Innovation & Job News

"Code-savvy" web design program Macaw hits Kickstarter goal in less than a day

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Macaw, a highly anticipated Mac-based program that bridges the gap between print design and code, reached its Kickstarter goal in record time.

RideScout, transpo app aggregator, soft launches, partners with RidePost and others

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

RideScout, a new app for iOS and Android, gives District residents a bird's-eye view of different ways to get around.

DC Entrepreneurship Week kicks off October 8, expands to other cities

Monday, September 30, 2013

The 4th annual D.C. Entrepreneurship Week is slated for Oct 8-11. Cofounder Jon Leonardo is bringing the model to other cities around the U.S.

Mobile Future announces $20,000 in award money for mobile development

Friday, September 27, 2013

They might sound like a '60s band, but the Mobileys are a chance for startups in the mobile sphere to score $10K.

GoodShuffle, for peer-to-peer renting, launches on 14th St.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Sick of looking at a stuffed closet? Rent out your overstock on GoodShuffle and make a few bucks to boot.

DC Device Lab to open Friday, will be free for October

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

iPads and smartphones and screens, oh my! Need a place to test your alpha in IE6 and KitKat at the same time? Head to DC Device Lab.

Mobile consignment boutique gears up in greater DC area

Monday, September 23, 2013

Runway Wheels, a mobile boutique dedicated completely to consignment and college students, is doing pop-up events in the District and looking for angel funding.

Reverse logistics firm Optoro opens 13,000-square-foot office in Chinatown today

Friday, September 20, 2013

Lanham, Md.-based Optoro is bringing its remarketing business to the District, along with 20 jobs.

Buy one, give one peanut butter company spreads to Anacostia

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Good Spread, a natural peanut butter and organic honey mix, has come to D.C. and is looking for local vendors to help spread the word.

Online B2B food marketplace hires 11, looks for 4 more

Monday, September 16, 2013

Foodem, the self-described "Amazon marketplace for food distribution" has hired 11 since March and is looking for 4 more.

New app rewards students for studying

Friday, September 13, 2013

My Study Rewards, a new app that offers incentives for mastering content, is about to hit the App Store.

Local T-shirt company reaches Kickstarter goal early, will feature ideas from writers and artists

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Now that Aplomb & The Creative Conspiracy has met its $7,000 Kickstarter goal, the Affinity Lab-based T-shirt company can get down to promoting up-and-coming artists.

Ashburn-based Mhelpdesk doubles staff, looks to hire 20 more

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Mhelpdesk, a startup at Fishbowl Labs that provides integrated software for small businesses, recently hired four new employees and wants to bring on 20 more.

1776 partners with General Assembly to offer education opportunities for entrepreneurs

Monday, September 09, 2013

1776 invites startups and entrepreneurs back to the classroom to take advantage of a host of classes, courses and workshops, thanks to a partnership with NY-based General Assembly.

iDEAXiS sponsors new cowork and communal living space for startups

Friday, September 06, 2013

You've tried coworking, why not coliving? The District House is a space in Alexandria for B2B startups to work and live together.

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