Levi KeswickAs the hub for political activity and home to the nation’s leading policy makers, it’s not surprising that Washington, D.C. is also home to companies working at the cutting edge of technology and analytics, devising solutions aimed at tackling challenges in various sectors. This article spotlights key players based in D.C. in the realm of artificial intelligence, tech-driven industry solutions, predictive analysis, and more.
Guided by visionary founders, these firms range from budding startups to more established companies. The surge in health tech, agri-tech, cyber security, among others, reflects the city’s and indeed the country’s embrace of innovation. Not to be left out, blockchain technology is causing interesting disruptions in the art industry.
Besides helping enterprises solve critical problems, these organizations are contributing to the development and popularization of new technologies, and are paving the way for the continued growth and advancement of the technology sector in Washington, D.C., and the United States at large.
FiscalNote
Founded by Chris Brummer, Gerald Yao, Jonathan Chen, and Tim Hwang, FiscalNote harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and big data to provide governments with predictive analytics. Their platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities to aid in the decision-making process. Connect with FiscalNote via their social channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Morning Consult
Morning Consult leverages high-frequency data and applied AI to aid in decision-making. Founded by Alex Dulin, Kyle Dropp, and Michael Ramlet in 2014, the company has its headquarters in Washington, District of Columbia. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Hydrosat
Hydrosat, a satellite data company, turns space imagery into essential products for agriculture. Founded by Jakob Van Zyl, Pieter Fossel, Royce Dalby, and Yunjin Kim, Hydrosat strives to drive efficient operations, better insights, and profits to customers everywhere. Connect with Hydrosat on LinkedIn.
DNSFilter
DNSFilter utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate intelligent web content filtering and protect users from online security threats. Founded by Brian Gillis, Ken Carnesi, and Michael Schroll, DNSFilter enhances online security for companies, service providers and educational institutions. Connect with DNSFilter on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
VEDA Data Solutions
Established by Bob Lindner and Meghan Gaffney Buck, VEDA provides businesses with fully automated data science and machine learning solutions to solve critical problems for healthcare payers and networks. Find out more about them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Altoida
Altoida is transforming brain health through Precision Neurology. Founded by Adrian Locher, Fabian Wahle, Ioannis Tarnanas, and Maximilian Bügler, they provide products that diagnose neurological diseases using smartphones or tablets. They are on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Enquire AI
Enquire AI provides AI-powered platforms for global enterprises to leverage subject matter expertise in real time. It was founded by Bilal Baloch, Cenk Sidar, and Fatih Orhan. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Sorcero
Founded by Dipanwita Das and Richard Graves, Sorcero equips enterprises with a Language Intelligence Platform that aids decision-making among subject matter experts. Connect with Sorcero on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Banjo Health
Banjo Health, founded by Saar Mahna, offers prior authorization decision support to health plans and pharmacy benefit managers. They leverage AI and machine learning to customize its platform according to each payer’s criteria. You can check out more on their LinkedIn page or follow them on Twitter.
Wildxyz
Wildxyz, a maker, builder, art lover, collector, and operator marketplace, provides a destination for immersive experiences and a platform for original digital art. Head out to their website to find out more.
Dobby
Dobby, a fully digital home maintenance platform developed by Halos, allows for zero-touch house maintenance. Founded by Satadru Sengupta, Dobby aims to make home maintenance smooth for homeowners. Connect with them via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
