort, hosted by the DC Public Library and Levy, has spent the past three months designing, collaborating, and experimenting with AI tools to solve real-world problems. Join the cohort during DC Startup and Tech Week from 10:30–11:30 a.m. to hear from each small group, or “pod,” as they present their AI-enabled projects designed to address concrete personal or professional challenges. Then, from 1–4 p.m., stop by the AI Upskilling Lab’s community open house, featuring pods, volunteer AI mentors, and an extended network of supporters.
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DCSTW Tuesday HH w/Seed2Table
Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
At this in-person community happy hour, Seed2Table and DC Startup&Tech Week are teaming up to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, mentors, and community leaders from across the startup ecosystem to celebrate the week of innovation at DC's largest Startup event of the year! If you’re building, advising, or funding startups in the Washington, DC region, don’t miss this in-person networking event with the DMV’s entrepreneurs, community leaders, mentors, and investors.
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Missions + Markets 2.0 After Party
Tuesday, October 21st, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Join us to meet dual-use founders from across the country and the investors supporting this region. This gathering immediately follows our earlier Missions + Markets 2.0 matchmaking session, which connected 20 top dual-use founders with 30 leading investors in the space. Expect great people, good food and drinks, and (hopefully) beautiful weather.
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Project Night at Virtru
Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm EST
Join us for an evening of collaborative problem-solving as we work on a variety of civic tech projects together. Project needs vary but often include brainstorming, researching, writing, coding, or analyzing data. Meet other civic tech enthusiasts. Learn new skills. Contribute to a project to improve a local civic issue. All are welcome and collaboration is encouraged. Laptops are recommended but not required.
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DCSTW x Seed2Table Pitch & Mingle
Thursday, October 23rd, 8:30 am - 10:00 am EST
At this in-person event, Seed2Table and DC Startup & Tech Week are teaming up to bring together 10 awesome startups and investors, scientists, mentors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the DMV startup ecosystem. If you’re building, advising, or funding startups in the Washington, DC region, don’t miss this in-person networking event with the DMV’s entrepreneurs, community leaders, mentors, and investors.
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Venture + Startup Gala
Thursday, October 23rd, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm EST
VC in DC's second annual Venture + Startup Gala is returning for DC Startup Week! Join VC in DC and Halcyon for this premier event for influential investors and impact-driven entrepreneurs. At this intersection of venture capital and social innovation in the DC region, meaningful networking connections will be made while celebrating the region's venture and startup ecosystem.
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Nonprofit AI Problem Clinic @ DC Startup and Tech Week
Friday, October 24th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
What it is: Live triage, co-design, consulting. Nonprofits explain a real problem for their organization or within their subject matter expertise. A short panel Q&A clarifies and advises. Then we break into small groups where volunteers work with each org to propose solutions or use AI tools to rapidly prototype concepts.
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Meet the Penn West Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)
Monday, October 27th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
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.
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Agents for Impact - Hackathon at Howard University
Tuesday, October 28th, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST
NVIDIA is challenging you to prove that with the right AI models and tools, you can build a full application with a powerful AI agent leveraging MCP in just two hours—and use it for good. This isn't your typical hackathon; it's a high-speed sprint limited to 150 developers focused on creating positive change. Your team (solo–4 people) will use NVIDIA NIM, and we'll have a dedicated prize for the best use of our latest NVIDIA Nemotron models within your application. The winning teams will receive free developer tool credits, recruiting opportunities, exclusive swag, and the opportunity to be featured on NVIDIA Developer showcases.
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The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Summit
November 5th - 6th
Join visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for an inspiring day of conversation, connection, and celebration. Hear from Ted Leonsis, José Andrés, Benjamin Zander, Seth Goldman, Randy Goldberg, and more as they share insights on leadership, purpose, and innovation. Connect with top investors and founders, and celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs at the 11th GEA Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards.
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Finance with Founders
Monday, November 10th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST
Join us for “Finance with Founders,” a practical session designed to help early-stage founders confidently navigate the financial side of building a company. We’ll cover what investors expect before and after funding, how to set up modern finance systems, and when to bring in expert help—so you can make smarter decisions and focus on growth.
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