What's Working in Washington

What's Working in Washington - Ep 398 - Finding successful fundraising - EXTRA Mar 08, 2020

Raising money is extremely tough and sometimes ends in failure, but it's also one of the most important parts of starting certain businesses. To learn more about what experts have done to raise their money, we spoke with serial entrepreneur and investor Jamey Harvey, DataTribe investor and entrepreneur John Funge, and Modscore founder Mike Modica.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 397 - Efficient and sustainable scaling - EXTRA Mar 01, 2020

While just starting a business can seem like an exhausting task, the real hard part comes with building and growing it. On this EXTRA episode, we speak with Pat Sheridan, co-founder of Modus Create; Bobby Christian, COO of deepwatch; and Glen Pendley, CTO of SecurityScorecard about how to ensure your business can actually scale.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 396 - Unexpected challenges in energy efficiency - Daron Coates Feb 25, 2020

Daron Coates, entrepreneur and co-founder of renewable energy development company ThinkBox Group, discusses the hurdles that come with convincing people and businesses that renewable energy sources can be more efficient and more economically viable than traditional fossil-fuel methods.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 395 - Leading local investment in cybersecurity - Seth Spergel Feb 23, 2020

Seth Spergel, vice president of emerging technology at Merlin International and team leader at Merlin Ventures, discusses the process and thinking behind investing in various cybersecurity companies in the area to make them ready to work in the federal space.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 394 - Reaching goals with Washington Spirit - Steve Baldwin Feb 18, 2020

Steve Baldwin, majority owner of the Washington Spirit women's soccer team, discusses the positive impacts on both the community and marginalized peoples that result from the support of professional women's sport teams.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 393 - How Builders and Backers is evolving entrepreneurship - Donna Harris Feb 16, 2020

Donna Harris, venture expert and founder of the Builders and Backers initiative, explains how an expanded understanding of how to tackle large community problems can lead to more inventive solutions.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 392 - Anxiety over character assassination - EXTRA Feb 09, 2020

Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK; Steven Nardizzi, partner at Paragon Strategic Insights; and Simon Newman, CEO at CMG Innovation, discuss the ways that so-called "cancel culture" and the openness of internet technology can have outsize effects on those targeted by negative attention.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 391 - Altman on honesty and integrity - Ian Altman Feb 02, 2020

On this episode, we spoke with Ian Altman, strategic adviser and co-author of Same Side Selling, discusses how honesty and integrity are incredibly important traits to support and cultivate in the world of entrepreneurship, and how it can make or break your relationships with clients and customers.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 390 - Lamenting the good old days - EXTRA Jan 26, 2020

On this EXTRA episode, we speak with Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator and communications consultant; Michael Zeldin, TV legal analyst with experience stretching back to the Clinton impeachment proceedings; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK. On today's docket: what's changed since the good old days? Has much at all changed, culturally, in the past few decades? Is there a culture of civility that has significantly shifted?

What's Working in Washington - Ep 389 - How DC's architecture shapes the city - EXTRA Jan 19, 2020

On this EXTRA episode, we spoke with Gavin Hughes Daniels, Principal and Co-founder of Wingate Hughes; Deane Madsen, freelance writer and founder of BrutalistDC; and Ken Biberaj, managing director at Savills North America. On the docket today we talk about some of the most important basics when it comes to architecture, how common architectural stylings influence D.C., and some of the most important ways architecture affects the world.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 388 - The real consumer debt issue - EXTRA Jan 12, 2020

Rebecca Steele, president and CEO at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Bruce McClary, vice president for communications for the NFCC, and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK, discuss whether or not the mountains of debt piled on consumers in recent years is sustainable, and what can be done to surmount it.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 387 - Security secrets lurking in your phone - Bob Stevens Jan 07, 2020

Bob Stevens, vice president for the Americas at Lookout, discusses the strides his company is taking to help ensure mobile phones are secure from hackers, and what you can do to protect yourself as well.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 386 - The year ahead in the economy - Andy Medici Jan 05, 2020

Andy Medici, senior staff reporter for the Washington Business Journal, discusses how the next year is looking to unfold with regards to business and the economy, and what investments might be a good idea to prepare for a potential recession.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 385 - Helping women rise in the workplace - EXTRA Dec 15, 2019

To understand the structural challenges women face when trying to climb the ladder to the C suite in business, we spoke with Dr. Carly Speranza, professor of management and marketing at Marymount University, and Cheryl Williford, president and COO at Modus Create.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 384 - Helping companies help customers - Chris Spanos Dec 10, 2019

Chris Spanos, co-founder and CEO of Urgent.ly, discusses how the roadside assistance company got started, where it's headed, and how D.C. has helped it grow.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 383 - Sage advice for business lawyers - Andrew Sherman Dec 08, 2019

Andrew Sherman, corporate lawyer and host of WWiW's Non Billable Consult Segment, discusses best practices and things that lawyers need to know if they'd like to work in the business and entrepreneurial space.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 382 - How DC works for successful couples - EXTRA Dec 01, 2019

Judge William Webster, former director of both the FBI and CIA, and Lynda Webster, founder and chairman of the Webster Group, discuss how well D.C. and the federal government operates as a place for couples to live and work.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 381 - The business of managing Washington - EXTRA Nov 24, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, a panel of experts discuss the ways that the government at large is continuing to move apace, even while the president is facing an impeachment hearing. Guests include Richard Levick, founder of LEVICK, Barry Bennett, founder of Avenue Strategies, and Manuel Ortiz, founder of VantageKnight.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 380 - How literacy can prevent poverty - Shafiq Khan Nov 19, 2019

Shafiq Khan, President and CEO of Teach The World Foundation, discusses the effort behind tackling an essential problem of modernity-- ensuring everyone has access to its tools through education.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 379 - How podcasts are changing journalism - Al Hunt Nov 17, 2019

Al Hunt, a longtime voice around D.C.'s economic and government activity and former columnist for Bloomberg, WSJ and CNN, discusses his new podcast and the impact that the internet, and the current political landscape, has had on journalism.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 378 - A new team—and a new league—in Washington - Erik Moses Nov 12, 2019

The XFL football league, and D.C.'s home team, the Defenders, launch this spring. Erik Moses, team president, spoke with us about the hurdles the league faces and the successes it hopes to achieve.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 377 - New generations handling wealth in very different ways - William Finnerty Nov 10, 2019

William Finnerty, managing director and private wealth manager at UBS Private Wealth, discusses how the region's entrepreneurial growth has impacted people of various generations, and how different people have handled receiving an influx of capital.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 376 - How AI will help our lives - Anthony Robbins Nov 05, 2019

Anthony Robbins, federal vice president at NVIDIA, discusses the leaps and bounds artificial intelligence is making and the ways it can improve both government operation and the private sector.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 375 - The real art of lobbying - Alex Vogel Nov 03, 2019

Alex Vogel, chief executive officer at the Vogel Group, discusses the discomfort some people feel about the lobbying industry, and how he feels its positive impact every day in the region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 374 - The role of journalism for business in DC - Peter Abrahams Oct 27, 2019

Peter Abrahams, market president and publisher at the Washington Business Journal, discusses the way the region's economic development is accelerating, how Amazon's HQ2 is playing a part, and how the region can keep its talent.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 373 - The future of non-traditional innovation - Sharon Hays Oct 20, 2019

Sharon Hays, senior fellow at LMI, discusses the ways that government contractors are pushing tech innovation with the help of the federal government.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 372 - Insight from an ethical hacker - Craig Stevenson Oct 08, 2019

Craig Stevenson, founder of HyperQube Technologies, discusses the ethics of hacking and why virtualization is an important tool with wide-reaching applications and implications for the local economy.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 371 - Making videos to recruit great employees - Lauryn Sargent Oct 06, 2019

While a job listing can show the requirements or expected duties for an open position, understanding the company culture and vibe can be extremely difficult. To learn more about what one local business is doing to fix that, we spoke with Lauryn Sargent, cofounder and partner at Stories Incorporated.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 370 - Intrapreneurship: DC's specialty - EXTRA Sep 29, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, we speak with Gene Riechers, senior advisor at Sands Capital Management; Ed Barrientos, angel investor and CEO at Brazen; and Mark Walsh, managing partner at Ruxston Ventures about one of the best things that defines the region: intrapreneurship.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 369 - Readying to welcome Amazon's HQ2 - Alex Iams Sep 24, 2019

Alex Iams, Interim Director of Arlington Economic Development, discusses the process of making sure D.C. is ready for Amazon's HQ2, and some of the new things we can expect from it.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 368 - Is the venture capital well running dry? - Andy Medici Sep 22, 2019

On this episode, we speak with Andy Medici, Money and Tech reporter at Washington Business Journal, about where the D.C. region stands with respect to venture capital funding and economy health.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 367 - The legal battles behind food innovations - EXTRA Sep 15, 2019

