Apps : Innovation & Job News

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SocialRadar, the mobile app that gives users information about the people around them, has acquired Gridskippr, a software development company out of Baltimore. 

Capital Call, a semi-annual pitch event hosted by Cooley LLP, draws entrepreneurs and investors together for potential matchmaking. Meet the companies who pitched last week.

Vouched, a new app from startup Pipevine in Tysons, Va., aims to fix LinkedIn's endorsement feature.

nspHire, a new job search app, is designed for millennials or anyone else who uses their phone for everything. It takes its design cues from Tinder, and it's available on Android now and debuts on iOS November 1. 

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Snaapiq rewards users for snapping and uploading selfies. With more than 20,000 downloads so far, the cofounders might be on to something.

After receiving applications from more than 100 local companies, 1776 announces D.C.'s field of competitors in the Challenge Cup. The winners will move on to the Challenge Festival, which will be even bigger next year.

Want to know who in DC Tech is hiring? Check out our list of job openings to jump-start your career search.

The District announced the eight startups that will receive up to $200,000 from its Digital D.C. Tech Fund: Aquicore, Azert, EventKloud,FlexSpot, Riide,Silica Labs,Vinolovers and MyMuzik.

The creator of Openreporter, a LinkedIn for journalists, will soon launch Bulletin, a mobile app that connects citizens, reporters and experts to collaboratively improve the news.

Here's who's got jobs in D.C. tech -- for both techies and non-techies alike. Whether your bent is marketing or coding you might find your next position here.

DrinkMate, a tiny breathalyzer that plugs into your phone's microUSB port, is wrapping up a very successful Kickstarter campaign. Company CEO Shaun Masavage gives a little insight into his success.

DC-based SimpleTix is also hiring four developers and business development salespeople to respond to growth.

Want to get in on the DC Tech scene? Check out this sample of events, all featuring local startups and all free or less than $25 to attend.