Executive Director- STATION DC

The Mission

America became the most innovative country on earth by solving hard problems. That leadership is now at risk. Our adversaries are catching up in AI, energy, defense, and space. DC writes the rules, but the rules are being written without the builders in the room.

STATION DC is the solution. We are a purpose-built home for tech, innovation, and global competitiveness located in the Union Market District. We are looking for an Executive Director who isn't just a manager, but a visionary builder and super-connector ready to lead the charge at the nation's center of power.

What you will do…

• Lead Strategic Vision: Oversee and execute a high-stakes strategic plan to advance frontier technologies across defense, reindustrialization, and health, positioning STATION DC as a national leader.
• Build Elite Partnerships: Steward executive-level relationships across the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and Silicon Valley to bridge the gap between builders and policymakers.
• Drive Revenue & Sustainability: Lead the revenue strategy to secure over $1.5M in annual funding through unrestricted grants and multi-year strategic partnership commitments.
• Recruit Top Talent & Startups: Aggressively recruit high-growth startups, Tier 1 investors, and elite mentors into the STATION community to create a critical mass of innovation.
• Advocate for Innovation: Engage directly with policymakers to influence tech-friendly legislati