On this week’s EXTRA episode, we learn more about innovations in food technology, and the legal battles around them, by speaking to Stuart Pape, head of FDA practice at Polsinelli; Gene Grabowski, partner at kglobal; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 366 - Finally cashing in on your own data - Erik Rind Sep 10, 2019

Erik Rind, founder and CEO of ImagineBC, discusses how his company helps users keep control of their personal data and get paid for the things they provide.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 365 - The local app giving power to the people - Chris Tavlarides Sep 08, 2019

Chris Tavlarides, co-founder of Prytany, discusses how his new social media platform hopes to band people of similar political interests together to have their small donations bundled and noticed by politicians.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 364 - Have we reached peak tech? - EXTRA Aug 25, 2019

On this WWiW EXTRA episode, we speak with three experts on whether the D.C. region, and the world in general, is hitting a ceiling when it comes to potential success for tech businesses. Experts include James Moore, founder and CEO of the Washington Institute for Business, Government, and Society; Kandi Parsons, shareholder at ZwillGen; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 363 - How much are you spending on monthly software? - Dave Baule Aug 15, 2019

Dave Baule, CEO of MISO3, discusses his company's solution to mounting monthly software-as-a-service costs by organizing company software use and notifying higher-ups about underused utilities.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 362 - Helping others through innovation - Mark Bergel Aug 13, 2019

Mark Bergel, Ph.D., founder and CEO at A Wider Circle, discusses how his non-profit works through an entrepreneurial approach to help over 26,000 people in poverty in the D.C. region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 361 - Fine-tuning your personal brand - Frances Reimers Aug 11, 2019

Frances Reimers, personal brand expert and principal at Firestarter Communications, discusses why summer is the perfect time to re-tune your brand to improve perception.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 360 - The region is feeling the Amazon ripple effect - Michael Hoffman Aug 01, 2019

Michael Hoffman, president of GovernmentCIO Media, discusses the results of an upcoming survey on sentiment for technology consumers in the region, as well as how companies are scrambling to take advantage of Amazon's HQ2 plans.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 359 - How FARE is pioneering allergy research - Lisa Gable Jul 30, 2019

Lisa Gable, CEO of Food Allergy Research and Education, discusses the strides FARE is making in research, and how the not-for-profit works with businesses and the government to make progress.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 358 - Why Washington is doing better than you think - John Cofrancesco Jul 28, 2019

John Cofrancesco, VP of businesss development at Active Navigation, discusses some of the things going well in Washington, like the recent work to unify government agencies under similar NIST information standards.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 357 - A new way to help schools raise money - Kestrel Linder Jul 18, 2019

Kestrel Linder, co-founder and CEO at GiveCampus, discusses his views on the startup economy in D.C. as well as what his company is doing to help fund the regions' schools.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 356 - Recognizing and avoiding unconscious bias - Howard Ross Jul 16, 2019

Howard Ross, founder of Cook Ross and partner at Udarta consulting, discusses why unconscious and conscious biases aren't just wrong, but also major disadvantages when it comes to hiring and working with talent and other businesses.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 355 - Staying on the good side of the IRS - Ebong Eka Jul 14, 2019

Two things in life are inevitable: death and taxes. To learn more about how to make at least the latter a little easier, we spoke with Ebong Eka, entrepreneur and tax expert as well as president of Ericorp Consulting.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 354 - Keeping up corporate social responsibility - EXTRA Jul 07, 2019

Mary Robinson, entrepreneur and founder of Capacity Partners; and Shannon White, partner at Guidehouse, discuss the various ways that companies and corporations can be a net positive for the communities, and have a purpose and aim beyond just making a profit.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 353 - Making money by switching to solar - Ben Colbert Jul 04, 2019

Benjamin Colbert, founder of City Renewables, discusses how his business helps homeowners and companies convert their buildings to solar power, and how they can even make money by doing it. For more information, visit: https://mailchi.mp/073705f4cfb1/free-solar-design

What's Working in Washington - Ep 352 - Moving from private sector to charity work - Bradley Freedman Jul 02, 2019

Bradley Freedman, management services director for the Salvation Army, discusses the skills that carry over from working in a business to working in a nonprofit, and the striking differences between the two.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 351 - Helping government leverage AI tools - Nick Weir Jun 30, 2019

Nick Weir, challenge manager for SpaceNet at In-Q-Tel's CosmiQ Works lab, discusses how his project crowdsources AI solutions for government applications.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 350 - Why cybersecurity has an open-source solution - Michael Shinn Jun 27, 2019

Michael Shinn, CEO of Atomicorp, discusses how open-source software can provide important and useful solutions for cybersecurity problems in the cloud and on a wide range of other cyber applications.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 349 - Why success is in your sphere - Zvi Band Jun 25, 2019

Zvi Band, author of the new book Success is in Your Sphere, discusses how maintaining healthy relationships that go beyond just transaction can help propel your life and business to new heights, especially in the D.C. region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 348 - Building your product mindset - David DeWolf Jun 23, 2019

David DeWolf, CEO of 3Pillar Global, discusses his new book, The Product Mindset, and how best to tackle being a product-based company, even in the government sector.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 347 - The strengths and weaknesses of capitalism - EXTRA Jun 16, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, Jason Grumet, founder and president of the Bipartisan Policy Center; Michael Farren, fellow at the Mercatus Center; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of LEVICK discuss the ways that politics and lobbying have soured peoples' expectations, experiences, and opinion of capitalism.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 346 - The roadmap to small business success - Tony Surak Jun 13, 2019

Tony Surak, chief marketing officer and partner at DataTribe, discusses the swings and pitfalls of successfully growing a small business, and why revenue isn't the most important thing to shoot for early on.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 345 - The former NFL pro making equipment safer - Shawn Springs Jun 11, 2019

Shawn Springs, former NFL pro and CEO of Windpact, discusses his company's efforts to make safer and more effective protective equipment for professional sports.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 344 - The app minimizing food waste for students - Erin McGeoy Jun 09, 2019

Erin McGeoy, co-founder and CEO of Last Call, discusses how her social venture's app helps notify local students of cheap meals that would otherwise be thrown away, helping to lower America's 40% food waste rate.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 343 - Your due diligence as a CEO or board member - EXTRA Jun 02, 2019

Shawn Wright, partner at Blank Rome; Ayman Rizkalla, partner at Akerman; and Richard Levick, founder and CEO of Levick, discuss the things that a C suit executive or a member of a board at a company needs to do to stay proactive and prevent liability for wrongdoing in case of a company's misconduct.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 342 - Using AI to learn what ads actually work - Stephen Buko May 23, 2019

Stephen Buko, founder and CEO at Kerb, discusses his company's AI-based solution to find out if passerby are actually looking at the outdoor ads that companies spend billions on every year.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 341 - Successfully marketing to the federal government May 21, 2019

Lou Anne Brossman, founder and president of Government Marketing University, discusses how her program connects and uplifts companies and entrepreneurs that market directly to the federal government.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 340 - The VR training missions helping our government - Jason Starkey May 19, 2019

Jason Starkey, co-founder and CEO at Jedburgh Technology, discusses the applications that virtual reality has for the US government, and how it can be used to train employees, civilians, and soldiers alike in various important tasks.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 339 - Innovative solutions to healthcare issues - EXTRA May 12, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, Judith Feder, Georgetown professor and healthcare reform expert during the Clinton administration; and Karen Pollitz, senior fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation and former cabinet member in both the Clinton and Obama administrations; discuss the myriad ideas surrounding healthcare reform in the US and what effect it might have on the DC region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 338 - Bringing DC up to its economic potential - Erran Carmel May 09, 2019

Erran Carmel, Professor at the Kogod School of Business, compares D.C. with a wide range of the world's other cities, and explains how the region can bring itself up to the level of some of the world's biggest economic powerhouses.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 337 - Building a secure cloud for government work - Chris Gorman May 07, 2019

Chris Gorman, COO at Monkton, discusses his company's method of employing common security standards to allow government workers to work from more places and be more productive.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 336 - The secret to investment funding in DC - You Mon Tsang May 05, 2019

You Mon Tsang, CEO of ChurnZero, discusses the different challenges that come with different levels and series of funding in D.C., and the best ways to overcome them.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 335 - How immigrants help get the job done in DC - Paula Fitzgerald May 02, 2019

Paula Fitzgerald, executive director at Ayuda, discusses the wide range of industries that immigrants serve in the D.C. region, and the hurdles that need to be cleared to ensure their safety and opportunity.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 334 - How drones can lift up nearly every industry - Pramod Raheja Apr 30, 2019

Pramod Raheja, CEO of Airgility, discusses how drone production has created an entire economy around research and development for specific applications, and how those applications can revolutionize nearly any industry where logistics is a constraint.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 333 - Restructuring the government's online services - Zac Trojak Apr 28, 2019

Zac Trojak, principal of public sector at Medallia, discusses the IDEA Act, and how his business is helping government websites become more helpful and more powerful for the average citizen.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 332 - Bringing universities and employers together - EXTRA Apr 21, 2019

On this EXTRA Episode, Jason MIller, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, and Jill Klein, Dean of American University School of Professional and Extended Studies, discuss the Capital CoLab, a recent partnership between regional universities and the GWP to ensure students have the digital literacy that businesses in the area crave.

