​Welcome to DEFCOM by Station Alpha! This community gathers innovators, investors, officials, and community leaders working in the dual-use and defense space.

​Our goal is to create a public forum where attendees can exchange the news, ideas, resources available to the National Capital Region. Even though it's called DEFCOM, our primary focus is dual-use, so everyone is welcome to share their ideas and developments.

​​At this meetup, we will

• ​Connect with amazing people. We even have a special app for this. And, yes, just like everything these days, it's AI-powered.

• ​Share your immense experience and learn from others

• ​Discuss collaborations between different communities and organizations in the National Capital Region

• ​Did I mention having a good time? Yep, that too!

​​Agenda

• ​5:30-6:40 PM - networking

• ​6:40–7:10 PM - announcements, lightning pitches, presentations

• ​7:10–9:30 PM - more networking

​​Food&Bev

​Pizza and drinks will be provided, thanks to our sponsors (see below)!

​About Station Alpha

​Station Alpha is an angel group built for founders and investors who believe the best outcomes are engineered - together. We source standout opportunities, educate our members, and convene in-person to help great companies become inevitable.

​We are global and industry agnostic — evaluating every opportunity on its own merits. We back differentiated companies with defensible advantages and a credible path to scale.

​About Riphean Group

​Riphean Group is a growth-focused investment and innovation firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and cultivating ventures that drive meaningful impact in their communities. Through strategic investments in venture capital and private equity, mentorship, and collaborative ecosystem initiatives, the organization works to accelerate emerging companies and support workforce development, education, and industry partnerships.

​With a mission centered on fostering innovation and strengthening entrepreneurial networks, Riphean Group brings both capital and operational expertise to help bold ideas scale into sustainable, high-impact outcomes—making them a valuable partner for events that aim to inspire founders, investors, and forward-thinking leaders.

​About the Sponsor

​This event is proudly supported by Tom Sullivan, Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Tom works with founders, executives, and investors navigating concentrated wealth, liquidity events, and private investments—helping coordinate investment, tax, and balance‑sheet decisions as complexity increases. A retired U.S. Army Space Operations veteran and former Accenture Strategy consultant, Tom brings a systems‑level, long‑term perspective to capital stewardship, emphasizing disciplined decision‑making and collaborative planning alongside investment, tax, and operating partners.

​Parking and Transportation

• ​Fredericksburg, VA is approximately

  • ​1:10 hour drive from Washington, DC

  • ​40min drive from Woodbridge

  • ​30min drive from Quantico

  • ​16min drive from Stafford

  • ​1h drive from Richmond

  • ​43h drive from San Francisco

• ​We can drive a few our guests from Franconia-Springfield metro and back

• ​There is plenty of public parking. The closest options are

  • ​410 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Designated free parking spaces)

  • ​700 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

  • ​1016 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

  • ​600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Free for the first 3 hours, then $1/hour)

• ​There is both free and paid street parking in the area. Many spots are free for two hours and after 7 PM. Always check the signs and avoid “permit only” spaces.

​The venue

​It's fantastic, thanks to Riphean Group sponsoring the venue for this event!! Check out these photos

​Previously on DEFCOM

​Here are a few photos from the previous event to give you an impression: