Innovation & Job News

Social Driver, a digital marketing agency in Penn Quarter, just hired four new team members and still has four more roles to fill. Cofounder Anthony Shop attributes the rise in business to his clients' "thirst for innovation."

Today we're launching a new series at Elevation DC called 60 Seconds With... (or, in Stephen Colbert terms, "Better Know a Founder"). Have you met Paul Singh? Next time you sit down to talk shop with him, have some chocolate chip cookies in hand.

Badges for the Challenge Festival, a week-long series of events surrounding the Global Challenge Cup Finals, have been released. Here's an overview of what to expect during D.C.'s week in the spotlight.

TandemNSI, a public-private partnership between Arlington Economic Development, the State of Virginia and Amplifier Ventures, will bring entrepreneurs and government agencies together to solve national security problems.

CampEasy founder Brooke Salkoff calls planning kids' summers "a giant Sudoku puzzle." She wants to provide the solution.

Want to avoid an awkward encounter with your ex or meet your next investor at an overcrowded convention? Now there's an app for that!

'Chups is nearing its Kickstarter goal. Cofounder Kori Wallace says the money will be used to rent space at D.C.'s Union Kitchen.

tinyGive makes donating money as easy as tweeting at your favorite nonprofit. Best of all, there's no junk mail trail behind your donation.

Waveborn, the District's luxury sunglasses e-tailer, has hired a director of marketing and a marketing specialist, and will expand internationally.

VOYCE, the smart collar for dogs that helps owners catch health issues before they become problems, created a stir at CES in Vegas. Here's why vets across the world are sitting up and taking notice.

Aquicore, a startup in the commercial and municipal building energy management sphere, had a hell of a 2013. Founder Logan Soya looks forward and westward in 2014.

PriceSpotting, released in beta last week at CES, allows District shoppers to compare prices at the point of sale. It also rewards you for scanning items into the system.

According the individual coffeeshop owners, the #dcdisloyal coffee card isn't about sticking it to Starbucks, despite what the national media might be saying.

2Armadillos, the local chickpea snackmakers, want to replace chips and pretzels with spiced, roasted garbanzos. Business is booming, as more and more folk cry, "Let's hear it for legumes!"

CJ Isakow, creator of Eyebloc, gives Elevation DC a peek behind the curtain after his appearance on Shark Tank.