What's Working in Washington - Episode 331 - Understanding what regulation the tech industry needs - EXTRA Apr 14, 2019

Richard Levick, CEO of Levick; Phil Bond, president of government affairs for Potomac International Partners, and Elizabeth Rogers, regulatory expert and partner at Michael Best, discuss the myriad problems facing future regulations for the tech industry, and how regulations might take shape in the near future.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 330 - Building the smart infrastructure the region deserves - EXTRA Apr 07, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, we speak with Jack McDougle, President and CEO at Greater Washington Board of Trade, and Chuck Bean, Executive Director at Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, about the recent innovations in 5G technology, and how these advancements can assist both the average person and the most dedicated entrepreneurs in the region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 329 - The AI changing the face of government research work - Vladimir Eidelman Apr 04, 2019

Vladimir Eidelman, VP of Research at FiscalNote, discusses how his company's applied AI lets lawmakers, lobbyists and laymen understand how likely various bills and policies are to pass, and help them know how exactly they'll be affected.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 328 - Working towards the energy infrastructure of the future - Andrew Scobie Apr 02, 2019

Andrew Scobie, founder of Faraday Grid, discusses how America’s electrical infrastructure has changed little in over a century, and how his company hopes to revolutionize the industry.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 327 - Improv techniques that can strengthen your business - Mark Chalfant Mar 31, 2019

Mark Chalfant, artistic and executive director at Washington Improv Theater, discusses how his nonprofit's WIT at Work initiative helps coworkers become better, and more empathetic, communicators.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 326 - How one company is gamifying charitable donations - Rob Sobhani Mar 28, 2019

Rob Sobhani, sounder and CEO of Sparo, discusses how his company uses gamification techniques to drive people to donate to their favorite charities.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 325 - The hidden danger in your daily data - John Cofrancesco Mar 26, 2019

John Cofrancesco, VP of Business Development at Active Navigation, discusses the security risks that can be hidden in everyday files like emails, spreadsheets and presentations, and how companies can work to mitigate damage these might cause in a hack.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 324 - What DC needs to do to bring in workers - Esther Lee Mar 24, 2019

Esther Lee, CEO of innovation hub and nonprofit Refraction, discusses what her organization is doing to draw in more startups and talent to the D.C. region, and what the region as a whole can do to help tip the scales.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 323 - The boom and bust of tech innovation - EXTRA Mar 17, 2019

On today's EXTRA episode, Dr. Brent Goldfarb and David Kirsch, both professors at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and co-authors of Bubbles and Crashes: the boom and bust of technological innovation, discuss the cyclical nature of the tech innovation environment. Other topics on deck include their recent book, what happens when an economy crashes, and how to salvage your business in troubling economic times.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 322 - The software changing mergers and acquisitions - Nick Perdikis Mar 14, 2019

Nick Perdikis, CEO and CRO of Devensoft, discusses how his company's software-as-a-service platform helps companies streamline and simplify the merger and acquisition process, minimizing stress and maximizing integration.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 321 - How accelerators can help DC catch the blockchain wave - Brian Park Mar 12, 2019

Brian Park, managing partner at SparkLabs Cyber+Blockchain, discusses how his accelerator's initiatives in new and expanding technologies are pushing innovation while still creating profit.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 320 - A new facility building tool skills for adults - Allen Brooks Mar 10, 2019

Allen Brooks, VP of education and outreach at Building Momentum, discusses The Garden, his company's newest endeavor for teaching adults across the region about workshop tools and development, creating a co-building space for tinkerers and small businesses alike.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 319 - Linking government problems with private solutions - Kristen Hajduk Mar 05, 2019

Kristen Hajduk, regional director for the national capital region at MD5, discusses the advantages to building networks of innovators and entrepreneurs to help solve national security and defense problems.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 318 - Proving nonfiction video isn't a niche market - Clint Stinchcomb Mar 03, 2019

Clint Stinchcomb, president and CEO at on-demand service CuriosityStream, discusses the work behind promoting and producing nonfiction video content, and how the market for it is much larger than one might assume.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 317 - How federal agencies are finding the best employees - Simone Petrella Feb 28, 2019

Simone Petrella, chief strategy officer at CyberVista, discusses the recent trends in federal agencies of hiring private recruiters to find and train candidates for employment, and other steps the government can take to make better workers.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 316 - What brands mean in today's digital landscape - Greg Kihlström Feb 26, 2019

Greg Kihlström, prolific brand consultant, customer experience strategist, and SVP digital at Yes& discusses his new book, the Agile Brand, and the ways that building a positive customer experience and a set of associated vocabulary can propel your brand to new heights.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 315 - Encouraging underprivileged students with the Common App - Jenny Rickard Feb 24, 2019

Jenny Rickard, president and CEO at the Common Application, discusses how the Common App helps students of all incomes and backgrounds apply to and attend a wide array of colleges around the world.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 314 - Why your company needs a chief technology officer - Mohan Rao Feb 21, 2019

Mohan Rao, chief product and technology officer at StreetShares, discusses how expert guidance from a CPO or CTO can make or break a company's bottom line.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 313 - Why you may not have heard from the region’s best entrepreneurs - Kevin DeSanto Feb 19, 2019

Kevin DeSanto, managing director and co-founder of KippsDeSanto, discusses how the government contracting space, and the D.C. entrepreneurship community at large, is a lot more active and successful than you might think. For the biggest companies in the region, big personalities are a little rarer than in Silicon Valley.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 312 - The green ideas our local entrepreneurs are bringing - Adam Roberts Feb 17, 2019

Adam Roberts, executive director of Bethesda Green, discusses the ways that companies like his are building environmentally sound and sustainable communities, and the responsibilities businesses have to care for their surroundings.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 311 - Fusing community engagement with the good parts of social media - Karen McCord Feb 14, 2019

Karen McCord, CEO of Breezio, discusses how her company provides a service to connect communities, creating bases of knowledge for companies to keep engagement strong and cut out spam.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 310 - Rethinking how we access energy - Whit Fulton Feb 12, 2019

Whit Fulton, CEO of ConnectDER, discusses how his company and their product works to shift the electrical power industry towards cleaner, smaller, and better alternatives on distributed networks.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 309 - How Quorum actually helps get things done on Capitol Hill - Libby Wuller Feb 10, 2019

Libby Wuller, director of external engagement at Quorum, discusses how her company develops a suite of tools to help corporations, nonprofits, and associations influence and engage with government more effectively.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 308 - The cold, hard truth about financial crises - Kathleen Day Feb 05, 2019

Kathleen Day, experienced business journalist and professor, discusses her new book on the history of financial crises, Broken Bargain, and how the economy could once again take a sharp downturn without careful planning.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 307 - OODA: both a philosophy and a company on the rise - Bob Gourley and Matt Devost Feb 03, 2019

Bob Gourley and Matt Devost, co-founders of tech research and advisory firm OODA, discuss the rise of machine learning and A.I., and how their national security background and the D.C. region give them a distinct insight into the new technologies.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 306 - How cyber companies balance security, privacy, and functionality - Anil Karmel Jan 31, 2019

Anil Karmel, CEO of C2 Labs, discusses how some of the modern regulations for cyber and information security might be needlessly restrictive, and how a new approach to such regulations could speed up innovation while preserving consumer safety.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 305 - Breaking the mold of the traditional IT specialist - Derrick Washington Jan 29, 2019

To understand more about the groups that are working together to spur digital literacy and tech knowledge in under-served communities, we spoke with Derrick Washington, part of the leadership at educational nonprofit Byte Back.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 304 - Staying on top of your digital marketing game - Tripp Donnelly Jan 27, 2019

Tripp Donnelly, CEO and founder of REQ, discusses how businesses need to have a real grasp on how they're seen on the internet. If you're not actively working on your digital brand, you're letting everyone else do it for you.

