Businesses, direct and affiliated

Vending United

vendingunited.com

Vending & Operations

Veteran-owned vending operator serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia with smart machines, cashless pay, free install, and 24/7 service.

ACFN of DMV

acfn-dmv.com

ATM & Cash Services

Zero-cost ATM placement, servicing, and cash management for hotels and venues across the DMV — we take the risk, you earn the revenue share.

My Executive Agency

myexecutiveagency.com

Staffing & Recruiting

Greater Washington staffing partner offering virtual assistants, dedicated call-center teams, and executive recruiting for global organizations.

Star Patriot

star-patriot.com

Government Consulting

Greater D.C. consultancy founded by Army veterans delivering products and services to federal, state, and local government clients.

Four Signal Labs

four-signal.com

Defense Technology

Defense technology building BLISS-enabled receiver-analyzer modules that let drones, robots, and dismounted radios self-orient against jamming and spoofing.

Vanishing Coffee Co.

vanishingcoffee.com

Consumer — Coffee & Tea

Small-batch specialty coffee and premium tea roasted for clarity and character, plus apparel — sourced thoughtfully and smooth enough to vanish like magic.

iConnect Social

iconnectsocial.com

Marketing & Branding

Full-service social media marketing, branding, and lead generation for real estate professionals and ambitious businesses.

Chao Insurance Group

chaoinsurance.com

Insurance

Veteran-owned independent brokerage writing life (including IUL), with expert advice and referrals across property, casualty, and health.

Sean Chao Real Estate

seanchaorealestate.com

Real Estate

Licensed Maryland Realtor with PorterHouse International Realty Group — realtor, insurance agent, notary, UAS pilot, and veteran. A true one-stop shop.

Cyber Consortium

cyberconsortium.net

Cybersecurity Training

Boot camps, seminars, and CPE/CEU training for CISSP, CISA, CEH, CISM, CCSP, and more — delivered by working security practitioners.

RixuWeb

rixuweb.com

Web & Software

DC-based web design and development studio shipping custom, high-performance websites in as little as 24 hours, with hosting and edits included.

Sean | Today

seantoday.com

Media & Commentary

The commentary, ventures, and booking hub you're reading now — the on-the-record writing of Sean Chao.

Nova Strategem Investments

novastrategem.com

Investments

Strategic investment vehicle pursuing disciplined, long-duration positions across operating businesses and capital markets.

PowerUp Rating Solutions

poweruprating.com

Analytics & Ratings

Performance-rating and analytics solutions that turn operational data into clear, decision-grade scores.

Sean Chao Consulting

seanchaoconsulting.com

Advisory

Strategy, program turnaround, and executive counsel for founders and government contractors facing a decision they can't undo.

Delta Chi Capital Area Alumni Chapter

dc-deltachi.org

Alumni & Community

Fostering lifelong bonds, leadership, and service among Delta Chi alumni in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Divinity International Gaming Organization

divinity-guild.com

Gaming & Community

Multi-game international gaming organization with decades of legacy across MMOs, RTS, and modern mobile titles.