Building 2026 Momentum with the AWS Startup Team in DC

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Last week, the Commit team joined leaders from the AWS Startup team for their kickoff in Washington, DC, and it was an energizing way to start the year. There’s real value in getting face-to-face, aligning on priorities, and building momentum early. The discussions were direct, strategic, and action-oriented, exactly the kind of foundation you want heading into an ambitious year.

We’re excited about what we can accomplish together in 2026, supporting startups alongside this team and helping founders move faster and scale smarter. A special thank you to Alesha Bayer (Lorca), Bishop Byerly, Mark Oreta, Miles Horton, and Srijit Mitra for the time, partnership, and leadership. We’re grateful to be building with you, and looking forward to a year defined by strong collaboration and measurable impact.