Updated annually, the DMV CEO Resource List is a master list of resources in the DC, Maryland & Virginia area.

There are many resources that entrepreneurs and business owners in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to help and support entrepreneurs and business owners. While we do have events and a directory with local businesses, the DMV is a special place so we decided to create a unique list.

For all aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, who are looking for additional resources on how to grow their ventures and entrepreneurial networks, please review the following list below. There are over 150 resources on this list. 

Please Note: We try to update this list once or twice a year, if you would like the more updated list, check out the directory on this site for members of CBNation Plus.

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Discovered ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is an innovative hiring solution powered by artificial intelligence. Its suite of tools revolutionizes the recruitment process, enhancing efficiency, saving time, and taking the guesswork out of candidate selection.

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Key features of DiscoveredATS that would be ideal for a directory listing:

1. Applicant Tracking System: Efficient, AI-powered system to manage all aspects of the recruitment process.
2. Employee Assessment Software: Provides comprehensive tools for assessment including 30 built-in evaluations.
3. Workflow Management: Streamlines and automates hiring tasks for improved efficiency.
4. Automated Reference Checking: Eliminate the manual time-consuming process with automated reference checks.
5. One-Way Video Interview: Allows candidates to give interviews on their own time, which hiring managers can review as per their convenience.
6. Candidate Scorecards: AI-backed candidate evaluation tool for systematic and unbiased assessment.
7. Interview Guides: Instant, hyper-customized interview question guides for any job opening.
8. Performance Management Tool: Simplifies and enhances performance management to better assess employee performance.
9. DISC Assessments: Behavioral assessment tool for enhancing team dynamics and personal development.
10. Recruitment Marketing Video: In-house video creation and editing services for compelling recruitment marketing.
11. Career Pages: Instant creation of professional and attractive career pages matching with your employer branding.
12. Automated Interview Scheduling: Automated interview scheduling for phone screens, video calls, or in-person interviews.
13. Custom Skill Tests: Creation of custom skill tests to measure precise abilities in candidates.
14. AI-enhanced Talent Sourcing (Coming Soon): Using AI to find ideal candidates from a pool of over 3 billion professionals.
15. Employee Referral Automation (Coming Soon): Streamlining the referral process, making it easy for existing workforce to recommend potential candidates.
16. Data-driven decisions (Coming Soon): Make hiring recommendations with detailed analysis free from human bias.

These features allow organizations to tap into the power of AI for every aspect of their recruitment process, from the initial outreach to the eventual onboarding of selected candidates. The tool is particularly notable for its comprehensive suite of employee assessment features, which include built-in assessments, DISC Assessments, Applicant Tracking System, and more.

Use Cases:

1. For CEOs: This tool can offer much-needed ease in finding the right candidates for expanding their top-level management teams. Features such as AI Resume Screening along with 30 built-in assessments measuring a multitude of factors like motivation, cognitive ability, integrity, can save CEOs a tremendous amount of time in the process.
2. For Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurs can benefit greatly from Discovered ATS's automated, AI-enabled talent sourcing coming soon. Also, the automated interview scheduling and one-way video interviews offer a flexible recruitment process, thereby avoiding the typical disruptions in a busy entrepreneur's schedule.
3. For Business Owners: The platform can be a game-changer by providing easy-to-use automated post-jobs and candidate engagement features. With personalized career pages and social media recruitment marketing, business owners can significantly increase their company's visibility among potential candidates.

Benefits:

• Streamlined Workflow: Enhance your recruitment process with automation on everything from job postings to candidate engagement.
• Unbiased Selection: AI-backed tools such as resume screening and detailed candidate scorecards reduce bias, leading to fairer candidate assessment.
• Efficient Time Management: Features like automated reference checking, interview scheduling, enhance time usage, critical for any CEO, entrepreneur, or business owner.
• Improved Candidate Evaluation: Use integrated tools like built-in assessments and custom skill tests to evaluate your candidate's skillsets effectively.

How DISC Can Help

Hey there, rockstars!👋🔥 There's a super-cool, game-changing feature of Discovered ATS - the DISC Assessment!

DISC? 🤔 It sounds like a Frisbee game, right? 😜 But, let me assure you, it's WAY more thrilling. DISC stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. 🌈 It's a personal assessment tool that can revolutionize the way you recruit and, of course, the way your team works together.

Imagine having the power to get into the heads of your candidates...sounds like a Super CEO Power, right? 😎 The DISC profile does just that! It helps you understand the behavior styles of your potential hires, meaning you'd know if they are dominant leaders 🦁, influential connectors 🤝, steady supporters 🐢, or conscientious analyzers 🦉.

But hey, it's not all about hiring! DISC can also improve your current team's dynamics 🚀. It's like getting the cheat codes to your team's productivity!

By understanding every team member's DISC profile, you can foster a happier work environment, leading to improved productivity and engagement levels. Imagine that! 😀🎯

DISC Profiles

• Dominance (D) is all about the pace! 🚀 These folks are your ambitious go-getters, not afraid to take control and overcome challenges. They're competitive, decisive, and love to make quick progress. If your company was a car, they'd be the engine! 🚗💨
• Leaning into Influence (I), we discover the social butterflies 🦋 of your team. They are charismatic, enthusiastic, and optimistic. Always ready to inspire and motivate others, these folks are the ones who light up the office with their energy and make Monday mornings bearable. They're basically your office's ray of sunshine! 🌞
• Next up is Steadiness (S). Here we have our loyal and patient crew. These teammates are extremely supportive, known for their consistency and reliability. Think of them as the sturdy pillars of your organization, keeping everything balanced and afloat. They're like the cozy comfort of your favorite office chair! 🪑😊
• Last, but not the least, we have Conscientiousness (C). These individuals are your deep thinkers and planners, analytical to their core. Perfectionism and accuracy are their bread and butter. They're the 'dot the i's and cross the t's' folks. They're like the trusted seat belts in your car – ensuring safety and quality! 🚗💺

Founder's Podcast Episodes:

• IAM1434 – CEO Helps HR Leaders Get the Right People

• • IAM780- CEO Helps in Talent Search and Assessment 

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