Local companies are nominated in categories spanning startups and work culture. Nominations close on Monday, September 27.

Although we live in a data-driven world, ActiveNav CMO Dean Gonsowski thinks that a lot of data is actually a vulnerability, not an asset. It signals a shift: "You can't be data privacy compliant without actually understanding your data," he said.

Local entrepreneurial experts Khuram Zaman of Fifth Tribe and Jeff Reid of Georgetown give their thoughts on the numbers in the Startup Genome report, and what DC's #11 ranking means for the startup ecosystem.

The Georgetown startup is one of two DC companies that landed a spot in the inaugural Future Collective Fellowship Program. Here's how cofounder Adrian Abrams plans to grow it.

DC held its spot in the 2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report from Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network, but it actually improved its score across almost all categories. Plus, more quick updates from around the community.

Following a strong 18 months of growth over the pandemic, founder Steve Seiden said the company will be looking to quell cybersecurity viruses — the same way healthcare workers are fighting COVID-19.

Plus, HUNGRY is now valued at over $200 million following a Series C and Sorcero raised a $10 million Series A round.

Meet The Opus, a new offering for students and teachers interested in using music in the classroom.

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Edtech is having a banner year in the DMV, but it's built on years of startup growth. We've rounded up the key players you need to know.

The digital permit company is making Reston home to its North American headquarters, and intends to hire 10 people by the end of 2021. CEO Jan Pawli credited the region's tech talent and the warm welcome from Virginia officials.