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Join us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit. With the support of our Sponsors and Strategic Partners, this landmark annual event is set to unfold at the state-of-the-art Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner, VA, on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

All are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn, or elsewhere, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join us! Our Strategic Partners – top Ivy and other alumni clubs and business groups – are supporting the Summit to help their members move forward.

Our theme, Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval, rising interest rates, and geopolitical strains, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement.

Notable Fairfax County-based Entrepreneurs to Participate at Wharton DC Innovation Summit

Three Fairfax County-based entrepreneurs will participate in a panel discussion focused on “Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons Learned” during the 10^th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit on June 20, 2024. With Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Director of National Business Investment John Gustavo Blair as moderator, the esteemed panelists will be:

• Blake Hall, Co-Founder and CEO, ID.me, Tysons
• Kendall Holbrook, CEO, Dev Technology Group, Reston
• Steven Chen, Principal, Chairman Emeritus – Cyber Seed Investment, Blu Ventures, Tysons

Each of the speakers will discuss the unique pathways to their entrepreneurial success.

With FCEDA as a strategic partner, and presented by The Wharton Club of DC, the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit will be held at Valo Park Conference Center, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, Tysons.

The summit’s theme, “Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results,” is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst global challenges and shifting economic environments, the summit provides guidance on a path forward.

Click here to see the schedule of events throughout the day, view the list of speakers, and to register.

About the “Pathways to Success” Panel Participants

Blake Hall is the Co-Founder and CEO of ID.me, the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals can create a secure, private, and portable digital identity. More than 130 million members can use their ID.me Wallet to easily verify and use their identity across 30 states, 16 federal agencies, and over 600 organizations.

Kendall N. Holbrook is CEO of Dev Technology Group. Ms. Holbrook was promoted to be the top executive of Dev Technology in 2018. Prior to taking on the role of CEO, she was the Vice President of Business Development for the company for eight years. In her 27-year career, she has supported a variety of roles and has honed her skills by working hands-on with government stakeholders to identify IT solutions that help meet their mission requirements.

Steven Chen is an investor, serial entrepreneur, and mentor. Previously he served as the founder and CEO of an Intel Capital portfolio company, 20x exit; CTO and Mergers and Acquisitions for a $150 million public company, $300 million and SBIR contracts; and Chairman of the IEEE 1451.5 standard for Wireless Sensor Networks. Currently Mr. Chen is the founder of two startups, investor in more than 50 companies, and has board roles in more than five companies. His main interests include cyber security, wireless, IoT and data analytics.

Visit https://whartondcinnovation.com/ to learn more and to register.