Powered by Virginia Tech: Building the Next Generation of Founders

📅  Event Date: October 21, 2026

📍 Location: Virginia Tech, Potomac Yard 

⏰ Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM 

Space is limited. Register today to solidify your spot!

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About: 

One of the southern anchors of National IQ, join us during DC Startup & Tech Week on October 21 at Virginia Tech in Alexandria for a panel featuring Virginia Tech alumni and partner companies who are turning bold ideas into growing businesses.

Hear directly from alumni entrepreneurs about their founder journeys—the opportunities, challenges, lessons learned, and connections that helped them along the way. We’ll also explore how Virginia Tech supports entrepreneurship through education, mentorship, research, commercialization, talent, partnership, and lifelong connections.

Why Attend?

Hear insights from Virginia Tech alumni, faculty, and business leaders including: Stephanie Alexander, Co-Founder and Partner, govmates; Founder, BOOST LLC
Dr. Tim O'Shea, CTO & Co-Founder, DeepSig
Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Founder & CEO, Jeeva Clinical Trials
Boman Raskin, Co-Founder & CEO, HOPN
Dr. Robbie Robertson, Co-Founder & CEO, Sedaro

• Connect with fellow founders, Virginia Tech faculty, students, and members of the region's innovation ecosystem.
• Get an exclusive look at the new Virginia Tech building in Potomac Yard.
• Following the panel, enjoy a networking happy hour.

Who Should Attend?

DMV founders, entrepreneurs, students, and members of the region's innovation ecosystem.

See you there!