DEV Group

Accelerating Disruptive Innovation

Accelerating Disruptive Innovation

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A modern day holding company covering the spectrum of

security, investing, media, strategy, and technology.
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The prize goes to the person who sees the future the quickest.– William Stiritz

The Hack Factory

A start-up studio, growth lab, and brainstorming community in the DC metro region

The Hack Factory builds companies based on new ideas and engage in rapid technology prototyping to enable disruptive solutions for a variety of complex problems and opportunities.

Participate in our growth labs for meaningful mentoring, growth and strategy advisory, and networking support. We can provide capital, office space, and access to experts depending on your specific needs.   Visit HackFactory.com to learn more.

Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center. Big, undreamed-of things—the people on the edge see them first. - Kurt Vonnegut

Who we are

DEV Group is a Washington D.C.-based holding company founded by Matt Devost

The company operates uniquely at the intersection of technology, security, and investing to accelerate disruptive innovation, help organizations manage dynamic environments, and unlock opportunity.

Matt Devost is a technologist, entrepreneur, and international security expert with over 25 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity, risk management, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligence issues. He is currently the CEO of OODA LLC.