DCA Live’s
2025 Red Hot Companies
Wednesday, August 27
Sands Capital
Arlington, VA
Capital flows to high-growth tech companies have slowed nationally but dozens of DC technology ventures remain Red Hot. DC-area companies in AI, dual use, cybersecurity, big data, fintech, proptech, health care and other sectors continue to grow, attract capital and talent and make incredible progress in their missions to solve our country’s biggest challenges.
For the 10th consecutive year, DCA Live and our partners are excited to recognize the 2025 Red Hot Companies, the Washington region's fastest growing and most exciting companies. We’ll be profiling these companies over the coming weeks and will celebrate them with a lively, fun event on the evening of Wednesday, August 27 on the rooftop of Sands Capital in Rosslyn, VA.
Join us to meet the leaders of these great companies and our community of investors, connectors and advisors to DC Tech and enjoy great views, food, drink and networking.
DCA Live's
2025 RED HOT COMPANIES
To be announced June 16
EVENT HOSTS
Doug Anderson, DCA Live
Tammi Thomas, TEDCO
Christy Steele, Sands Capital Management
Tom Weithman, Virginia Venture Partners
Mike Avon, ABS Capital
Mark Kass, Crowell & Moring
Jen O’Daniel, Virginia Venture Partners
Matt Bressler, TDF Ventures
Tien Wong, ConnectPreneur
Peter Franconi, Fulcrum Equity Partners
Megan Smith, Cross Country Consulting
Bob Nelson
Elizabeth Shea, REQ
Vivienne Pham, JP Morgan
Bob London, Chief Listening Officers
Molly Hill Patten, Zephyr Insights
Jenn Goode, Riveron
Mourad Yesayan, Paladin Capital
Julia Taxin, Grotech Ventures
Manpreet Singh, Singh Capital
Mirza Baig, Aldrich Capital
Braden Snyder, Updata Partners
Diego Recinos, CIBC Innovation Banking
Dan Hughes, BGS Consulting
Sever Totia, 3TS Capital
Tom Roberts, Harbert Growth Partners
Maurice Boissiere, DataTribe
Phil Jung, Sovereign’s Capital
Angie Collier, Pillsbury
Mark Walsh, Ruxton Ventures
David Samuels, DrFirst
Russ Higgins, Connor Group
David Sanders, Foley & Lardner
Lisa Throckmorton, REQ
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
5:30-7:30pm
Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Views and Great Networking
Casual Attire
Sands Capital Management
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 3000
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Early Bird Registration
Through July 1
$99
Space is limited!
