DCA Live’s Star Entrepreneurs are back! In the coming weeks we will profile a group of exceptional DC-area founders who are making their mark in the local tech ecosystem. And on Thursday, October 9 will will recognize them at a special evening event in Georgetown. Join DCA Live and our event partners for a lively celebration of the great entrepreneurial talent and the strong DC community that has supported their success. Come enjoy an open bar, great food and a chance to meet dozens of leaders from DC's start-up and business community.  

DCA Live’s
2025 Star Entrepreneurs

Rachel Zayas, AGED Diagnostics
Sathya Elumalai, Aidar Health
Chibs Ihenacho, ARMR Systems
Chuck Katis, bodbx
David Black, Cabana
Emma Bates, Cachai
Mehul Vora, Chordia AI
Husein Sharaf, Cloudforce
Dan Simpkins, Dwellwell Analytics
Patrick Finch, ElectroTempo, Inc.
Vijay Ravindran, Floreo
Nadia Isata Leurdijk, HiNAIA Education Technology
Delicia Gunn, Hempsulation
Matt Theurer, Hyperspectal
Joshua Konowe, Impact Soccer
Matteo del Ninno, Jumplights
John Peeler, Jumplights
Kyle Bishop, Little Arms Studios, Inc.
Nao Liu, NanoBiofab 
Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne, NasaClip 
Karim-Franck Khinouche, Novolyze
Branda Fan, Nowy
Dan Coffing, Open Vetting
Conner Herman, Percy
James Crifasi, RedZone Technologies
Mia Millette, Skyline Technology Solutions
Gordon Avery, SoftShox
Julie Saltman, Standd
Christine Sanni, Sybal
Andrei Lavrov, Syntes AI
Christopher Ramsey, Syntes AI
Steve Ryan, Trinity Cyber
Laquan Austion, Two Birds Technologies
Rick Gilchrist, Vannadium
Vennard Wright, Wave Welcome

 
EVENT HOSTS

Doug Anderson, DCA Live
David Sanders, Foley & Lardner
Alan Langelli, Aprio
Alex Diaz-Asper, Tarsus
Carly Connell, Deloitte
Tien Wong, ConnectPreneur
Mike Avon, ABS Capital
Larry Contrella, JMI Equity
Mirza Baig, Alrich Capital
Tom Weithman, VIPC
Chris Beyer, Newport Advisory

Krista Smith, Deloitte
Anthony Millin, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers
Mark Walsh, Ruxton Ventures
Lisa Friedlander, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers
Peter Franconi, Fulcrum Equity Partners
Maurice Boissiere, DataTribe
Tom Roberts, Harbert Growth Partners
Tammi Thomas, TEDCO
Lisa Throckmorton, REQ

Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:30-7:30pm

Music, Open Bar and Heavy Hors D'oeuvres

3000 K Street, NW
#600
Washington, DC 20007

Dress: Casual

 

Early Bird Registration
Through September 25
$139

2025 Star Entrepreneurs
$139.00 $149.00

EVENT PARTNERS

For sponsorship information, please write us info@dca-live.com