OUR
TEAM
As a digital and creative strategy partner, District Innovation is a design agency that serves startups and startup founders by providing a holistic and interconnected approach to product, branding, and messaging.
Across our careers we have worn many hats, from marketing to content strategy, to product and experience design. We infuse this broad perspective, and a user-centered mentality, into a bespoke and cohesive vision for every project we take on.
Our hands-on, consultative and collaborative approach was honed over many years of teaching UX Design to over 400 adult career changers, where we partnered with and mentored over 100 local startups.
JAVI
CALDERON
Hi, I’m Javi! Over the last 15 years I’ve worked with a lot of startups. First as a content writer, manager and strategist, then moving into inbound and product marketing, lead generation, and web design.
Today, I’m a multidisciplinary designer and educator who has helped over 400 students pursue careers in tech and advised & mentored over 100 startups on product design.
I lead our work and partnerships with incubators, startups and founders. ​​
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ZACH
THOMAS
I'm Zach Thomas, a creative innovation leader and digital product strategist with over 18 years of experience. I help organizations develop digital solutions, guide cross-functional teams, and make data-driven strategies that lead to real results.
I'm passionate about innovation, civic tech, AI, and applying advanced analytics to improve product design and strategy.
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I lead our work in civic tech with government and non-profit institutions, including past projects with DC City Government and the International Monetary Fund.
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