From expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to building out a more diverse federal workforce, federal agencies are increasingly aiming to partner with minority-serving institutions to ensure their equity goals are effective.
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Technically DC: Headcount doubled and work went hybrid. Here’s how GiveCampus keeps company culture alive
After it moved to a hybrid work model and grew to 66 employees over the past two years, CEO Kestrel Linder spoke to us about the Navy Yard edtech company’s moves to support internal connection.
Technically DC: These 5 companies are using tech for reproductive healthcare
It would be easy to think that tech has no major role to play in the recently leaked news about the Supreme Court.
Afro Tech: The Center For Tech And Civic Life Founder Tiana Epps-Johnson Has Plans To Restore Trust In Our Democrac
Thanks to TED, in 2018, The Audacious Project was born as an initiative to support changemakers that are lighting a path toward a better future. According to the official website, over $900 million has been distributed to nine projects over the course of a year to bold leaders and philanthropic organizations who understand the value of gathering large dollars to create long-term changes.
Technically DC: Cyber startup Hubble raised $9M in seed funds
Reston, Virginia-based asset intelligence startup Hubble this week announced the close of a $9 million seed round that anticipates plans for a new office and engineering hires.
Technically DC: With Amazon approval, what will National Landing mean for the local tech sector?
With tenants like tech giant Amazon plugging full steam ahead on HQ2, Virginia’s National Landing neighborhood is already making a splash in the DMV tech scene. But what does hosting a headquarters, creating a smart city and building thousands of flashy apartment buildings really mean for a local tech sector?
Technically DC: This NoVa startup wants to make it easier for companies to pitch the federal government
Tony Kwag of Arlington, Virginia-based Bidscale likes to call his company the “TurboTax of government contracting.”
Tech Crunch: Prelude raises $24M to help organizations harden their cybersecurity defenses
Prelude, a Washington, D.C-based startup that helps organizations harden their cyber defenses through the use of autonomous red-teaming, has secured $24 million in Series A funding.
Technically DC: Meet the DC startup connecting people with local, live music shows
As we gear up for the summer music and concert season, a pair of local technologists want to make it even easier to find your next favorite band.
Technically DC: 2Gether-International is launching a cohort for DMV founders
DC-based 2Gether-International is returning to its roots by launching a brand-new local accelerator this summer.
