If you live in the DC metro area, remember to join the Hacker News Readers Meetup Group! http://www.meetup.com/JoinHNDC/
Definitely do this. Rusty had put together an awesome group.
The DC Startup Community
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#42As a DC area coder interested in startups, I thought I would map this to see where the hot spots are. I was not surprised to learn that there were several along the Dulles Toll road, but I didn't know that downtown DC was a favorite. My map: http://bit.ly/fO9gyL
Hey Kevin! Definitely reach out to us... ambassadors AT proudlymadeindc.com
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#43This is really great. Where have all these companies been? I've been in DC for almost 3 months now and I was preparing to move to SV because the startup community seemed non-existent and I hate working in a void. If I can find a startup that has a desk to rent so I can focus on my own project, or at least an enjoyable part-time gig, I might stick around.
Hey man - drop us an email, we've got a place for you!
ambassadors AT proudlymadeindc.com
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#44I can't upvote this enough. I've been really struggling to find something for me in the DC area. I spent a few years at a contractor job... after trying, and failing to launch my own startup, I'm back with another contractor, and it just isn't for me. I've been struggling with the desire to stay with family and my SO in the area, and the apparent need to move to CA if I really want to be part of the startup community…
Hey man - if you're interested, drop us a note at ambassadors@proudlymadeindc.com and we'll get you connected!
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#45I was aware of a few startups in the area, but I had no idea there were this many. If you work at one of these startups I have a question. Are you guys feeling the talent shortage reported in Silicon Valley and New York, or have you had little trouble hiring the right people?
I just moved out of the DC area, but it is probably one of the fastest growing areas for startups in the country. There is a whole bunch of technical talent there working for the government and military, but a lot are getting bored with the work. However, I didn't know the community was this organized, and it's good to see them trying to collectively make their names heard.
we'll have you back :-)
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#46Great site! Thanks for putting it together. It's great to have one common site for all of this information. Something I've been looking for but didn't see either on the site or the wiki was a list of local legal/accounting resources for startups. Can anyone recommend good DC people/firms that are familiar with the tech scene and can help with things like incorporating, trademark/IP issues, etc.?
working on it!
Pillsbury is a good start, they are awesome. Email us at the main contact address (ambassadors@proudlymadeindc.com) and we'll refer you to some poeple
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#47Earlier quoted context omitted.
@JimboOmega - Of interest? - http://www.clearspring.com/about/careers/senior-ui-javascrip...
@thorpus - That job shows up as being in New York - is that not a requirement?
My company has an opening also, it's still a company, but I need someone I can work with to do rapid prototypes, very entrepreneurial environment. Let me know if that's something you're interested in.
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#48How come Goodzer is not on the list? They've been in the news just recently. It's a Reston-based company I believe.
We didn't know they were DC based until post launch. They've submitted their information and we'll be adding them soon.