Innovation & Job News

It's so much more than a cash register: Bethesda-based Gusto closes $2M Series A round

Thursday, April 09, 2015

Gusto makes point-of-sale systems that easily integrate with third-party apps, thanks to CEO Bill Draper's complete redesign of what a POS should be. The company closes a $2M Series A round today.

Who's hiring in DC: FiscalNote, Outroop, Spree Commerce

Monday, April 06, 2015

It's spring, the season of new life and new jobs! We've got 'em.

DC-founded speakers bureau tackling gender gap at tech events

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Orate is a female-founded DC tech company that connects public speakers and events. The cofounders are back from their time at The Startup Factory and are hiring as they build out the second version of their platform and bringing on women tech speakers.

Arlington-based travel platform lets you design your perfect hotel stay

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Imagine If, an Arlington-based hotel booking platform, has launched a third product in its suite that lets travelers comparison-shop for hotels and save their favorites.

Place-based message board app ribl launches and learns at SXSW

Monday, March 23, 2015

ribl, a location-based message board built in DC for Google Play, launched at SXSW last week. Cofounder Mike Chan reflects on the experience and on what's next for the startup.

Late-night meal delivery service comes to the District and Arlington

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Savory, a meal delivery service that begins at 10 pm, came out of beta this week and has been selling like hotcakes.

GrindHub, business collaboration platform to replace company intranet, readies for alpha launch

Monday, March 16, 2015

GrindHub, a productivity platform for businesses that founder Brandon Luong hopes will replace companies' need for expensive intranets, is getting ready for an alpha launch.

Who's hiring in DC: Aquicore, Phone2Action, TransitScreen

Friday, March 13, 2015

Not going to SXSW? Why don't you look for a new gig instead? We've got 32 in this week's edition of our jobs post.

DC businesses prep for Super Pi(e) Day with pie, pizza and a wedding

Thursday, March 12, 2015

According to math nerds, this Saturday is Super Pi(e) Day! Here's how to celebrate.

The Aspen Institute launches incubator for social entrepreneurs in DC

Monday, March 02, 2015

The Aspen Institute, an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Dupont Circle, is launching a Center for Urban Innovation, and within that, an incubator for social entrepreneurs to work on D.C.'s urban woes.

Pluck It, a deals app for more than restaurants, expands from MD to DC and VA

Friday, February 27, 2015

Pluck It, the second deals app to launch out of Uber Offices in Bethesda, is expanding its reach to the District.

On-demand roadside assistance app Urgent.ly will integrate with AT&T's connected car platform

Friday, February 27, 2015

Urgent.ly, billed as the "Uber for roadside assistance," has helped thousands of stranded drivers over the last year, with no pricey auto club membership required.

Local app CircleBack launches today to keep your contacts organized

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

CircleBack, an app that combines business card scanning and keeping contacts from multiple email and social media accounts up to date, launches today.

Kids who want to get online have an ally in local startup PRIVO

Friday, February 20, 2015

PRIVO, an online service that helps kids under 13 get online with their parents' permission, will begin allowing parents to sign up in April.

Who's hiring in DC: Bean Creative, Hugh & Crye, Main Street Genome

Friday, February 20, 2015

The latest edition of our twice-monthly job post has jobs in engineering, sales, marketing, development and--wait for it--the airline industry.

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