What's Working in Washington - How the technology industry is changing its culture - EXTRA Jan 20, 2019

On this EXTRA episode, to understand what many tech companies are doing to change their internal culture for the better, and whether it's enough to stave off regulations, we spoke with Mark Walsh, serial entrepreneur and investor; Ally Schweitzer, reporter at WAMU 88.5; and Stewart Verdery, CEO of Monument Policy Group.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 303 - How AI can empower both employees and consumers - Nithi Vivatrat Jan 17, 2019

Nithi Vivatrat, founder of Intellei, discusses how A.I can be leveraged in repetitive and low-priority situations to make customer interactions easier and take rote chores off the to-do list for employees.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 302 - The importance of integrating technology with your workspace - Steve Polo Jan 15, 2019

Steve Polo, managing partner of OPX, discusses how not just the physical layout of your business, but how it's tied together with technology in structure, can help intentionally create a productive and team-oriented workplace.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 301 - The cloud, explained: where your data really goes - Lee Kestler Jan 13, 2019

Lee Kestler, chief commercial officer at Vantage Data Centers, discusses how important data centers are to the region's economy, and how they work to assist businesses, schools, and our every day lives.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 300 - How SoaPen creatively helps kids stay clean - Shubham Issar Jan 10, 2019

Shubham Issar, co-founder of SoaPen, discusses how her company's product helps keep kids clean by making hand washing fun. Issar also discusses why D.C. gives a home to a deep community of social impact startups and companies.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 299 - Selling tech to keep people safe from the worst - Douglas Britt Jan 08, 2019

Douglas Britt, senior vice president of product at Patrocinium, discusses his company's new personnel tracking system that helps first respondents know where employees and the public are in the event of an emergency situation, and how companies can sell products that consumers hope to never have to use.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 298 - Making some noise for your business to stand out - Ken Schmidt Jan 06, 2019

Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, discusses his new book, Make Some Noise, and unique philosophy to making sure your branding and marketing stand out from the competition.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 297 - How new ideas are being welcomed in government contracting - Zhensen Huang Dec 20, 2018

Zhensen Huang, founder of Precise Software Solutions, discusses the role that his company plays in helping people get access to information on their medication, as well as the ways that entrepreneurs and government can work together to innovate and help the lives of all our citizens.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 296 - Why small business owners and investors should get involved - Amelia Friedman Dec 18, 2018

Amelia Friedman, co-founder of Hatch Apps, discusses how her startup is helping to expand access to software and app creation. Friedman also explains why it's important for investors in startups and small businesses to be partners, not just funders.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 295 - Transitioning from serial entrepreneur to serial venture investor - Mirza Baig Dec 16, 2018

Mirza Baig, partner and co-leader at Aldrich Capital Partners, discusses what it's like to move from being an entrepreneur to a venture investor, and how that puts him in the specific position of relating to the journeys and hardships of startups and businesses looking for funding.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 294 - Tales from the world of a cyber venture capitalist - Hank Thomas Dec 13, 2018

Hank Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Strategic Cyber Ventures, discusses his accidental journey into venture capital as well as the importance of the growing cybersecurity product industry.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 293 - The voice of DC Inno Beat - Kieran McQuilkin Dec 11, 2018

Kieran McQuilkin, new market editor at D.C.'s American Inno, discusses the D.C. tech community and some of the hottest new and rising trends for innovation in the region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 292 - Empowering employees through encouraging empathy - Vanessa Gill Dec 09, 2018

Vanessa Gill, creator of social venture Social Cipher, discusses her life on the autism spectrum and her efforts to encourage empathy and understanding through the lens of gamification.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 291 - Driving innovation from within to assist the whole region - EXTRA Dec 02, 2018

Caitlin McKenna, Senior Director of Customer Experience and Innovation at Hilton; and Brinda Sen Gupta, Deputy Director of the Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center, discuss the ways their positions at their companies help them teach others to innovate, shaping even large companies to work better.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 290 - What one local man did to fight hunger in the region - Jeremy Lichtenstein Nov 29, 2018

Jeremy Lichtenstein, agent with RE/MAX Realty, discusses Kids in Need Distributors (KIND), the not-for-profit he founded to help children in need get food outside of their reduced meal plans at school.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 289 - How to actually encourage DC innovation - Jack McDougle Nov 27, 2018

Jack McDougle, CEO and president of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, discusses some of the ways the entrepreneurial community and the government can work together to spur innovation and economic growth, for the entire D.C. region and beyond.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 288 - What makes women great small business owners - Diana Hage Nov 25, 2018

Diana Hage, CEO of RFID Business Solution, discusses the difficulties in changing the trajectory of a small business, as well as the specific advantages women have when it comes to owning and leading small businesses.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 287 - What Amazon’s HQ2 really means for Virginia - EXTRA Nov 18, 2018

With the recent announcement that Amazon's HQ2 will reside partly in northern Virginia, we gather together an emergency EXTRA episode with some of the most influential minds in the region: Ángel Cabrera, president of George Mason University; Tien Wong, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Opus8; and Jason Miller, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership; to understand how Amazon's move is a huge opportunity for the area.

What's Working in Washington - Ep. 286 Why leadership is an emergent property, not a magic wand - EXTRA Nov 11, 2018

On this EXTRA episode, Stanley McChrystal, retired US Army General and co-author of Leaders: Myth and Reality, discusses what leadership actually means -- it isn't a magic power doled out by a rare great man.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 285 - How Motley Fool helps normal people understand investing - EXTRA Nov 04, 2018

This week, we spoke with Tom Gardner, co-founder of investment and consultation company Motley Fool, to understand the company's history, and the way markets are flowing in light of recent economic developments.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 284 - Insights from one of texting’s innovators - Terry Hsiao Nov 01, 2018

Terry Hsiao, serial entrepreneur of companies like Hook Mobile and co-developer on projects like the one that helped unify the global texting platform, discusses current and future trends in telecommunications and the best qualities for entrepreneurship.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 283 - The view from inside a DC incubator - Josh Mandell Oct 30, 2018

Josh Mandell, director of policy and international programs at Halcyon, discusses how Halcyon is spurring entrepreneurs and social ventures into doing good for the world while also growing a business.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 282 - The surprising quality needed to be a great leader - Chris Lewis Oct 28, 2018

Chris Lewis, co-author of The Leadership Lab: Understanding Leadership in the 21st Century, discusses how overconfidence and the myth of leader infallibility can result in bad outcomes for everything from business to geopolitics.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 281 - Quantum innovation needs this region's experts - Arthur Herman Oct 25, 2018

Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and popular historian, discusses the way that new industries embracing quantum computing will require experts that are already rising in the D.C. region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 280 - The difference between financial wellness and financial literacy - Blake Allison Oct 23, 2018

Blake Allison, CEO and president of LifeCents and founder and chairman of Valor, discusses how financial health is much more than just knowing the jargon.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 279 - Why DC is the perfect place for an innovation contest - Jacqueline Baker Oct 21, 2018

On this episode, we speak with Jacqueline Baker, Innovation Program Manager for AARP, to discuss how innovation is spurred in D.C., in no small part thanks to the AARP Innovation Labs Grand Pitch Event coming later this October.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 278 - Pushing the region into technology product innovation - EXTRA Oct 14, 2018

In this special double-feature episode, we hold two separate panels with two pairs of experts. First, Oliver Schlake, Clinical Professor at Robert H. Smith School of Business; and Jack McDougle, president and CEO of the GWBT, discuss how to grow the region's economy through new technology and product-oriented businesses. Next, Ed Bersoff, serial entrepreneur and angel investor; and Tami Howie, partner at DLA Piper and former CEO of Maryland Tech Council, discuss how the Tandem Product Academy works to spur innovation in the D.C. area.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 277 - Preparing for the rise of ‘new collar’ jobs - Chris Hopfensberger Oct 11, 2018

Chris Hopfensberger, founding executive director of Software.org, discusses the need for further pushing STEM in education in order to prepare citizens for the jobs of the future.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 276 - Building a company around cloud technology - Eric Bednash Oct 09, 2018

Eric Bednash, CEO of cloud technology and security company Racktop Systems, explains what the cloud actually is, and delineates the advantages and disadvantages to running a product company versus a services-based company.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 275 - Helping fill government jobs in the DC region - Brad Traverse Oct 07, 2018

Brad Traverse, director of government relations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and founder of Brad Traverse Jobs, discusses his mission of getting people involved and employed in the government relations industry.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 274 - Investing smartly in the region’s high tech - Jim Hunt Oct 04, 2018

Jim Hunt, managing partner at Lavrock Ventures, discusses the role that venture capital plays in the D.C. region, and what technology industries hold deep promise for the future.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 273 - How to actually understand quantum computing - Michael Brett Oct 02, 2018

Michael Brett, chief executive officer at quantum computing software company QxBranch, discusses exactly how quantum computing can serve as a revolution in a wide range of industries, working hand in hand with classical computers.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 272 - Jumping from a big company to a startup - Gayle Weiswasser Sep 30, 2018

Gayle Weiswasser, SVP of Communications at Homesnap, discusses the biggest differences between working at a large corporation and working at a startup. As it turns out, different environments help different people thrive.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 271 - The key to communication is compassion - David Gorodetski Sep 27, 2018

