Curvin LeathamAreaProbe is revolutionizing the way real

estate property owners and operators connect with credible development

partners.

areaprobe.com • @AreaProbe • #hiring

Emmanuel AzihPatented presence and proximity

sensors for physical spaces.

beacongrid.com • @BeaconGrid • @emanAzih

Kimberly Moore & Charles King

CarpooltoSchool is a technology company that provides social transportation sharing

solutions for busy families through their schools and activity programs to help

students become their best.

carpooltoschool.com • @CarpooltoSchool • #hiring

Kim BrydenCureate Connect is an online platform

that connects emerging food & beverage entrepreneurs to big business and

institutional buyers.

connect.cureate.co • @cureateco @kimbryden • #hiring

Merav YuravlivkerData Society's data analytics training program

turns professionals into savvy data analysts by using proven educational techniques to

teach the core data science skills they need to know.

datasociety.co • @datasocietyco

Shaun MasavageEdge Tech Labs is a full-stack IoT sensor

company that creates innovative consumer brands and mesh sensor networks. Check out

DrinkMate and Fret Zeppelin.

edgetechlabs.com • @EdgeTechLabs, @DrinkMate, @FretZeppelin • #hiring

Marcus FinleyInternational digital innovation firm building the unthinkable, designing the beautiful and

evolving the purposeful.

�n-digital.com • @FINdigital • #hiring

Marcus NoelHeart of Man Ventures is a first-of-it's-kind E-learning platform + marketplace allowing

middle and high school students to learn, make, and market their ideas with the world.

www.heartofmanproject.com @homventures • #hiring

Monica KangInnovatorsBox is a creative education firm,

providing workshops, strategies and toolkits to empower leaders and organizations to

build more creative mindsets.

innovatorsbox.com • @InnovatorsBox @monicahkang

Mark Veevers-CarterJabaTalks is a voice interview platform that

combines the resumé review with an automated first round phone screen so that

clients have immediate insight into a candidates soft skills and experiences directly relating to the job at the earliest stage of the

hiring process.

jabatalks.com • @JabaTalks • #hiring

Andre ByersNEAR is a cellphone app and digital

marketplace for the selling and purchasing of goods sold within the District of Columbia.

Using NEAR, DC residents will quickly find and purchase items from local businesses

and have them delivered same day (or next day).

www.nearapp.info • #shoplocal

Kristian BouwNotionTheory is a product development and

design company, building mobile and web apps, virtual and augmented reality experiences, and hardware and illustration projects for leading

brands and startups.

notiontheory.com • @notiontheory • @KristianBouw

Carey Anne NadeauOpen Data Nation transforms open data with data science to predict the future of cities. ODN’s FIVAR tool helps insurance,

industry, and government predict and reduce risks of illness and injury

at restaurants.

opendatanation.com • @OpenDataNation • #hiring

Alex WirthQuorum is a next generation legislative

strategy platform. As an easy-to-use software service, Quorum enables anyone to influence the legislative process with powerful tracking,

targeting, and outreach tools.

quorum.us • @QuorumAnalytics • #hiring

Chad HallRemodelMate is the home improvement startup that created one easy process for

busy homeowners, landlords and real estate investors to #GetItDone

remodelmate.com • @RemodelMate

Jason GreenSkillSmart is a for-purpose technology company,

allowing employers to meet their workforce objectives. Their proprietary skillsmatching

technology connects job seekers to opportunities based on skills and experiences and matches to education opportunities based on specific need.

skillsmart.us • @SkillSmartUS • #hiring

Starr BarbourSTILLGOING is a web-based platform that

connects users with live, on-demand guided meditation coaches anytime, anywhere.

stillgoingmeditation.com • @stillgoingapp

David Gibson Jr.SportsMarkit streamlines sports and fitness program management with one integrated

online software platform.

sportsmarkit.com • @SportsMarkit • #hiring

Tim KeoughSympli connects designers and developers with

automated software to more e�ciently build and collaborate on web and

mobile applications.

sympli.io • @sympli_io • #hiring

Rachel HamptonWalker’s Legacy is a professional

collective committed to the empowerment and support of women of

color in business.

walkerslegacy.com • @walkerslegacy • #hiring

RemodelMate

Open Data Nation

Bailiwick is an apparel brand that is inspired by the pride and positive energy generated

by the District of Columbia and artfully merges the worlds of design, culture

and purpose.

bailiwickclothing.com • #MadeInDC

At DC Fray, they #NeverStopPlaying. From bar sports and game nights to sports leagues and monthly events, they make fun possible

in Washington, DC.

dcfray.com • @DCFray

DeNada Design is a contemporary knit essentials line for the modern woman and man. Luxe

scarves, cardigans, hats, and more designed in DC and beautifully handcrafted in Perú.

denadadesign.com • #MadeInDC

District of Clothing is an apparel and accessories line for dreamers and doers.

