connecting
tech & gov

Dcode DNA

Entering and scaling in the federal market is painful, expensive, and risky for private sector tech companies. So, many steer clear. In failing to adopt commercial technology, the government wastes billions of dollars on maintaining outdated technology that doesn’t work well.

Enter Dcode.

Dcode became real the night that Meagan Metzger, founder and CEO, emailed 500 venture capitalists to say, “We can make the federal market easy for tech companies.” The response was overwhelming, and only one or two people told us to go away.

As Dcode’s acceleration program gained momentum and government leaders got involved to meet dozens of emerging tech companies, federal agencies began asking us to show their teams how to better bring in new solutions. Now, we also offer a full suite of solutions for both tech companies and government leaders.

We’re tackling the problem from both sides to advance government into the future, and we hope you’ll join our community. Mentor a tech company. Apply to our acceleration program. Bring innovation training to your organization. Keep up with our monthly newsletter, and enjoy our events that bring our community together.

Dcode Leadership

Meagan Metzger Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Megan Vorland Cofounder & Chief Revenue Officer
Sarah Abonyi Chief Operating Officer
Joshua Gooden Chief Technology Officer
Phaedra Chrousos Board Advisor
Bob Scher Board Advisor

Dcode Field Experts

Dcode Field Experts are partner resources whose expertise and experience provide our clients with additional context and lessons from the field.
Lt Gen Clint Hinote (Retired) Former Deputy Chief of Staff, USAF
Mr. Paul Puckett Former Director, Enterprise Cloud Management Office, US Army
Mr. Brian Masters Defense and Financial Services Technology Leader / Former Director of Cloud and AI Enablement at Army XVIII Airborne

Our Team

We have extensive government and tech startup experience, share praise in our #peoplewhodunkhard Slack channel, and take turns leading the monthly culture squad. We take the work of bringing new tech into government very seriously, but we definitely don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Nate Ashton Managing Director, Policy
Brian Burton Fellow, Client Success
Danielle Caster Government Program Manager
Evan Chiacchiaro Director of Client Success
Mike Coppola Senior Government Program Manager
Winnie Faeder Senior Tech Engagement Associate
Jasmine Freeman Executive Assistant
Meagan Gardner Managing Director, Client Success
Rebecca Gevalt Partner, Dcode Capital
Ted Goudie Managing Director, Growth Marketing
Natalie King Senior Account Executive
Matt Knowland Director, Operations
Roberto Lanza Government Program Manager
Kevin Lewis Product Manager
Michael Lustig Senior Tech Scouting Associate
Daniel Matsumoto Senior Government Program Associate
Perry Morton Director of Client Success
Emily Ounanian Growth Marketing Manager
Ross Petuchov Senior Account Executive
Matthew Reichman Director of Tech Programs
Caitlin Robison Senior Director of Mission Success
Tait Ryssdal Senior Tech Engagement Associate
Corinne Sorden Director of Federal Sales
Peyton Sumner Senior Government Program Manager
Mya Zemlock Government Program Manager
Maxwell Zhu Senior Tech Scouting Associate

Careers

why work at dcode



We’re always looking for passionate, driven people who aren’t afraid to test new ideas, take risks, and make a difference. Bring your own jet pack of motivation, strong organizational and analytical skills, and a big appetite for changing the game, and you’ll fit right in.

You'll love it here if you like mission-driven work in a fast-paced environment. We look for resilient hustlers who can inspire others through their collaboration, support, feedback, and - last but not least - fun. We laugh a lot in our morning standups!

We've built a comprehensive package of benefits that are designed to help you be your best self at work and at home:

  • Unlimited PTO, unlimited sick, 10 paid holidays, Christmas to New Years + your birthday off!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance
  • Professional development & learning opportunities
  • Meeting-Free Wednesdays
  • Flexible work hours
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • ClassPass subsidy
  • Free fitness center in Washington, DC office
  • Paid parental leave
  • Monthly fun company-wide events (think: planting desk gardens, tye-dying shirts!)
  • New hire office equipment


current openings



Check out our openings below, and if you don’t see one that fits what you do, reach out to us at info@dcode.co.

Get In Touch

Call us. Email us. We are here to help.

202.350.1760
info@dcode.co

2001 K Street, NW
Suite 230 - North Tower
Washington, DC 20006