DC Tech News
Thu, May 23
WhyHotel expands to the West Coast with a new office and adds to its leadership team
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The D.C.-based alternative lodging service expanded with a San Francisco-based office and a new strategic business unit dedicated to building high-rise urban developments.
Cvent has acquired a Silicon Valley-based wedding venue sourcing platform
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Tysons-based event management platform's acquisition of Wedding Spot will expand Cvent's growth and visibility in the hospitality sector, the companies said.
How HyperQube is Cloning IT Infrastructure for Cisco, Forrester and the U.S. Government
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
So, you’ve got this fancy new cybersecurity technology. Before a virus or cyberattack comes along, how do you know if it works? Craig Stevenson grappled with the answer to that question while working at Raytheon. He found it e...
Phone2Action landed a growth investment from a North Carolina-based equity firm
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Frontier Capital's investment in the Arlington, Va.-based advocacy software company will go toward app upgrades and market expansion.
3 ways to find and attract the best engineers in DC
Technical.ly DC | Gillian Soler
Talent pros share their strategies for finding the perfect match.
Wed, May 22
Accessibility doesn’t start with a website. It starts with digital equity
Technical.ly DC | Yvette Scorse
Byte Back's Communications Director Yvette Scorse talks about what it takes to be digitally inclusive in D.C.
This Phone Is Specifically Designed for People With Vision, Hearing Problems
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
About 9 percent of U.S. adults have difficulty seeing, even with glasses or contact lenses, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, and the National Institutes of Health reports 15 percent of American adults ha...
Cvent plans to add another 1K employees this year
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
After a strong performance in 2018 with hiring, office expansion and the acquisition of Social Tables, the Tysons-based company is planning to add more employees to its team.
Tue, May 21
CIT’s Virginia Founders Fund is investing in Skyphos Technologies
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Roanoke, Virginia-based startup said it will use this investment from the Center for Innovative Technology to hire more tech employees and develop its second generation of 3D printers.
Amazon’s Alexa Fund, Mark Cuban Invest in Edtech Startup Zoobean
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
Nearly four years after investing in Zoobean during a “Shark Tank” appearance, Mark Cuban gave the Arlington-based edtech startup advice that changed its course entirely. He replied to an investor update email: “Wh...
Undergrads built real-world cyber solutions at the latest InNOVAtion Hackathon
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Northern Virginia Community College hosted more than 100 students for the 24-hour event where they created cyber solutions for regional tech employers.
This Week in Jobs: Starting new chapters, new jobs and debt-free starts to the future
Technical.ly DC | Quentin Washington
Can we get a new GoT book while we’re at it?
Mon, May 20
The Mid-Atlantic Venture Association is expanding its TechBUZZ program
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
MAVA is adding a new conference series called SURGE to its premiere event where it will select up to 50 early-stage startups to receive some extra counsel as they scale their companies.
NASA selects 11 companies to develop human lunar landers
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
As the space agency plans its return to the moon by 2024, it's awarding $45.5 million in funding to develop prototypes to get astronauts there safely.
Fri, May 17
Here’s a look at Halcyon Incubator’s latest cohort of early-stage social entrepreneurs
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The cohort pitched to investors and funders at Halcyon's final showcase hosted on May 16.
A Howard University Grad is Gamifying Volunteer Work with the Chip’N App
DC Inno | Erica Moody
What if you could pick up your phone and sign up for a group volunteer activity, and then be rewarded with free concert tickets? Now, there’s an app for that. Howard University graduate Darryl Perkins was running campaigns for...
CTA is partnering with the local Boys and Girls Club to advance STEM learning
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Consumer Technology Association is making sure Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington members understand their career options in tech fields.
Thu, May 16
Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s new store at Carnegie Library
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
To commemorate the new store, Apple Carnegie Library is hosting a six-week festival launching May 18. The event is focused on helping attendees shape their stories through photo, video, music and art.
NASA awards $106M to US small businesses for tech development
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The space agency selected 142 proposals from 129 small businesses in 28 states to receive phase II contracts as part of its SBIR program. Eighteen of those proposals came from DMV businesses.
Inno Approved: DC Tech Events to Know About This Week (May 16-31)
DC Inno | Arriana McLymore
Like DC Inno Approved? A fresh version comes out every other week with new ideas of tech and networking events to check out. Here’s a list of great tech, business and networking events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia to hit up ...