Founding DC

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joxley@wtop.com

mmills@wtop.com

squast@wtop.com

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#14, Gov. Wes Moore on entrepreneurship, leadership and governing like a founder

October 06, 2026

Think of Gov. Wes Moore as Maryland’s chief entrepreneurial officer. He didn't take a traditional path to the top. He served in a combat zone in Afghanistan, built an edtech company, wrote multiple bestselling books and became Maryland's first Black governor by running as an anti-establishment Democrat, initially polling at less than 1%. In this episode, the governor leaves the politics at the door and talks with host Dan Simons as a founder, leader and entrepreneur. They discuss wh...

#18, Tom Deierlein: Shot by a sniper, built a company & never stopped serving

September 01, 2026

When Tom Deierlein was shot by a sniper in Baghdad, doctors weren’t sure he’d survive. Twenty years later, he’s built one of the Washington region’s most respected veteran-owned federal technology companies and helped hundreds of military families through a foundation he started from his hospital bed.In this episode of Founding DC, Deierlein shares the leadership lessons he learned from combat, recovery and entrepreneurship. He talks about rebuilding after adversity, growing ThunderCat Techno...

#18, “The Way Out Is Through” — 17 Founders. One Lesson.

August 04, 2026

What happens when you step back from nearly two years of conversations with some of the region's most accomplished founders and entrepreneurs?You discover that the lessons learned in their varied industries, backgrounds and ventures may be different, but they boil down to a simple truth: The Way Out Is Through.In this special Founding DC episode, Dan Simons weaves together insights from founders, business leaders and changemakers, including David Trone, Dominique Dawes, Seth Goldman, Susan Ty...

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How do I get in touch with Founding DC?

Founding DC is hosted by Dan Simons. Its publicly listed emails are joxley@wtop.com, mmills@wtop.com, and squast@wtop.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Founding DC?

The publicly listed emails for Founding DC: joxley@wtop.com, mmills@wtop.com, and squast@wtop.com.

How many listeners does Founding DC have?

Podseeker estimates Founding DC reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Founding DC?

Founding DC typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, venture capital leaders, and business operators with a substantial company-building track record, measurable growth, or notable investment and entrepreneurial achievements. Common among recent guests: Built or scaled a nationally recognized company; Reached substantial revenue or retail distribution; Secured prominent investment or venture capital outcomes. Recent guests include Justin Baer, Sarah Chen-Spellings, and Shizu Okusa.

How hard is it to get booked on Founding DC?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Founding DC cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Founders, Startups, Leadership, and Venture Capital. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.