2023 OPEN DC Social at Greenhouse Bistro
OPEN Washington DC event at Greenhouse Bistro was a huge success with record-breaking attendance. Diverse group of entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, non-profit leaders, and corporate professionals exchanged ideas, built relationships and learned from each other. The event showcased the organization’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, leadership, networking, and professional development. Members were inspired and motivated by […]
Join OPEN DC & Enjoy Great Food by Cha Tea
Join OPEN DC & Enjoy Great Food by Cha Tea Our Food Partner for the 2021 Annual Picnic on Date: September 18th, 2021 Time: 11:00AM TO 3:00 PM Description: We are excited to be back to bring the community together! Enjoy a Saturday afternoon and delicious food with OPEN DC friends and family. Location: Amazing […]
THRIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL
SPEAKERS Mr. Ahmed Khaishgi Co-Founder, SquareTrade SVP, Allstate Mr. Ahmed Khaishgi is Co-founder and past President of SquareTrade, an Insurtech leader acquired for $1.43 Billion by Allstate in 2017. SquareTrade has over 120 million active policyholders, across 15 countries and in 10 languages working with some of the leading retailers and operators in the world. […]
How Funds and Companies can Raise Funds from the SBA at Great Rates to Invest for Growth
Did you know the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides 2 to 1 matching investment capital in the form of guaranteed loans to fund managers to build their investment funds? If you are raising funds for your venture capital or private equity fund, or you are interested in starting a fund, or you are a business […]
Webinar and Q&A: Entrepreneurship at the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
Are you are interested in starting or growing a business or career in AI and machine learning? Do you want to know what is happening on the cutting edge of this field? Are curious about what next generation computing technology will look like and what it can do? You must attend this Zoom Webinar and […]
You Are Not Defined By The Colour of Your Skin
Our very own Charter Member and Chair of the Board Nabeela Khatak will be representing OPEN DC at “You Are Not Defined by the Colour of Your Skin.” Dawood Global Foundation, in partnership with Indus University, LADIESFUND™, and Lean In Pakistan, and with the support of Catwalk Cares is organizing a virtual LADIESFUND Educate a […]
Learn How the SBA Provides Investment Funds with $10M-$175M to Invest in Companies and How Companies Can Capitalize on This
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled! Did you know the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides 2 to 1 matching investment capital in the form of guaranteed loans to fund managers to build their investment funds? If you are raising funds for your venture capital or private equity fund, or you are interested […]
How to Do Strategic Planning the Right Way by Shafiq Khan
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled! If you want to know how to do strategic planning the right way, so that not only do you drive an agenda inside your company but also advance your career…you need to come to this workshop! Shafiq Khan has had a very successful career as a […]
How to Get and Grow Federal Contracts Featuring Farooq Mitha Event Summary
OPEN Washington DC hosted a terrific Roundtable event with Farooq Mitha, President of Imbue Group, on Feb 22, 2020 at the McLean Community Center. Farooq’s works within the Office of Small Business Programs at the Department of Defense. The event included 45-50 participants, a great presentation and great discussion. As a result of this event […]
CEO Mentor Roundtable with Dr. Zahid Butt Event Summary
On January 25, 2020, OPEN Washington hosted Charter Member Dr. Zahid Butt, Founder and CEO of Medisolv, for a CEO Mentor Roundtable event. We had a spectacular turnout of 35-40 attendees including CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders and corporate professionals from different sectors and a very insightful, wide ranging conversation with excellent networking. Zahid founded his business […]