On Monday, the Loudoun Economic Development Authority and Department of Economic Development announced the grand prize winner for the inaugural Loudoun Innovation Challenge. Now we will host an interview with the winner, Tyler Sweatt of Calypso AI, as he discusses what it was like to win the $75,000 grand prize and his company’s plans for Loudoun County.
About the Speaker: Tyler Sweatt, Calypso AI
Tyler is the Managing Director of Calypso Labs, a division of Calypso AI that focuses on bringing innovation and increased security to critical AI/ML systems. Tyler has spent the past decade working on emerging technology and security challenges, helping organizations to identify, customize, and scale critical technologies within their organizations. Prior to Calypso, Tyler worked at futurist firm Toffler Associates where he led the emerging technology and security practice, working with organizations around the globe to understand and adapt to drivers of change, and founded consulting firm Future Tense, which was acquired in 2019. A former military officer, Tyler is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Signature Events
Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards
The Loudoun Chamber celebrated its 57th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards on January 24, 2025. We honored top community leaders and celebrated the success of the 2024 Board of Directors Chair, Angela Mitchell, owner of ARM Consulting LLC. We also welcomed our 2025 Board and the new Chair, Scott Loftis, of Atlantic Union Bank. 2026 Info Coming in the Fall
Annual DEIA Summit
The Loudoun Chamber will host its 3rd Annual DEIA Summit on October 17, 2024. Keynote speakers and workshops will focus on helping your business or nonprofit gain competitive advantages by leveraging diversity and accessibility tools. Event Page Here
Chamber Classic
This event has been Loudoun County’s premier business golf tournament for over four decades. The Chamber Classic offers our sponsors tremendous marketing exposure and an incomparable day of golf. More Info Coming Soon
Small Business Awards
For 30 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating our Loudoun community’s best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. 2025 Information Coming Soon
Valor Awards
In April of 2025, the Loudoun Chamber celebrated 40 years of honoring our community’s real-life heroes, including several truly heroic citizens, for their courageous and often lifesaving actions. Stay tuned for 2026 information
State of the Loudoun Market
The Loudoun real estate market has rarely experienced the number of challenges and opportunities it does today. It is difficult to make sense of these current market conditions and their impact on economic conditions. In 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will bring together the region’s top economic and real estate experts to examine how the economic and cultural forces influencing this market will impact your business. Stay tuned for more information.