What's Working in Washington

The Posse Foundation helps boost college graduation rates while making college degrees more accessible for lower income portions of the Washington, D.C. region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A smooth merger, respectable cause and being centered in the nation's capital have helped the Humane Rescue Alliance become a model for success in not-for-profits in the region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You're great at what you do. People want to hear what you have to say. Should you be hosting your own podcast? Michael O'Connell, author of an upcoming book on podcasts, tells us who fits the bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We cannot be scared off by the science fiction version of artificial intelligence, explains Chuck Howell, Chief Engineer for Intelligence Programs and Integration at the MITRE Corporation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Journalist Camille Tuutti describes advances in artificial intelligence, and how they will forge ahead at high speed because although it might not be sexy, it is absolutely necessary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Architect and principal at Studio MB describes the work being done at DC's waterfront, and how the city's architects are bidding for projects that would have gone to outside competitors before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Can the Trump administration be at the root of technologists fleeing the DC region? It can when you consider the "whole package" for people choosing to live in the capital region, according to consultant Ben Foster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The head of GlobalPhone Corporation describes how proximity to the federal government is an advantage in a fast-moving industry. A small company uses specialized talent and refined focus to stay ahead in the competitive telecommunications landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's not a question of whether a given company will be hacked -- it is a question of when. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... but how? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A talent development expert describes how the Washington region is booming, and how there are great jobs to fill. The global war for talent has put DC in a position where there are currently more employment opportunities than applicants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A census of D.C.-area entrepreneurs reflects what the region needs to attract more entrepreneurs and small businesses, says Fosterly founder Adam Zuckerman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CEO/Co-Founder of Canvas James Quigley says the Greater Washington Region is unparalleled in promoting and producing profitable innovation companies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr. Chip Petricoin founded a local company specializing in precision cancer analysis. The procedure uses molecular profiling of tumors to be able to offer a personalized treatment to each cancer patient. Petricoin explains why this region was the perfect setting to foster this cutting-edge technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Communications expert Cary Hatch describes how Washington, DC has a reputation for being stiff and bureaucratic, yet data show that the region is innovative and has a unique, creative form of entrepreneurship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Money reporter at the Washington Business Journal explains how surprisingly important banks are to local innovation investment PLUS offers insight on how he finds great business stories in the region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Founder and CEO of LEVICK, a public relations firm based in Washington, DC said some companies will have no choice but to react to the #GrabYourWallet campaign because boycotts are hitting their bottom line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

One of the top innovation investors in the region shares impressions of what the national capital has to offer, and why business is booming See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Many are starting to take notice as Washington, DC blossoms into a region which is bolstering the work of female entrepreneurs and fostering strong networks with federal agencies in the nation's capital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Booz Allen Hamilton continues to embrace innovation, technology and analytics. VP Michael Isman explains how the 103-year-old McLean-based federal management consulting firm is staying ahead of the curve in 2017. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With access to international conferences, politicians and a variety of red carpet events, DC is a great place for a limousine company to flourish. The founder of Reston Limousine explains how the capital city made it easy to succeed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The founder of Honest Tea, Seth Goldman, describes why he came to DC for the politics, but stayed for the innovative business opportunities that allowed him to grow a highly-successful brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With a unified control of Washington, tax reform will be the marquee battle pitting business interests against each other as they seek to protect their piece of the pie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The influx of social media attacks has forced small businesses to focus more energy and resources on protecting their brands. The internet revolution has made the speed, power, and alienation so powerful that companies of all sizes have to protect themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A new series of locally-produced videos is designed to inspire local entrepreneurs and highlight the success of D.C.-area business leaders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When businesses get hacked and lose customers' personal data, boards and owners can come under fire from not only customers but shareholders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .