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Meet three of DC's tech superwomen

Women in D.C.'s tech scene aren't going anywhere. Here are three (and trust us, it was hard to pick just three) making a splash.
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A year after Startupland, where are the founders now?

One year ago, a documentary series introduced the world to five D.C. entrepreneurs. Here's what happened next.
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Behind the success of DC's unstoppable food incubator, Union Kitchen

Union Kitchen's cofounder says its businesses have collectively generated $40 million in revenue. And it's about to triple in size.
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The Cyber Beltway: the startups tackling 2015's biggest challenge

Sony was hacked. Obama cited cybersecurity in the State of the Union. This is a real issue, and area startups and incubators are rising to the challenge.
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Need a job? There's an app for that, say DC startups

The Internet was supposed to make job-searching easier, but it hasn't delivered on that promise. D.C. startups--like startups all over the country--are seeking to fix that.
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Meet the local nonprofit changing lives with coffee

A faith-based nonprofit in D.C. is changing Colombian farmers' lives and shaking up the D.C. coffee scene.
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Elevation Q&A: Rich Bradley, executive director of the Downtown DC BID

Bradley's stepping down from his nearly two decades on the job as executive director of the Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District. We spoke with him about D.C.'s transformation.
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DC's social entrepreneurs prove you can grow a businesses and do good

Forget "greed is good." Today's entrepreneurs want to make money and save the world at the same time.
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The top ten DC startups of all time

Every household brand was once a startup. We decided to celebrate the top D.C. startups of all time, from hot dogs and hotels to modern-day tech successes.
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National spotlight: It's not just nice to share -- it could be the next big thing

The rise of the sharing economy has created a new class of entrepreneur. Their startups are monetizing everything from tool swaps to unused parking spots in cities, and one of them might be the next Airbnb.
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#ProductionInTheCity celebrates DC's manufacturers and makers

The panel discussion and pop-up market brought roughly 300 people together to shop and learn about the state of manufacturing in the District.
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#TranspoInTheCity: We're making progress, but we still have a long road ahead

Elevation DC and Smart Growth America's Transportation in the City panel brought a standing-room-only crowd to 1776 to discuss new modes of transportation and the changes they're bringing to D.C.'s neighborhoods.
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Transportation in the City: Changing the way DC residents move

D.C.-area residents have more choices about how to get around today than ever before. Car sharing, bike sharing and ride sharing—and the apps that make these choices possible—are revolutionizing transportation as we know it. Want to know more? Read our article and then join us for a free panel discussion Sept. 25.
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Women and girls find their "a-ha" coding moments

Men far outnumber women in tech. But now, two new D.C. organizations are helping women and young girls break into the traditionally male world.
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The rise of the rest: DC's tech scene has density to thank

In D.C. as across the country, tech is blossoming. Here's how this trend is playing out in our home city.
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