Reject the sidelines and awake with a passion to move forward.

districtofclothing.com • @style_district #MadeInDC

Embitterment is a craft bitters company based in Washington, D.C. and purveyor

of fine aromatic cocktail ingredients.

embittermentdc.com • @DCembitterment

GoKateShoot is a creative DC-based editorial portrait, fashion, and lifestyle photographer with a penchant for social reportage. Kate

Warren photographs at the intersections of fashion, art, and style for notable editorial and

commercial clients.

GoKateshoot.com • @gokateshoot • #202Creates

Gordy's products are thoughtfully designed and produced in Washington DC with an

emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. Producers of bloody mary mix, brine, cherry

pepper spread, a variety of pickles, and relish.

gordyspicklejar.com • @gordyspicklejar #MadeInDC

Handmade Habitat is an all natural soy candle and beauty goods company

consciously crafted in Washington, DC.

handmadehabitat.co • @handmadehabitat #MadeInDC

HunnyBunny is a luxurious cosmetics and skincare company in Washington DC.

Handmade, all natural soap and lotion for babies, children, families, and you.

hunnybunnyboutique.com • @love_hunnybunny #MadeInDC

Javazen is the evolution of co�ee -- a blend of premium organic co�ee, healthy teas, and powerful superfoods in perfect harmony. Our blends provide sustained energy, clarity, and

presence without jitters or an afternoon crash.

drinkjavazen.com • @JAVAZEN

Kate is An illustrator and surface designer living and working in Washington, D.C. Kate is also the Co-Founder of The Lemon Bowl, a shared work

space in DC.where the city’s creative and curious gather to teach and learn new DIY skills.

katezarembacompany.com • @kathrynzaremba #202Creates

Baked by Yael is DC's first cakepoppery, baking the best cakepops & bagels around.

bakedbyyael.com • @bakedbyyael • #MadeInDC

Meaning "smile/laughter," Kicheko designs and makes distinctive jewelry pieces that

invest in education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each purchase from

Kicheko's collection provides a scholarship for underresourced children to

attend school.

kichekogoods.com • @KichekoGoods • #MadeInDC

As one of the most versatile innovators of his generation of interdisciplinary artists, Kokayi

forges new ground yearning to create all things new and di�erent. The

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, emcee producer and educator continues

to make music

kokayi202.com • @kokayi • #202Creates

Marcus K. DowlingMarcus K. Dowling is a DC-born journalist, broadcaster, and entrepreneur. As a writer,

Marcus' words have appeared in VICE, Pitchfork, GRAMMY, Complex, Bandcamp, Mixmag, DJ

Mag, the Washington City Paper, and many more.

about.me/marcuskdowling • @marcuskdowling #202Creates

Miks Letterpress creates a wide range of stationery from modern wedding invitations

to snarky, funny, or sentimental greeting cards with a vintage heidelberg

windmill machine.

mikspress.com • @mikspress • #MadeInDC

On Us Teesön.us.tees is a clothing brand that aims to

promote Honest Propaganda through walking billboards of positivity.

onustees.com • @onustees • #MadeInDC

Simply Cecily is a women's apparel company that fuses the traditionally elegant nature of W.

African women's style w/ the contemporary flair of American design.

simplycecily.com • @SimplyCecily • #MadeInDC

The Lookout is a video collective in DC, with fellow filmmakers and friends that has since flourished to over forty, in-house, video and

digital creatives since 2012.

lookoutdc.com • @ianfay • #202Creates

Stunning responsibly-grown, seasonal bouquets delivered on demand in NYC, DC, Baltimore, Philly, & Austin starting at

just $35 w/ free delivery and no fees.

urbanstems.com • @SendUrbanStems

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