In this episode of Street to Suite, Simon Zelman sits down with Dina Ellis Rochkind, founder of DNA Government Solutions, to explore what really happens behind the scenes in Washington.

Dina shares lessons from nearly three decades working across Capitol Hill, the U.S. Treasury, corporate America, and law, including her work on the JOBS Act. She explains how relationships, bipartisan collaboration, and advocacy can shape legislation—and why business leaders need to pay attention to Washington.

The conversation also covers AI, crypto, fintech, regulation, innovation, and Dina’s journey from Big Law to entrepreneurship.

• How legislation really gets done in Washington
• Why relationships and bipartisan collaboration matter
• When businesses should start paying attention to government affairs
• The balance between regulation and innovation
• How AI, crypto, and fintech are shaping policy
• Lessons from Dina’s transition from law to entrepreneurship

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinaellisrochkind
• Email: dina@dnagovsolutions.com

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