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The Monthly Blend finishes their conversation with Connected DMV Leaders Stu Solomon, Sarah Bauder, Matt Erskine, and George Thomas as they describe their simple but grand mission: One Region. One Team. One Plan. One Result. One Stronger DMV

Please make sure to listen to the first part of this conversation in episode 7 before checking out this episode!

The Monthly Blend talks to Connected DMV Leaders Stu Solomon, Sarah Bauder, Matt Erskine, and George Thomas as they describe their simple but grand mission: One Region. One Team. One Plan. One Result. One Stronger DMV

Hear from MD Business Innovation Challenge Corporate Leaders John Joaquin of IBM, Emily Durfee or Healthworx, and Pritpal Kalsi of SC&H Group, as they describe the mission and vision of the Challenge: to provide a deliberate mechanism for corporations to leverage the Maryland innovation ecosystem, to advance their competitive advantage while creating mutual benefits for all and creating an ecosystem in which innovation thrives.

Ever wonder what it's like to be an entrepreneur in the DMV and how our ecosystem has developed and grown over the last several years? Check out the good, bad and the multitude of ways we can still progress and better our startup community with the Entrepreneur Episode on The Monthly Blend.

Accelerator programs play an integral role in any startup ecosystem. The DMV is no exception and is extremely fortunate to house a plethora of great accelerators. The Monthly Blend talks to the leaders of our area's premier accelerators to understand how they work hand in hand with founders and funders to nurture and de-risk startups. Check out their insights and efforts with Anthony and Tien!

Top University Leaders (Georgetown, GWU, AU, UMD, Marymount and Howard) talk to The Monthly Blend about how best to spur innovation and entrepreneurship in the DMV and what role they believe they play in uniting the ecosystem and helping founders de-risk the startup journey to build for success.

True to The Monthly Blend's mission of catalyzing regional collaboration, in this Episode, we bring together the brand new CEOs of both TEDCO and CIT, mirror organizations in their respective states of MD and VA. Troy Stovall and Bob Stolle meet for the first time and share their visions for their organizations. Topics include investment, stimulating economic development, areas of focus, and diversity & inclusion. You may be surprised to hear what these leaders have to say about what's coming for MD and VA!

Listen to Anna Mason Partner Rise of the Rest and Ollen Douglass Managing Partner of The Motley Fool as they discuss, with Co-hosts Tien Wong and Anthony Millin, the state of Venture Capital in DMV including where it is now and where it could be in the future and the importance of inclusion and diversity.