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WeDC House: Why DC is the Capital of Inclusive Innovation

DC Startup Week 2019

Washington, DC continues to build the “Capital of Inclusive Innovation” following the vision outlined in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s “Pathways to Inclusion Report”. Join us for a panel discussion about the opportunities and challenges associated with building a truly diverse and inclusive tech and innovation ecosystem in the District.

Thank you to our partner WeDC House:
WeDC House @ DC Startup Week brings together DC’s businesses, entrepreneurs and public leaders to learn what it takes to become the Capital of Inclusive Innovation. The event is co-hosted by DC Startup Week, Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) and Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED).

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Thomas Sanchez

Co-Founder & CEO, Social Driver; Chair, Innovation and Technology Inclusion Council (ITIC)

Joycelyn James

Tech & Innovation Portfolio Manager, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)

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Elizabeth Lindsey

Executive Director, ByteBack

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Aaron Saunders

Founder & CEO, nclusive Innovation Incubator (In3)

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Delano Squires

Director, Connect.DC


Wednesday September 11, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am
WeDC House @ Eaton DC 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005