WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STATION DC, a non-profit tech hub dedicated to connecting startups, policymakers, investors, and philanthropies to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Barlia as its new Executive Director.
James Barlia joins STATION DC from Revolution, a D.C.-based investment firm renowned for backing transformative companies beyond Silicon Valley through initiatives like the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. At Revolution, James partnered with entrepreneurs tackling important problems in highly-regulated industries like healthcare, housing, defense, transportation, and education.
"We are excited to welcome James Barlia to the STATION DC team," said Joshua Baer, Founder and CEO of Capital Factory. "His experience in venture capital and commitment to the innovation community both align perfectly with our mission to drive technological advancements that create impact for our country."
“I've had the privilege of knowing James since the beginning of his career, and his unwavering passion for frontier technology, tackling big challenges, and his deep connection to DC have always been a source of inspiration. There’s truly no one better equipped to build STATION DC and position Washington as the leading global hub for startups,” said Evan Burfield, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Washington Office.
STATION DC is powered by Capital Factory in partnership with the City of Washington, DC and Washington Office. With James Barlia at the helm, STATION DC is poised to further its mission of connecting diverse stakeholders and accelerating the development of groundbreaking technologies from its central location in Union Market.
For more information, please contact info@stationdc.com.
About STATION DC
STATION DC is creating a center of gravity for innovation in frontier tech industries, uniting key stakeholders to tackle national challenges and shape America’s future. STATION DC is the ultimate convening power in a city of convening power.
About Capital Factory
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and now Washington, DC, we meet the best entrepreneurs in the country and introduce them to investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active, early-stage investor in Texas since 2010.
About Union Market District
One of Washington, DC's fastest growing neighborhoods, Union Market District is a unique fusion of heritage and innovation, drawing more than 3.5 million visitors annually. The 20,000-square-foot historic Market is the heart and soul of a 45-acre revitalized streetscape of shops, casual and fine dining, art galleries, residences, offices and amenities. In total, Union Market District is home to more than 185 businesses. Hundreds of cultural events and experiences take place each year in some of DC’s most exciting and versatile venues, including Dock5, AutoShop, the Plaza, the Rooftop and La Cosecha, a contemporary Latin American marketplace and culinary embassy.
About Washington Office
Washington Office redefines how frontier tech startups connect to Washington, D.C. They provide tech trailblazers with their own dedicated Washington Office, pairing them with world-class advisors—each a "think-tank-in-a-box" in critical areas of national interest. The Washington Office team knows how Washington works because they've run it, and they engineer bipartisan pathways for innovators to navigate the complexities of D.C. Whether through power mapping, policy engagement, or strategic advocacy, Washington Office helps startups unlock opportunities that advance their missions.
