What to expect
Founder Greenlight is an evening pitch showcase and happy hour for the national security startup community, held on November 4, the night before Fed Supernova DC. Up to 16 founders from the Founder Institute Defense and National Security Accelerator and the wider national security startup ecosystem each get three minutes to cover the problem, their technology, traction and funding ask. The audience votes live, and Audience Choice winners are announced on stage.
Who should attend
The organizers invite founders, investors, federal and defense innovation leaders, prime contractors and anyone interested in national security startups. If you are building a defense or dual-use company in the DMV, it is a low-cost way to see how peers pitch and to meet people active in the space.
Agenda
- 5:00 PM: Doors open, check-in and networking
- 5:30 PM: Welcome
- 5:40 PM: Pitch Block 1
- 6:10 PM: Break and networking
- 6:30 PM: Pitch Block 2
- 7:00 PM: Audience vote and winner announcements
- 7:10 PM: Networking
The event is presented with partners including Founder Institute, National Innovation Quarter, Station DC, GO Virginia, Fluet Law, Pineland Ventures and 5Side Strategy.
Venue and access
National Landing Experience Center, 241 18th St S, Arlington, VA 22202 (Plaza Level). Parking is very limited. The organizers recommend taking Metro to Crystal City on the Blue or Yellow lines, or using the Crystal Drive garage.
How to register
The event is free, but registration is subject to host approval. Submit a request to join on the Luma event page.