David Gorodetski, COO and co-founder of Sage Communications, discusses the difficulty that comes with managing communications for startups and businesses. Gorodetski also outlines the clear difference between advertising and public relations.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 270 - How DC is seen by the rest of the country - Steve Harris Sep 25, 2018

Steve Harris, senior vice president and general manager at Dell EMC Federal, discusses the structure of relationships when a business's main customer is the federal government, and how public sector work is seen by the rest of the country.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 269 - The trick to understanding AI for entrepreneurs - Lauren Maffeo Sep 23, 2018

Lauren Maffeo, software-as-a-service expert and senior content analyst at GetApp, provides some comforting answers to questions surrounding AI and machine learning. No, AI isn't after your job, but big changes are coming down the pipeline.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 268 - Business and the First Amendment - EXTRA Sep 16, 2018

Shanlon Wu, former federal prosecutor and partner; Thomas Clare, partner at Clare Locke; and Richard Levick, chairman and CEO of Levick; discuss the ways that First Amendment issues bleed into the corporate world.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 267 - Neil deGrasse Tyson on DC, his new book, and the next generation - Neil deGrasse Tyson Sep 09, 2018

Award-winning astrophysicist and author of over 20 books, Neil deGrasse Tyson, discusses the state and importance of science and objective truth in the modern day. Tyson also discusses why he looks forward to millennials to take the wheel, as well as his new book, Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 266 - How branding is pivotal to success - Sarah Woods Sep 06, 2018

Sarah Woods, marketing director at rapidly-growing D.C.-based technology business Bridges, discusses how one of the biggest keys to success in the commercial sector is correct branding and PR.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 265 - How to judge a company’s real culture - Michael Avon Sep 04, 2018

Michael Avon, founder and CEO of ICX Media and venture investor at ABS Capital, discusses how businesses can use mergers and acquisitions to grow, even in their early stages. Avon explains that a lot of working together is required to make sure any company with acquisition potential fits with and builds on the original company's culture.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 264 - More of the year's best interviews - BEST OF Aug 26, 2018

This week, we highlight more of the best interviews we've had over the past year: PR expert Christina Daves, Axios managing editor Kim Hart, and Politico national security reporter Jacqueline Klimas.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 263 - This spring's best episodes - BEST OF Aug 19, 2018

This week on What's Working in Washington, we look back on some of our favorite interviews from the spring season: PoPville founder Dan Silverman; David Cetlin and MockV Solutions; and Allen Gannett on his startup TrackMaven.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 262 - Unclear regulations are holding back startups - EXTRA Aug 12, 2018

Suzanne Rich Folsom, attorney and regulation expert; Richard Levick, founder public affairs firm Levick; and Michael Avon, founder of ICX Media, discuss the pitfalls politicians make in developing regulations. While some rules may help big businesses, some small startups are being left out in the cold.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 261 - Helping problem solvers bring products to market - Sarah Purdum Aug 09, 2018

Sarah Purdum, business development associate with Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, discusses how talented people with great problem-solving abilities might have trouble with the marketing aspect of entrepreneurship, and how that hurdle can be overcome.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 260 - How niche media can build a large company - Sean Griffey Aug 07, 2018

Sean Griffey, co-founder and CEO of Industry Dive, discusses how his company's innovative method of sourcing niche news for specific demographics, like industry CEOs and presidents, allows the company to create close relationships with businesses and communities while also maintaining strong, reliable revenue on the internet.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 259 - How entrepreneurs can benefit from writing books - Mary Abbajay Aug 05, 2018

Mary Abbajay, expert on leadership management and career development and author of Managing Up: How to Move up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss, discusses how writing a book can give entrepreneurs and leaders access to a wide range of opportunities they couldn't otherwise achieve.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 258 - Staying one step ahead of the internet of things - Ajit Thyagarajan Aug 02, 2018

Ajit Thyagarajan, founder of Atomic Mole, discusses how his company works to shield internet of things devices in a new and innovative way. Thyagarajan also discusses the difficulty involved in being a startup vying for the attention of larger businesses.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 257 - Getting things done in DC's business suburbs - Mary-Claire Burick Jul 31, 2018

Mary-Claire Burick, President of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, discusses what business improvement districts actually do, and how they help coalesce the public and private sectors around a common goal.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 256 - What DC is still lacking for entrepreneurship to thrive - Andy Medici Jul 29, 2018

Andy Medici, money reporter for the Washington Business Journal, discusses the problems the D.C. region still has to face if it wants to regain the VC market share it had during the dotcom boom.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 255 - Why cybersecurity is partly a people problem - EXTRA Jul 22, 2018

On this What’s Working in Washington EXTRA, we spoke with Bob Bigman, president of 2BSecure; Bob Flores, co-founder and partner of Cognitio Corp; and Bob Gourley, founder and CTO at Crucial Point LLC, to discuss the hurdles cybersecurity still faces in ensuring the protection of the country's most important systems. Other topics include why D.C. continues to be a hotbed for cybersecurity, and the innovations that will bring the industry into the future.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 254 - How consultants help break the government inefficiency myth - Robert McNamara Jul 19, 2018

Robert McNamara, managing director of Guidehouse, formerly PwC PS, discusses how consultants for the public sector help government agencies more efficiently serve their citizens. As part of a company that was recently divested from a larger corporation, McNamara explains how he is better able to chase innovation with small-startup tactics.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 253 - Crowdsourcing to fight hackers - Mark Jaster Jul 17, 2018

Mark Jaster, founder of 418 Intelligence, discusses the new system the company has developed to let cybersecurity experts freelance their knowledge, helping companies find flaws in their systems. Jaster also discusses the problem with investors that search for a "silver bullet" in potential startups.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 252 - Open-source software is every company's vulnerable backbone - JC Herz Jul 15, 2018

JC Herz, national expert on open-source software and COO and founder of Ion Channel, discusses how open-source code makes up around 80 percent of all proprietary business software. If that code doesn't come from a reliable source or a consistent committer, it can result in huge security problems for consumers.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 251 - Why your business might need an executive recruiter for its next opening - Lyles Carr Jul 12, 2018

Lyles Carr, senior vice president of the McCormick Group, discusses how executive recruiters operate, working with businesses to find the perfect match for an open position. Carr explains how the process may require an open mind instead of strict requirements to get the best candidates.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 250 - Housing affordability still an impediment to DC’s growth - David Bowers Jul 10, 2018

David Bowers, vice president and Mid-Atlantic market leader for Enterprise Community Partners, discusses how D.C. consistently ranks as one of the most expensive places to live in the country, and how high prices hurt quality of life, as well as slow the influx of talent and businesses from other regions.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 249 - Can the DC region still attract the best workers? - Terry Clower Jul 08, 2018

Terry Clower, director for the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, discusses how immigrants, especially long-term immigrants, make up a huge portion of the D.C. region's workforce, and how pushing immigrants out of the country could be a large economic injury for the area. Clower also explains how attracting business to Washington can work by making a place where employees will want to live.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 248 - Fixing advanced technology's advanced vulnerabilities - Glen Gulyas Jul 05, 2018

Glen Gulyas, founder and CEO of Onclave Networks, discusses how the internet of things can be a great boon for society, if it can only move past its huge security hurdles.. Gulyas's company, Onclave Networks, seeks to provide security for companies worried about attacks on their IoT-based devices.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 247 - The World Bank's plan to cut out the global middleman - Fannie Delavelle Jul 03, 2018

Fannie Delavelle, managing director of the World Bank Youth Summit, discusses how the World Bank is using blockchain to assist small and women-led businesses in developing nations in collecting revenue. With the distributed ledger of blockchain, businesses can eschew the middleman when making international transactions, saving profit.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 246 - How blockchain helps donors track their charity dollars - Clay Buckley Jul 01, 2018

Clay Buckley, president of Cause Network, discusses how his company uses technology and innovation to help charities gain funds and help people in need. Blockchain, among other technologies, are allowing donors to see exactly where their money is going in the charity of their choice.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 245 - Concierge medicine is a shot in the arm for the DC economy - Diva Nagula Jun 28, 2018

Diva Nagula, founder and CEO of the Washington, D.C. franchise for IV Doc, discusses how his company is part of a new wave of on-demand medical services. Nagula explains how this new trend is helping usher in the future of personalized medicine.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 244 - How the Maryland Tech Council is making innovation happen - Tami Howie Jun 26, 2018

Tami Howie, chief executive officer of the Maryland Tech Council, discusses how Maryland is shaping up to be a great opportunity for tech and biotech entrepreneurs, and how the Maryland Tech Council is paving the way forward for innovation.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 243 - A startup's playbook for regulatory hacking - Evan Burfield Jun 24, 2018

