Founders & Ventures

Kevin graduated from Lakewood High School and earned a B.A. in Sociology from Virginia Union University, with a focus on Urban Studies. Although he…

Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate, is an accomplished strategic business development professional with expertise in marketing, merchandising, and operations, focusing on the food &…

Laurel Djoukeng was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in the metropolitan area. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and an MBA…

Localized connects students and aspiring professionals in emerging markets to global professionals who share language, roots and cultural context to access career guidance from…

MallofWork is a tech-driven platform that connects businesses with freelancers and service providers. The technology is designed to accommodate all kinds of workers, from top-notch…

Mariah Barber, Founder of Invisible Strengths, a pioneering HR tech company rooted in the principles of intersectional disability justice, is a multifaceted professional with…

NaTakallam (“we speak” in Arabic) pairs displaced persons with learners around the world for language practice over Skype. The platform offers affordable, flexible, tailored…

Niccolo Pescetelli, Chief Scientist, is a researcher in collective intelligence with a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University. Niccolo’s research has been published…

Nikita Gupta is the Co-Founder and CTO of an all-female social impact tech startup, Symba. She was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. Nikita…

Noobtsaa Philip Vang is an MBA graduate of the Georgetown McDonough School of Business, with an emphasis in social entrepreneurship. Prior to business school,…

Param Jaggi is the Co-founder & CEO of Hatch. Since the age of 13, he has innovated bio-fuel preparation, designed highly effective bioreactors, created…

Phoenix Ventures Project (PVP) will primarily provide entrepreneurship, high-demand job training, and leadership and character development for those preparing to return to the District…