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Ask HN: Startup scene in Washington D.C/Northern VA. Does it exist?

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I'm a lifelong resident of the greater DC area and one would assume that the area would have a thriving startup scene. Anyone know of anything going on there?

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Oh, there's a TON going on here in DC. In fact, Kojo Namdi just had a great panel discussing the current startup climate here in DC. If you have time you can read the transcript here:

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-02-22/small-business...

If you don't, here's a few links to get you started:

http://proudlymadeindc.com/

http://hackernewsdc.org/

http://www.meetup.com/DC-Lean-Startup-Circle/

And follow these users on twitter:

@kevindewalt

@corbett3000

@mmayernick

@skeevis

While I'm at it, who else is good to follow around DC? Any DC people here on HN have any recommendations?

This is all being bookmarked and added on twitter

I agree. There seems to be a lot going on in DC. Kevin and Patrick are doing a great job running the DC Lean Startup Group.

Thanks for interview, I hadn't heard about Affinity Lab, anyone work there? opinions?

DC has one the hottest tech communities around, similar in growth to NYC. Here's how to connect:

* Join the DCTech FB group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_144795392232569...

* You can also get on the waiting list at the DC Tech Meetup http://www.meetup.com/DC-Tech-Meetup/events/16141752/

* Check the DC Tech Events as well: http://www.dctechevents.com

The members are very active and are looking for ways to embrace startups, hackers, etc.

For example, the startupXLR8R launched today. http://startupxlr8r.eventbrite.com/

@dctechevents is good too. if you hate twitter: http://www.dctechevents.com/

Hi Havoc2005, I'm from DC too and currently starting my own startup. We can always meet up and share ideas. Meetup.com is a good start to meet up with tech startup entrepreneurs in this area.

there are a bunch of venture funds there as well, Novak Biddle, NEA, Valhalla, Arpex (new), and others....

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