DC Tech, AI, Startup & Investor Mixer

🚀 DC Tech, AI, Startup & Investor MixerFounders • Investors • Entrepreneurs • AI • Technology Meet the people building and funding what’s next. Join founders, entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, and startup professionals for an exciting Friday evening of networking at Sequoia DC on the Georgetown Waterfront. Whether you're building an AI startup, raising capital, looking for your next venture, investing in early-stage companies, searching for a co-founder, or simply looking to meet ambitious people in the DC startup ecosystem, this event is designed to create real, face-to-face connections. 🌊 Network on the Georgetown Waterfront while meeting founders, entrepreneurs, technologists, and members of the investment community from across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. 📅 Event Details 📅 Friday, September 18, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM📍 Sequoia DC📍 3000 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007🌊 Georgetown Waterfront — Washington Harbour We recommend arriving between 6:00–7:00 PM to check in, grab a drink, and start making connections. Attendees will gather at Sequoia DC for an evening focused on startups, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, investing, and building meaningful professional relationships. 🚀 Who Should Attend? • Startup founders & co-founders• Entrepreneurs• Angel investors & early-stage investors• Venture capital professionals• AI founders and professionals• Software engineers & technologists• Product leaders• Startup operators• Aspiring entrepreneurs• Professionals interested in joining startups• People interested in funding, building, advising, or growing companies Whether you're raising your first round, looking for your next investment, searching for a co-founder, recruiting talent, or simply expanding your startup network, come prepared to introduce yourself and tell people what you're working on. 🎟️ Tickets 💰 Investor Registration — FREE For angel investors, VCs, family offices, investment professionals, and individuals actively interested in startup investing. Includes: • Admission to the mixer• Access to founder and investor networking• Meet startup founders and entrepreneurs• Discover companies and ideas being built across the DMV• Connect with other members of the startup and investment community 🚀 Startup Founder & Entrepreneur — $12 For founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and people building or launching companies. Includes: • Admission to the Startup & Investor Mixer• Access to the networking area• Meet participating investors, founders, and entrepreneurs• Opportunity to discuss your startup and what you're building• Connect with potential partners, advisors, talent, and collaborators• Expand your network across the DC startup ecosystem Investor registration does not imply an obligation to invest or formally evaluate any participating company. ⭐ VIP Founder / Investor Access — $40 For attendees who want a more personalized networking experience. Includes everything in General Admission, plus: • Priority introductions to participating investors and/or founders• Personalized networking assistance based on who you're looking to meet• Priority access to facilitated introductions• Help identifying relevant people in the room• Enhanced founder and investor networking opportunities Important: VIP provides priority and facilitated introductions where available. Specific individuals, meetings, investment discussions, funding, or investment outcomes are not guaranteed. 💡 Bring Your Pitch Founders should be ready to answer: What are you building?What problem are you solving?Who are you building it for?What stage are you at?What are you looking for? You don't need a formal pitch deck. Bring your idea, your story, and your ambition. This event is about conversations, relationships, and meeting people who could become part of your journey. 🤝 What to Expect This is a networking mixer — not a formal pitch competition or fundraising event. Expect an informal Friday evening environment where you can grab a drink, walk around, introduce yourself, and have genuine conversations with other people interested in technology, entrepreneurship, AI, and investing. Attendees purchase their own food and beverages directly from the venue. Investor attendance and the number or type of investors participating may vary. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee funding, investment, a particular introduction, or a meeting with any specific investor. 🌅 Build Your Network on the Georgetown Waterfront Some of the most important startup relationships don't begin in a boardroom. They begin with a conversation. Meet founders. Meet investors. Find collaborators. Discover new ideas. Talk about what you're building. Come meet the people building, funding, and shaping what’s next. 🚀 BUILD • 🤝 CONNECT • 💰 RAISE • 💡 INVEST 📅 Friday, September 18, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM📍 Sequoia DC • Georgetown Waterfront • Washington, DC