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Startup hours are Tue-Thu 10 am-3 pm

additional coaching during other days and hours can be booked using your unstuck credits.  

Upcoming Events

  • Startup Runway Virginia Showcase
    Tue, Sep 17
    Richmond
    Sep 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Richmond, Richmond, VA, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Richmond, Richmond, VA, USA
    The Startup Runway Virginia showcase will be in Richmond, Virginia on Tuesday, September 17, 2024! Apply to pitch here today – applications are now open. Finalists will be notified by September 9th, 2024. Sign up to attend here and watch the Virginia Finalists pitch.
  • Multiple Dates
    Unstuck Tuesday
    Tue, Sep 17
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor)
    Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor), 1700 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor), 1700 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
    Pitch your idea, get feedback, give feedback, meet with a mentor and most importantly, take action. Bring yourself, notebooks, laptops and anything else you need to pitch your idea and get work done. Once done, feel free to spend the day as our guest and keep working.
  • Starting a Startup: Design Thinking & Product Development
    Thu, Sep 19
    Refraction
    Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Refraction, 7950 Jones Branch Dr 8th Floor, McLean, VA 22102, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Refraction, 7950 Jones Branch Dr 8th Floor, McLean, VA 22102, USA
    If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Washington DC, then join for the in-person 'Design Thinking and Product Development' event as the Fall Accelerator Program kicks off soon.
  • Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners
    Fri, Sep 20
    Virtual Event
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Virtual Event
    Sep 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Virtual Event
    Come join experts of a discussion on the most important aspect of growing a startup: closing sales, hiring your sales team, and developing a sales process and strategy.
  • DataDive Event
    Sat, Sep 21
    Copley Hall (Georgetown University)
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Copley Hall (Georgetown University), 3700 O Street, NW · Washington, DC
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Copley Hall (Georgetown University), 3700 O Street, NW · Washington, DC
    On Saturday, September 21st, DataKind DC is partnering with Georgetown University Data Science and Analytics Masters program to host a Data Dive! Come join the hackathon and meet other data lovers!
  • Boss Up Your Business: The Blueprint to Starting a Successful Business
    Mon, Sep 23
    Arlington Economic Development
    Sep 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlington Economic Development, Economic Development Agency, 1100 N Glebe Rd #1500, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Sep 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlington Economic Development, Economic Development Agency, 1100 N Glebe Rd #1500, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Dreaming of starting your own business? Can’t wait to be your own boss? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Boss up your entrepreneurial journey with BizLaunch’s Blueprint to Starting a Successful Business.
  • GGWash Fall Mixer
    Wed, Sep 25
    Metrobar
    Sep 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
    This casual event is the biggest gathering of transit fans and housing advocates around. It’s your chance to connect with hundreds of like-minded people in a welcoming, family-friendly space.
  • Building Your Dream Team
    Wed, Sep 25
    Citrine Angels
    Sep 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Citrine Angels, 4250 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Citrine Angels, 4250 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    The "Elevate Your Venture: Arlington Female Founder Series," sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and powered by Citrine Angels, features four free educational events designed to tackle the unique challenges facing entrepreneurs today.
  • DC Code & Coffee
    Sat, Sep 28
    Southwest Library
    Sep 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
    Sep 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
    DC Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. It's community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels attend.! Come chat or learn to code on a Sunday afternoon with coffee and cool-inclusive people. Bring your laptop!
  • NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep WEBINAR
    Tue, Oct 01
    Webinar
    Oct 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Webinar
    Oct 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Webinar
    This special webinar will review what it takes to write a compelling NSF SBIR/STTR proposal!
  • Break Into Tech: Level Up With Insider Tips
    Tue, Oct 01
    Cowo & Créche
    Oct 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cowo & Créche, 330 John Carlyle St # 300, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Oct 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cowo & Créche, 330 John Carlyle St # 300, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    *Suitable for Product Designers (UX), Product Owners, Product Managers, Developers and Software Engineers.
  • ​CrowdFuel October Networking Happy Hour
    Thu, Oct 03
    Location is TBD
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join us for an exciting evening of networking and insights at the October edition of CrowdFuel, a startup founders club in the DC area built to help startup founders grow their businesses.
  • Brunch and Business: Building Our Future Together
    Thu, Oct 24
    Hyatt Regency Crystal City
    Oct 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
    Join BizLaunch, LEDC and Arlington Libraries for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
  • VOICE & AI 2024
    Mon, Oct 28
    Arlington, VA, USA
    Oct 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – Oct 30, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Arlington, VA, USA
    Oct 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – Oct 30, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Arlington, VA, USA
    As AI revolutionizes customer interactions, VOICE & AI 2024 brings together the conversational and generative AI communities, enterprise leaders, and AI innovators to explore the latest advancements in the field.
  • National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop
    Thu, Nov 14
    Virginia APEX Accelerator
    Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Virginia APEX Accelerator, 10306 Eaton Pl Suite 180, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Virginia APEX Accelerator, 10306 Eaton Pl Suite 180, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
    For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into product development, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
  • DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep Workshop
    Thu, Dec 12
    1880 Pratt Drive #suite 2018 Blacksburg, VA 24061
    Dec 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    1880 Pratt Drive #suite 2018 Blacksburg, VA 24061
    Dec 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    1880 Pratt Drive #suite 2018 Blacksburg, VA 24061
    This DoD Proposal Preparation Workshop will provide in depth understanding of the DOD SBIR/STTR programs and discuss how to find and pursue non-dilutive SBIR/STTR funding from DOD.
  • Pitch Unfiltered: Pitch to Real Investors and Get Unfiltered Feedback
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    Date and time is TBD
    Zoom
    At PitchUnfiltered, we’re cutting through the polished presentations and carefully rehearsed scripts to bring you something truly different: an honest, unfiltered look at what it takes to secure investment and build a successful startup.
  • Unleash your Vision: Startup Success Workshop
    Date and time is TBD
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor)
    Date and time is TBD
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor), 1700 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Unstuck Labs (15th floor), 1700 N Moore St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
    Been thinking about that idea you had a lot lately? Join us as we walk founders through ideation, validation, and pitching all with a social impact framework in this awesome upcoming workshop.

YOUR TEAM

STARTUP ADVISORS

MENTORS

LEAN CANVAS

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BRAND IDENTITY

PITCHING 
3-1-3 METHOD

VALIDATION + LETTERS OF INTEREST

TECHNOLOGY STACK

LEGAL 101

METRICS + ASSUMPTION TESTING

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DIGITAL MARKETING 

WEBSITE CONTENT + DESIGN

BUSINESS FINANCIAL MODEL

PRESS

60 DAY PLAN

CUSTOMER DISCOVERY + JOURNEY MAPPING

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TRACTION WORK FRAME METHODOLGY

APP WIREFRAMES + PROTOTYPE

PITCH DECK

FUND RAISING 101

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"The only thing worse than starting something and failing... is not starting something."

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