If you’re questioning whether the D.C. area has a rich talent pool, here’s your answer.
Greater Washington’s youngest entrepreneurs are tackling some of modern day’s most daunting challenges. They’re founders and funders, inventors and innovators. Some are still in school, some have graduated. And others have dropped out to prioritize their ventures. They are all 25 or younger — though we wouldn’t have known if we hadn’t asked — and are already leaving their marks.
Some, you may know. Many, you won’t. All are in early stages of what they hope will become high-impact careers. And based on what they’ve accomplished thus far, each is worth watching.
To find them, we tapped local schools, incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, business leaders and our own networks. We reached out through DC Inno’s newsletter, social media, phone and email across sectors and spaces. We heard from many of you directly and received nominations through our portal. Thank you for those.
We end up here with an impressive roster of 25 through a competitive process. All have deep roots in the Washington region, though a few are still remote, back in their hometowns, because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s time to meet the Washington Business Journal and DC Inno 25 Under 25 class of 2021. Just try not to be impressed. We dare you.
They may not have graduated college yet, but they’re already making a difference in the local business community. Meet 25 of our youngest innovators.
