Marcus Richards
As the landscape of consulting industry continues to change, a new wave of start-ups is rising in Washington, District of Columbia. These companies that commenced their operations in 2020 or later are coming up with innovative solutions and strategies that drive growth and help other businesses overcome their hurdles. This article presents a glimpse into some of these start-ups that are transforming the consulting industry with their state-of-the-art offerings.
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Washington D.C., with start-ups creating innovative business solutions across a variety of sectors. Specifically, the consulting space has seen a significant uptick in activity, providing advice and expertise to organizations in a range of industries. Whether it’s navigating regulatory challenges, providing investment and financial services, or pioneering tech solutions, these start-ups are at the forefront of their fields.
Let us take a look at some exciting new start-ups that are not only breaking new ground but are also establishing Washington D.C. as a hotspot for consulting services.
TDR Ideas
Based in Washington, D.C., TDR Ideas focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of service-driven organizations. They do this through innovation management and the development of robust communities. You can follow them on their LinkedIn page for more updates.
Runway Strategies
Fulfilling a critical need for regulatory and strategic advisory services, Runway Strategies was founded by Spencer Hawes. The firm works across political, legal, and consulting sectors to provide growth strategies at an impressive scale. Their LinkedIn profile sees regular updates on their activities.
Darby International Capital
Ignacio Aicardi and Richard H. Frank established Darby International Capital, a startup providing financial services, private equity analysis, and more. You can learn more about the company by visiting their LinkedIn page.
GAIN POWER
Primarily, GAIN POWER operates as a networking platform for progressive professionals, Democratic candidates, and consultants. With a focus on driving impact on democracy, elections, and advocacy, GAIN POWER also promotes and celebrates organizations aiding in these causes. They are active on their Twitter handle at @gainpowerorg, Facebook page at facebook.com/gainpowerorg, and their LinkedIn page.
Tech+IP Capital
Tech+IP Capital is a consulting startup founded by Ed Fish and Elvir Causevic. They deliver advice and expertise related to intellectual property. The company’s LinkedIn page provides more details.
True North Advisory
True North Advisory is a startup in the management consulting space. You can catch updates about them on Twitter at @tn_advisory or visit their LinkedIn page.
Air Brilliance
Operating in the home services, environmental consulting, and consulting industries, Air Brilliance is an emerging business based in Washington, D.C. You can learn more about them on their Facebook page at facebook.com/AirBrilliance or on their LinkedIn Page.
Medora Strategies
Founded by Jordan Mitchell and Scott Shalett, Medora Strategies operates in the consulting, government, and management consulting sectors, offering unique solutions for each. They are on Twitter at @medoraventures and also have a Facebook page at facebook.com/MedoraVentures/. Their LinkedIn page provides more comprehensive detail about them.
Franklin Faraday Group
The Franklin Faraday Group offers investments, product development, and solutions to various verticals. The company is particularly notable for its expertise in managing the impact of technology on strategy and leadership issues. You can learn more about them on their LinkedIn page.
BFD Strategies
Founded by Kurt Bagley, BFD Strategies provides advertising, consulting, digital marketing, and social media management services. They are an integral part of Washington D.C.’s startup landscape. You can find out more about them on their LinkedIn page at linkedin.com/company/bfd-strategies/
principia/RAID Digital Security
With a strong focus on balancing cost with an acceptable level of managed risk, principia/RAID Digital Security provides a unique strategy for information security. They are active on Twitter at @principiaraid, Facebook at facebook.com/principiaraid, and LinkedIn.
These startups demonstrate the breadth and diversity of Washington D.C.’s burgeoning consulting industry. We look forward to seeing how they continue to innovate and shape the future of consulting.