Evan Burfield, co-founder of accelerator 1776 and current CEO of Union, discusses his latest book, "Regulatory Hacking." The book explains how entrepreneurs can take a close look at the regulation-heavy areas of the market that are the most in need of innovation, and how to work their way into the fold.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 242 - Unpacking the journey behind mergers and acquisitions - EXTRA Jun 17, 2018

To talk about how mergers and acquisitions are a much longer process than they may seem in the news, and to learn how to attract potential buyers, we're joined by Dan Ilisevich, CFO at Compusearch Software; Kevin DeSanto, managing director at KippsDeSanto; and Andy Jones, managing director at the Maryland Venture Fund.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 241 - Teaching business students how to fail - Jim Liew Jun 14, 2018

Jim Liew, co-founder of tech firm SoKat and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Business School, discusses how the D.C. region's universities are teaching entrepreneurs to take advantage of new technologies, like blockchain, AI, and machine learning. Perhaps more important, however, is how universities are teaching entrepreneurial students to get up after they fail, and learn from their mistakes.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 240 - Government agencies are embracing cloud technology - John Wood Jun 12, 2018

John Wood, chairman and CEO of IT firm Telos, talks about how cloud technology is helping to improve the security and efficiency of all of America's government agencies, and how D.C. is uniquely poised to take advantage of the new adoption.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 239 - Why supply chains are pivotal in times of disaster - Rosemary Johnston Jun 10, 2018

Rosemary Johnston, senior vice president of operations at Savi Technologies, talks about how the chains of marketing, delivery, and in-transit visibility are vital for the dispersion of everything from breakfast cereal to the most dire supplies in humanitarian crises.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 238 - Filling the gaps in DC's cyber community - EXTRA Jun 03, 2018

To understand how D.C.'s cyber technology community is growing and shaping the economy, we talk to Dr. Erran Carmel, professor at the Kogod School of Business; Jennifer Thornton, director of workforce initiatives at the Greater Washington Partnership; and Rob Terry, senior writer at the Washington Business Journal. Topics discussed include digital convergence, widening the talent pool, and spurring economic growth through the cyber industry.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 237 - Tech talent comes from more than just a computer science degree - Zuri Hunter May 31, 2018

Zuri Hunter, front end engineer at open-source mapping platform Mapbox, talks about how the D.C. region's wide range of meetups, hackathons, and boot camps helped her gain experience and skills in the tech industry. Hunter explains that by diversifying the backgrounds of future developers, companies can tackle problems in new and innovative ways.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 236 - The startup giving education loans to international students - Manu Smadja May 29, 2018

Manu Smadja, co-founder and CEO of MPOWER Financing, talks about how his company provides crucial student loans to international students that are in America's top universities. MPOWER has helped hundreds of students from across the world access the education that they strive for.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 235 - Riding the cryptocurrency wave in the DC region - Charlie Kiser May 27, 2018

One of the most interesting up-and-coming technologies in the region is in the field of cryptocurrency. To talk about how the technology has a murky, but promising, future, we're joined by Charlie Kiser, CEO of Atlas Cloud Enterprises.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 234 - Teaching smart people how not to get scammed online - Pam Holland May 24, 2018

Pam Holland, founder of Tech Moxie, talks about her company's efforts to teach people to use technology safely and effectively. Holland also explains how online scams like phishing can be so dangerous--and so convincing.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 233 - The student-built app helping physical therapy patients - Benjamin Pikus May 22, 2018

Today we're joined by Benjamin Pikus, founder of MoTrack Therapy, a company that’s using motion tracking and gamification to assist patients with physical therapy exercises. Pikus and his group recently won a competition between 100 of the region's top student-led startups.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 232 - Gene technologies are making strides to cure terminal illnesses - Jeff Galvin May 20, 2018

Jeff Galvin, CEO and founder of American Gene Technologies, discusses how new technologies in the realm of gene therapy are able to use viruses to heal terminal illness. Galvin believes that, within the next ten years, a large swath of terminal cancers and monogenic diseases can be effectively treated with these methods.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 231 - How DC is helping drone technology reach new horizons - EXTRA May 13, 2018

For today's EXTRA episode, we speak with Anne Swanson, an attorney with Wilkinson Barker Knauer; Matt Scassero, director of the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft System test site; and Mark Ryan, CEO of the Ryan Media Lab to learn about the wide variety of applications drones have, the regulatory and technological hurdles facing them, and how the greater Washington area is the perfect confluence of solutions to many of these problems.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 230 - Surprising findings from a new cybersecurity entrepreneurship survey - Erran Carmel May 10, 2018

Professor Erran Carmel, American University's director of the Center for Business in the Capitol, discusses the results of a wealth of data suggesting the D.C. region is one of the largest in the world for cybersecurity. Other statistics discussed help show that while the region is still struggling on some key issues, it's holding firm as a great place for entrepreneurship.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 229 - Maryland's buy-local program for cybersecurity - Stacey Smith May 08, 2018

Stacey Smith, executive director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, discusses how her group has helped the state of Maryland incentive supporting local business while also ensuring a cybersecure economy.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 228 - The secret strategy to getting the right media attention - Christina Daves May 06, 2018

PR expert Christina Daves discusses the best practices for making your name known. According to Daves, one of the most important aspects is creating good content and and pitching good ideas to the right journalists.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 227 - The changing face of real estate - Lorraine Arora May 03, 2018

Lorraine Arora, chair of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, discusses how the real estate industry in D.C. is changing rapidly, and how businesses across the world are paying attention. Arora also explains how realtors will remain an important part of real estate, despite the rise of automation.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 226 - A new space race is just beginning for DC - Jacqueline Klimas May 01, 2018

National security reporter at Politico Jacqueline Klimas joins us today to talk about a new newsletter Politico is launching, all about space. With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin making strides toward private industry in space, this newsletter should help you get a handle on what you need to know about the emerging market.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 225 - Blockchain explained: it's not just about money Apr 29, 2018

Peter Rogers, CEO of Welford Management, explains how blockchain works, and how it could be a great asset to the D.C. region. It's not just about Bitcoin, in fact, it has a wide range of possible use cases.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 224 - The difference between leadership and management - Glen Hellman Apr 26, 2018

Glen Hellman, leadership coach and founder of Driven forward, discusses how leadership is a process of guiding without micromanaging. Good leaders can make sure employees will do what you want without having to tell them every day.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 223 - The DC music blog producing DIY concerts - Angelie Benn Apr 24, 2018

We speak to Angelie Benn, co-founder of Capitol Sound DC, a local woman-led music blog that's also producing some of the hottest underground concerts in the region. Benn explains how the company got its start thanks to a love for One Direction, and how it evolved to support D.C.'s rich and diverse tapestry of music and art.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 222 - PoPville is your source for neighborhood scuttlebutt Apr 22, 2018

Dan Silverman, founder of D.C.-area news and rumor website PoPville joins us to talk about building an audience, staying authentic, and weeding out trolls to build a better business. Silverman explains how acting as a journalist and leader has created a popular site and a tight-knit community.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 221 - How the federal government can fund your small business - Robert Brooke Apr 19, 2018

On this episode, we talk to Robert Brooke, director of federal funding programs at the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology, about the federal government's Small Business Innovative Research program. Brooke explains how SBIR is designed to fund startups that are creating new and untested technologies, while letting the company retain commercialization rights.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 220 - Building a stronger cyber industry - Mary Beth Borgwing Apr 17, 2018

Today, we spoke to Mary Beth Borgwing, co-chair of Uniting Women in Cyber, and founder of Standish Cyber Corporation, to discuss how the D.C. region can serve as a great landing pad for up-and-coming cyber startups. It's great to be close to the federal government and the source of regulations, but there's still some work to be done to make it home for the cyber industry.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 219 - Injecting ethics into boards through diversity - Denise Keane Apr 15, 2018

Denise Keane, former board member of Altria and current board member of DirectWomen, discusses how diversity of background and opinion can make boards of directors more responsible and proactive, for the good of both their company and the general population.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 218 - Building up the BioHealth Capital Region - EXTRA Apr 08, 2018

For today's EXTRA episode, we talk to Jeff Gallagher, CEO of Virginia Biotechnology Association, and Richard Bendis, president & CEO of BioHealth Innovation Incorporated.They discuss how the D.C. region is a perfect home for the biohealth industry, and what impact this industry can have on the region in the coming years.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 217 - Are trade groups the secret to bringing the DC region together? - Harry Klaff Apr 05, 2018

Harry Klaff, managing director at JLL, stops by to discuss the opportunity that trade groups have to affect significant change in the D.C. region. Specifically, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the MetroNow Coalition have taken huge steps in making the area better for communities and companies alike.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 216 - How a local scientist became an accidental entrepreneur - David Cetlin Apr 03, 2018

