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CIO: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry is Possible. Here’s How
Three top tech CEOs explain how they are improving their organizations’ diversity and inclusion efforts and why these initiatives are critical to their company’s success.
NAACP: Education Director, Dr. Ivory A. Toldson, Calls for Black Inclusion in Tech in New Report
Racial equity in tech is a 21st century imperative with far-reaching implications for our nation’s future. For our nation to remain innovative and prosperous we need educational and workforce opportunities to match our racial diversity.
Technically DC: A team of power players just invested $4.7B for underrepresented founders in the Baltimore to Richmond corridor
As the District prepares its tech investments and President Joe Biden drops his own budget for the new year, a local conglomerate is making a $4.7 billion move for local founders.
Technically DC: Resource Roundup: WeWork and Oatly are hosting a pitch competition for climate tech founders in DC
WeWork and oat beverage company Oatly are teaming up to host pitch competitions for sustainability-focused startups.
Technically DC: This Alexandria supply chain startup just nabbed a spot in the FinTech Innovation Lab accelerator
Ion Channel, which was founded in 2016, works in the risk assurance space of supply chain technology for clients in national security, defense and beyond.
Richmond Inno: Babylon taps new markets through international accelerator
Babylon CEO and co-founder Alexander Olesen is singing the praises of an international business accelerator from Virginia, saying his Richmond company’s participation will help the micro-farm business tap into a voracious market abroad.
Technically DC: WeWork is investing $16.3M in startup space in DC
The national coworking chain, which boasts multiple locations in and around DC, will invest $16.3 million in regional office space for entrepreneurs.
Technically DC: This NoVa startup created a ‘dashcam’ for spacecraft
SCOUT, a space tech company based in Alexandria, Virginia, developed a “dashcam” for satellites and spacecraft that allows them to navigate based on their surroundings.
Technically DC: Gig economy app Qwick has arrived in DC
Qwick officially launched in DC, its 16th market, this week. Founded in 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona, the startup connects gig and tourism economy workers like caterers, hotel employees, bartenders and golf course workers with venues, hotels and restaurants in need of talent.