DC Tech News
Fri, Nov 16
Inno Approved: DC Tech Events To Know About This Week (11/16 – 11/30)
DC Inno | Arriana McLymore
Like DC Inno Approved? A fresh version comes out every other Friday 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 u...
(Video) D.C.’s Hottest Tech Companies Gather for 50 on Fire 2018
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
It was hot, hot, hot down at the National Union Building on Thursday evening where a couple hundred startup founders, team members and innovators celebrated the 2018 50 on Fire winners. DC Inno’s 50 on Fire identifies th...
Remodelmate wins first place at AfroTech Cup pitch competition
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The pitch competition at the San Francisco conference drew 2,000 applicants, seven semi-finalists and three finalists.
This Rockville-based edtech startup supports K-12 school districts in strategic budgeting
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Equiday just landed a partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools to implement equitable school funding formulas with its financial modeling tool.
Thu, Nov 15
D.C.-Area Founders and VCs on the Impact of Amazon HQ2’s Talent Influx
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
Amazon says HQ2 – now split in half – will bring more than 25,000 employees and a $2.5 billion investment to Northern Virginia and the surrounding region. To support the new hires, according to written agreements with the stat...
Verizon 5G Lab launches DC incubator for first responder tech development
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The lab is designed to provide local startups focused on public safety with 5G access to develop, test and refine tech solutions for first responders.
3 DMV entrepreneurs took home cash prizes at Lyft’s inaugural pitch competition
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Held on Nov. 15 at the Blind Whino in Washington, D.C. Lyft Pitch offered the ridesharing company's drivers a chance to present their own companies.
Join our Technical.ly Match beta, an opt-in alternative to recruiting
Technical.ly DC | Kristin Dudley
Technical.ly's stealth pilot has already placed a half dozen very happy jobseekers with great jobs.
Wed, Nov 14
Virginia Tech is Launching a $1B Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
Virginia Tech has announced plans to complement Amazon’s new Northern Virginia offices with a $1 billion investment of its own just a couple miles down the road. The university plans to build a 1 million-square-foot, technolog...
TransitScreen launches its first mobile app
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The public transit tech company said CityMotion will include transportation options from metro trains to bikes and scooters.
ByteCubed acquires a holographic football platform, launches new subsidiary
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Arlington, Va.–based tech consulting firm acquired Pre-Game Prep, which will be the first product from ByteCubed Labs.
WeWork names second cohort for DC Veterans in Residence program
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The initiative, in partnership with Bunker Labs, provides space, services, business mentorship and community to help veterans and military family members starting a business.
Jobs are changing. So should the job interview
Technical.ly DC | Kristin Dudley
From an event series organized by Technical.ly’s new Chief Product Officer Kristin Dudley and Elliott Scott HR, here are three new approaches to shaking an old tradition.
Tue, Nov 13
Here’s What D.C. Tech Leaders are Saying About Amazon HQ2 in Crystal City
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
Amazon has chosen Northern Virginia’s Crystal City and New York City for its second headquarters, and the D.C. area has been abuzz with speculation, excitement and skepticism. The e-commerce giant says HQ2 – now split in half ...
It’s official: Amazon will split HQ2 between Northern Virginia and New York City
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
Amazon plans to bring 25,000 full-time jobs and $2.5 billion in investment to Arlington, Va.
Amazon Picks Northern Virginia’s Crystal City and New York City For Split HQ2
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
The time has come. Amazon has chosen Northern Virginia’s Crystal City and New York City for its second headquarters, the company announced Tuesday. The e-commerce giant has said that HQ2 – now split in half – will bring a comb...
Mon, Nov 12
A women in tech–focused Launch Camp is happening in DC next month
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
The Vinetta Project, SEED SPOT and the Association for Women in Science are teaming up to help women founders grow their ventures.
Fri, Nov 09
Why 1776 is closing its original incubator location, and thoughts on its future in DC
Technical.ly DC | Michelai Graham
After being unable to come to lease renewal terms, the prominent incubator network is closing its DC location on December 31, and will be looking for a new home in the District in 2019.
Steve Case’s Revolution is Raising a $200M Fund for its Venture Division
DC Inno | Kieran McQuilkin
D.C. investment group Revolution, led by AOL founder Steve Case, is raising a $200 million fund for its Revolution Ventures arm, according to SEC filings. Revolution Ventures’ previous fund ended up raising $200 million,...