David Cetlin, founder and CEO of MockV Solutions, discusses the skills he had to develop when he fell into his entrepreneurship journey. Cetlin explains how biotechnology and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, especially in the D.C. region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 215 - Secret strengths of product and service businesses - John Funge Apr 01, 2018

John Funge, chief product officer at startup incubator and venture capital firm DataTribe, discusses the main, inherent differences in product- and service-oriented businesses, and how the D.C. region can be a great opportunity for both to thrive.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 214 - Strengthening DC's school-to-career pipeline - Steven Partridge Mar 29, 2018

Steven Partridge, vice president of workforce and economic development at the Northern Virginia Community College, discusses how education in D.C. is closing the mismatch between the skills schools teach and the skills employers need.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 213 - Digital marketing: are you doing it right? - Pamela Clark Mar 27, 2018

Pamela Clark, founder of web design service Clark Concepts, explains the best ways for small business owners to dip their toes into digital marketing, through their own website and social media. Clark recommends having a website and knowing your audience as the first and foremost tips to having a solid presence online.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 212 - How Lyft is growing in the DC region - Stephen Taylor Mar 25, 2018

Mid-Atlantic general manager for Lyft, Stephen Taylor, discusses how his experience as a pilot for the Navy, and as an angel investor, prepared him for entrepreneurship. Taylor explains that sometimes, being an entrepreneur doesn't mean starting from scratch.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 211 - Hear Me Code offers free coding classes to DC women - Shannon Turner Mar 22, 2018

Shannon Turner discusses Hear Me Code, a group she founded that offers free coding lessons to over 3,000 women in the D.C. area. Turner also explains the upcoming DCFemTech INSPIRE, an event centered around elevating the voices and achievements of women in tech in D.C.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 210 - DC-area immigrants pushing through barriers to entrepreneurship - Daniel Parra Mar 20, 2018

Daniel Parra, director of small and minority business at the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, discusses the main barriers that immigrant and minority business owners face in the D.C. area, and how many of them push through setbacks to become successful.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 209 - Activity Rocket gets kids into enrichment programs - Lisa Friedlander Mar 18, 2018

Lisa Friedlander, co-founder of Activity Rocket, explains the trials and tribulations of starting a business with no prior entrepreneurial experience. Friedlander discusses how hard work and a little help from family helped the company rise to a national scale.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 208 - How ethics is about what you should do, not just what you shouldn't - Pat Harned Mar 15, 2018

Dr. Pat Harned, head of DC's Ethics and Compliance Initiative, spoke to What's Working in Washington about how ethics is a proactive process, not just a reactive one. As it turns out, businesses that foster ethical environments with clear core values run into moral quandaries far less than those that don't.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 207 - Securing the "Wild West" of the Internet of things - Joe Saunders Mar 13, 2018

What's Working in Washington spoke with RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders to learn about the dangers, as well as the benefits, of the internet of things. When almost every electronic device can connect to the internet, security can become a nightmare, but companies like Saunders' are closing the loop on hackers.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 206 - How Axios builds trust in an uneasy media landscape - Kim Hart Mar 11, 2018

What's Working in Washington talks to Kim Hart, managing editor at news outlet Axios. While trust in media is at an all-time low in America, Hart explains how Axios is working to make objective truth a top priority in reporting.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 205 STEM Symposium gets students into science - JD Kathuria Mar 08, 2018

The upcoming STEM Symposium helps young students get interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. JD Kathuria explains how fostering young interest in STEM can ultimately help fill the region's unfilled tech jobs.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 204 How local businesses plan to fix metro woes - Clare Flannery Mar 06, 2018

Clare Flannery of MDB Communications explains how businesses in the DC region have banded together to improve metro. She says the Metro Now Coalition is a sign of how DC, Maryland and Virginia can work together as a region to reach a common goal.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 203 Hottest jobs in DC & how we’re filling them - Jim Dinegar Mar 04, 2018

Jim Dinegar at the Kogod School of Business, explains why low unemployment rates might be an opportunity for growth in the D.C. region. With a wide margin of unfilled tech jobs in the area, Dinegar lays out a plan for using education to solve the issue.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 202 Women still lack visibility on company boards - EXTRA Feb 25, 2018

A full-length discussion on company boards, why women are still under-represented, and specific tips on how to boost the female presence to better reflect the customers companies serve. Denise Keane, Andi Cullins, Andrew Sherman

What's Working in Washington - Ep 201 - DC Middle East expert gets creative on podcasts - Amr Kotb Feb 22, 2018

An international expert in Middle Eastern politics and economics in Washington, DC has found an interesting creative outlet in a podcast called Sunday Blues — which isn’t even really about music.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 200 - Recipe for a skilled workforce - Alex Murphy Feb 20, 2018

A report last year estimated upwards of 800 million jobs worldwide will be lost to robotics and automation. “And while that’s true, I think the real story is how many jobs will be created by the need to support, and build, and program, and put in place those robotics and automation,” says the founder of WorkHarmony.

What's Working in Washington Ep 199 Dealing with personal hardship on the job - Allen Gannett Feb 18, 2018

Do entrepreneurs deal with crises and changes in their lives differently from non-entrepreneurs?

What's Working in Washington Ep 198 How mergers and acquisitions drive our local economy - Anita Antenucci Feb 15, 2018

Mergers and acquisitions, the process of businesses being sold and bought is basically the life blood of any entrepreneurial region, and our region is a hotbed for emerging acquisitions activity in the United States.

What's Working in Washington Ep 197 Summit welcomes STEM students - Shaji Nair Feb 13, 2018

A conference on the future of technology here in the D.C. region deals with advanced technology and policy-making.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 196 How to be an effective public speaker - Brian Fanzo Feb 11, 2018

“I get to travel the world, speaking at the largest events in the world, sharing multiple messages, but ultimately, it’s an element of storytelling, and hopefully moving the audience to make a decision.”

What's Working in Washington - Ep 195 - Business ideas that make investors sit up and listen - Andy Jones Feb 08, 2018

There’s $25 million of new venture capital available in this region for startup entrepreneurs, according to Andy Jones, managing director of the Maryland Venture Fund. Where is that money being invested, and who will the winners be?

What's Working in Washington - Ep 194 - Women & tech: still barriers to break through - Jennifer Ives Feb 06, 2018

Women in STEM, why women are reluctant to enter the sciences and why we still have a long way to go on gender equality in both the classroom and the workforce.

What's Working in Washington Ep 193 Millennials opting for traditional life choices - Dawn Lejon Feb 04, 2018

Millennials, as a group, are the largest demographic cohort in the United States. They are driving economies, they’re driving behavior, and much to the surprise of baby boomers, they’re becoming a more and more important part of the workforce.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 192 - What is Greater Washington Partnership? - Brian Finch Feb 01, 2018

Greater Washington Partnership is composed of 20 members representing companies such as Under Armour, Capital One, and MedImmune. It addresses issues such as workforce development, and has released a report on the tech workforce in the region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 190 Three foundations of a successful business: human, financial & intellectual capital - Andrew Sherman Jan 29, 2018

Today's entrepreneur needs to be sensitive to the fact that their passion, their clear sense of vision, the way that they interact with their most important assets, their people, are critical building blocks in entrepreneurship and in business success.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 189 Tax reform & your personal finances - Barry Glassman Jan 26, 2018

Founder and President of Glassman Wealth Services discusses how tax reform will affect residents in the national capital region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 188 Post's business reporter on HQ2 - Aaron Gregg Jan 24, 2018

Aaron Gregg of the Washington Post explores what's going on and what trends are emerging in DC's business community.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 187 Latino community provides huge boost to economy - Leopoldo Martinez Jan 22, 2018

Local business community is boosted by immigrants and multinational businesses, particularly Latin American businesses.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 186 Communications challenges & how to solve them - Richard Levick Jan 19, 2018

Society is getting wiser on how to communicate its support of mistrust of politicians, movements and brands. Richard Levick offers insight on what to expect next.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 185 How diplomacy can unlock businessl potential - Joshua Walker Jan 17, 2018

The opportunity to do business overseas can create thousands of jobs for an economy and many for business. In the current environment, sometimes people scratch their head and wonder: Is this still a good time to do international business? Joshua Walker is the head of Global Strategic Initiatives with The Eurasia Group. Hes a diplomatic expert in international trade and business.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 184 Local LinkedIn pick as cybersecurity guru Jan 15, 2018

Chuck Brooks was recently named by LinkedIn as one of the top five people to follow in cybersecurity issues among their 500 million members

What's Working in Washington - Ep 183 One skill every successful leader needs: empathy Jan 12, 2018

UPIC Health founder Mary Tucker carries three mantras: be happy, be awesome, and help others with becoming one and two.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 182 Voice of federal government info - Tom Temin Jan 10, 2018

