Design Thinking for Healthcare 
Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
A hands-on workshop on using design thinking to stress-test ideas before building. Attendees will learn how to identify key assumptions and validate if their concepts are truly viable.
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What Lenders Look for: Understanding Credit Readiness & Financing Options
Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
Join us for the March edition of DCSTW Workshop Wednesday, where we dive deep into the mechanics of credit readiness and financing.
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Project Night at Prefect 
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
An evening of collaborative civic tech work, where participants tackle projects from brainstorming to coding while meeting others and learning new skills. Open to all, with food provided and a casual happy hour to follow.
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DOD/DOW SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning Workshop
Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
A Department of Defense-focused workshop on preparing competitive SBIR/STTR proposals, covering technical and commercialization plans, submission strategies, and common pitfalls. Led by an expert, it helps founders navigate the DOD process and improve their chances of success.
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Introduction to User Experience Design
Thursday, March 26, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
An introductory workshop on UX design for builders, covering user research, feedback, and user story fundamentals.
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Why Startups Stall After Early Traction and How to Fix the Product Engine for
Scale
Friday, March 27, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
A hands-on workshop for founders with early traction, focused on diagnosing whether their product is built to scale. Attendees will learn how to identify gaps, make high-impact improvements, and align product decisions to support long-term growth.
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STATION DC Transportation & Infrastructure Meetup
Tuesday, March 31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
A morning meetup at STATION DC for transportation and infrastructure professionals to connect, collaborate, and share ideas across mobility, supply chains, innovation, and policy—open to all.
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2026 Entrepreneurship in Health Pitch Challenge 
Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Georgetown Entrepreneurship is hosting its annual Health Pitch Challenge, where students can present ideas, receive feedback, and compete for prizes. The event will conclude with a networking reception.
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vcIQ: Cybersecurity Founder Session
Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
vcIQ Founder Sessions is a curated, small-group conversation series designed to give founders direct access to leading venture investors in specific sectors.
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Code, Power, and the Public: Women Shaping AI for Democracy
Thursday, April 9, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
An evening exploring how women are shaping the intersection of responsible AI and democracy. The event features a keynote, panel discussion on trustworthy AI, and a networking reception connecting civic tech, policy, and AI leaders.
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HUMAN CAPITAL SESSIONS
Friday, April 10, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
A collaborative session focused on the state of human capital in DC, combining brief insights, peer problem-solving, and small-group discussions.
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Upskilling Summit: Health Cycle Project Showcase & Energy / Climate Cycle
Kick-Off
Tuesday, April 14, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
A hands-on summit showcasing what professionals have built with AI during Upskilling Labs’ first Build Cycle, focused on health systems.
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Relationship Analytics: A Framework for Scalable Growth Beyond the Product
Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
A workshop on applying data-driven strategies to networking, helping founders systematically build and leverage relationships for scalable growth.
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Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum 
Thursday, April 16, 8:00 AM - 12 PM EST
One of DC’s largest startup gatherings, bringing together founders, investors, and operators for high-impact networking, startup pitches, and meaningful connections across the local tech ecosystem.
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District Angels Monthly Deal Room - April
Friday, April 17, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
A live, interactive deal room hosted by District Angels, featuring deep dives into early-stage startups with founder Q&A and investor discussion. Open to angels and early-stage investors, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at how deals are sourced, evaluated, and diligenced.
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Seed2Table - Pitch+Dinner for Defense & Space Investors 
Monday, May 4, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
An investor-focused event spotlighting six Seed and Series A startups in defense and space, bringing together VCs, angels, and industry leaders. The evening features startup pitches, an expert panel, and curated networking over dinner to drive meaningful connections and deal conversations.
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District Angels Monthly Deal Room - May
Friday, May 15, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
A live, interactive deal room hosted by District Angels, featuring deep dives into early-stage startups with founder Q&A and investor discussion. Open to angels and early-stage investors, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at how deals are sourced, evaluated, and diligenced.
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Dot-Connecting Discipline: How Design Aligns Vision, Product, and Market
Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
A workshop focused on using design as a strategic tool to align vision, product, and market fit. Founders will learn how to clarify their story, strengthen positioning, and make more efficient decisions to support growth.
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