Dave Barcos is the Executive Director of North Bank Innovations, building the founder ecosystem Southwest Washington has needed for a long time. He brings 25 years of brand strategy and creative direction to the work -- plus a deep study of how the best regional ecosystems actually operate, from Kansas City to Research Triangle Park to Austin. More than 1,500 entrepreneurs have come through NBI's programming. He's just getting started. 2025 OEN Tom Holce Community Catalyst Award recipient.