One of the best-known and constant voices traveling the airways in the D.C. region is the host of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 181 AR & VR among advancements in 2018 - Sam Sabin Jan 08, 2018

Exciting emerging technologies are in the fields of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), according to Sam Sabin of DC Inno.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 180 - Peek into 2018: small biz and cryptocurrency - Mark Walsh Jan 01, 2018

Mark Walsh, former head of the Office of Innovation and Investment at the Small Business Administration shares his predictions on 2018. Walsh is a local angel investor and one of the pioneers of the modern internet.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 179 EXTRA: Attracting investors in the DC region - expert panel Dec 18, 2017

Topics include the investment donut hole, D.C.s seed-stage investor ecosystem, forging your own personal connections, and the changing D.C. market.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 178 Getting inventions out of labs and to market - Bob Smith Dec 15, 2017

The region has a wealth of innovators and inventors. In both private and federal labs, it's easy to imagine thousands of fantastic inventions ready to be part of the next big company, but the transition isn't always easy, and not all inventions are created equal.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 177 Start up and be counted - Adam Zuckerman Dec 13, 2017

Fosterly is once again conducting a startup census, with a form that is now easier to use, according to Adam Zuckerman, founder of Fosterly.
Fosterly collaborated with research experts from Virginia Tech to increase the scientific rigor of the 2017 census. The census report is a collaborative effort with commentary and analysis provided by some of our region's leading subject matter experts.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 176 Does venture capital get the best ideas to market? - Ross Baird Dec 11, 2017

Ross Baird, founder of Village Capital, believes that venture capital isn't doing a good job of getting new ideas to society.
In his new book, The Innovation Blind Spot, Baird explains that the industry could do more to spur innovation.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 175 Bring authenticity to your online persona - Michell Clark Dec 08, 2017

Michell Clark says the public can tell 1) if someone is getting paid to talk about something, 2) if they actually care about it and 3) if this is actually the full story.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 174 Community is about connection, not big turnouts, says expert - Pete Erickson Dec 06, 2017

"If were not trying to get somebody to enroll in a coding school, or trying to get them to take a job somewhere, were pure. We can actually offer them information, content, network, all these things that benefit them and their careers, without being conflicted, without needing to sell them anything," said Erickson. Instead, Modev is funded by sponsors. Thus, its seen as a trusted resource, and is better able to build real communities.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 173 Crowdsourcing to fill local startup funding voids - Kevin Morgan Dec 04, 2017

Despite being one of the wealthiest areas in the United States, the D.C. region is still a tough place for startups to raise growth capital. Crowdsourcing might be able to fix that.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 172 Anacostia provides inspiration beyond its shores - Dan Tangherlini Dec 01, 2017

Inspiration comes in surprising forms when one looks at progress in the Washington region.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 171 How to get ahead with your boss without brown-nosing - Mary Abbajay Nov 29, 2017

People spend a lot of time worrying about whos managing them, but less about managing up.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 170 Unconventional offices see new work trends emerge - Adam Segal Nov 27, 2017

What's Working in Washington - Ep 169 EXTRA - Cybersecurity driving the economy Nov 20, 2017

Three of the region's experts on cybersecurity and its effect on the economy: Michael Hoffman, director of marketing at GovernmentCIO Media; Mike Simon, president and CEO of cyber defense firm CryptoniteNXT; and Ron Gula, investor and founder of Gula Tech Adventures.
Topics: how investment trends shape cybersecurity, the transition from public to private sector, how cyber talent flourishes in the D.C. area, changes in the industry under the new administration, and the dangers of poorly-secured internet of things devices.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 168 Business journalist identifies trends - Rob Terry Nov 17, 2017

Rob Terry, senior writer with the Washington Business Journal and expert in current contracting trends, says many companies are looking to scale upward to increase profits.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 167 What entrepreneurs find in DC - Rob Quartel Nov 15, 2017

More proof that entrepreneurs come to Washington to start something, and to have a real impact.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 165 Do not retire without a plan: expert - Anne McCabe Triana Nov 10, 2017

Many smart people have no real plan for their retirement, according to Anne McCabe Triana, president and CEO of Curo Private Wealth, and an expert in helping people manage and grow their own wealth.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 164 DC entrepreneurship community hidden by its modesty - Warren Getler Nov 08, 2017

DC's entrepreneurial community is strong and present in the region, but doesn't always do a good job of showing itself. "The culture here in D.C. is not a money culture or necessarily a venture capital culture. It is becoming an innovation culture," says Warren Getler.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 163 Next boom in voice technology - Jim Kenefick Nov 06, 2017

While telecom as an industry peaked in the late 90s, new software is ensuring that voice communication is still necessary, according to Jim Kenefick, CEO of Better World Telecom.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 162 Truth about work in the D.C. region - Jerry Gordon Nov 03, 2017

The source of a region's growth is a subject of much debate, but is usually the result of intelligent decisions made by policymakers and leaders.
One of those leaders is Jerry Gordon, president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Agency.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 161 Chief Listening Officer - Bob London Nov 01, 2017

Bob London, CEO of marketing firm Chief Listening Officers, believes in a more effective way of influencing people.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 160 Conscious capitalists - Jeff Cherry Oct 30, 2017

How local conscious capitalists are doing business with the Vatican

What's Working in Washington - Ep 159 Mentors aim to fight cancer - Rosemarie Truman Oct 27, 2017

An initiative with programs in over 100 cities around the world is seeing success in the chapter covering the DMV area.
"The Founder Institute is a program based out of Silicon Valley, with a mission to bring Silicon Valley to the rest of the world," said Rosemarie Truman, founder and CEO for the Center of Advancing Innovation, as well as the director of the Founder Institute, a program working to help startups grow through mentorship.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 158 What are "job schools"? - Oliver Schlake Oct 25, 2017

"The critical issue right now is the big gap we have between a high school diploma and a university diploma," said Oliver Schlake, clinical professor at the Smith School of Business in Maryland.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 156 EXTRA Truth is a fragile thing in DC Oct 23, 2017

Trust is a key point for Axios, DC's newest media entity. Building that trust over a digital medium is tricky. "I think the advantage of this day and age is that you get an opportunity to. It's easier than ever to launch a media company, because technology has enabled it," said co-founder Roy Schwartz.
"They'll give you a chance. And then you have to prove that you're truly worthy of their time and attention."

What's Working in Washington - Ep 156 EXTRA Truth is a fragile thing in DC Oct 16, 2017

Almost every sphere of American life, from the press to entrepreneurship, has been caught off guard by the inconsistent and sometimes inflammatory nature of Donald Trump's administration.
For this week's Whats Working in Washington EXTRA episode, Ray Locker, enterprise editor for USA Today; Richard Latendresse, member of the White House Foreign Press Group; and Richard Levick, founder of Levick, discuss fake news and the work being done to keep the truth at the top of the communication cycle.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 155 Connecting with Lawmakers - Ximena Hartsock Oct 13, 2017

New startup Phone2Action focuses on advocacy and the importance of amplifying individual voices. The technology matches people with their elected officials at every level, said co-founder Ximena Hartsock.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 154 Selling Virginia's wines - Chris Parker Oct 11, 2017

After growing and selling a successful tech company, Chris Parker founded New Horizon Wines by turning his passion into an international business.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 153 Outsourcing urban jobs to rural Virginia - Dario Marquez Oct 09, 2017

One area company is working hard to bring more jobs back into the greater Washington region. There are ample jobs in Virginia, but access to them is low since they're centralized in specific areas, so they're not being filled, says the company founder.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 152 Junior Achievement prepares for the future - Ed Grenier Oct 06, 2017

Despite the vastly changing times in business and technology, Junior Achievement continues to train young people to work in the real world and expose them to an array of opportunities.
"We were founded almost a hundred years ago, teaching kids how to start businesses, how to run businesses," said Ed Grenier, President of Junior Achievement, a not-for-profit organization introducing young people to opportunities and helping them forward towards a successful adulthood.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 151 Former SEAL's tactical advice Oct 04, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for leaders is accomplishing change, particularly at moments of crisis and risk.
Chris Fussell, managing officer of the McChrystal Group and author of "One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams" says his biggest military lesson is that team decisionmaking must be decentralized down to those frontline elements, that are closest to these fast-changing problems.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 150 Techweek hits DC Oct 02, 2017

This week marks D.C. Techweek, an opportunity for entrepreneurs and companies in the greater Washington region to better raise capital, recruit talent, select advisors, and network.
"We think technology is one of the biggest drivers of our economy. It's one of the only industries thats experienced positive job growth over the last twelve months," said Matt Coursen, managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 149 EXTRA The Power of the First Amendment Sep 25, 2017

In this EXTRA, we sit down with three of the area's experts on communication to talk about what our First Amendment means today, its limits and its controversies.

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