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A weekly podcast examining the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and policy in the Washington D.C. region. They are stories explaining why local innovation often influences the federal government and are told by a wide variety of voices across demographics and industries.

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A weekly podcast examining the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and policy in the Washington D.C. region. They are stories explaining why local innovation often influences the federal government and are told by a wide variety of voices across demographics and industries.

    Supporting Sustainable Entrepreneurs - Dave Feldman

    Supporting Sustainable Entrepreneurs - Dave Feldman

    Since its launch in 2007, Bethesda Green has been on a mission to foster innovation and community for sustainable small businesses. Today, Jonathan sits down with executive director Dave Feldman to discuss environmental entrepreneurship in Bethesda, Maryland and beyond. From start-up incubation to environmental awareness efforts, Feldman and Bethesda Green are building a supportive space for sustainability-focused, community-oriented business.

    • 28 min
    Best Practices for Innovation Adoption - Justin Fanelli

    Best Practices for Innovation Adoption - Justin Fanelli

    This week, Jonathan sits down with Justin Fanelli, Acting Chief Technology Officer for the United States Department of the Navy and Technical Director of PEO Digital. Together, they unpack his strategies for adopting innovation, from iterative improvements to a collaborative, motivated workplace environment. In building stronger tech infrastructure, Fanelli always keeps his mission in mind: to support military personnel in their work to protect the United States.

    • 28 min
    The Science of Creativity - Adam Green

    The Science of Creativity - Adam Green

    Adam Green is a professor at Georgetown University and director of the Lab for Relational Cognition. This week, he sits down with Jonathan to discuss imagination, brain function, and his research in creative neuroscience. As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and more popular, Green explores human creativity as a source of hope and empowerment in the age of AI.

    • 28 min
    Investing in Innovation - Lance Collins

    Investing in Innovation - Lance Collins

    Lance Collins is the is the inaugural vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. Set to open in Spring 2025, the new state-of-the-art campus was announced by the university as part of the state’s successful effort to attract Amazon’s HQ2 to Northern Virginia, and aims to produce talented computer scientists and software engineers who will drive growth in the region's tech industry. On today's episode, Lance argues that investing in innovation is key to achieving the economic growth observed in other regions, and describes how this issue only gains importance as much of the current workforce nears retirement.

    • 28 min
    The Impact of Empty Office Space - Harry Klaff

    The Impact of Empty Office Space - Harry Klaff

    Harry Klaff, Principal and U.S President of Avison Young, joins Jonathan to delve into the fundamental shift in D.C.'s commercial real estate sector. With over two decades of expertise, Harry explores the critical role that commercial real estate plays in a region's economic health, addresses the profound implications of underutilized office spaces on downtown areas, and emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts between public and private sectors to revitalize our communities.

    • 28 min
    A Solution for GovCons - Tonio DeSorrento

    A Solution for GovCons - Tonio DeSorrento

    Tonio DeSorrento is the CEO of GovPort, a technology platform developed specifically for government contractors that offers tools for subcontractor management, compliance, organization, and operational efficiency. On today's episode, Tonio describes the moment he saw an opportunity to create a dedicated software for GovCons, and how his product streamlines and optimizes the process for contract administrators at every stage in the life cycle of a government contract.

    • 28 min

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