Innovation & Job News

RideScout, transpo app aggregator, soft launches, partners with RidePost and others

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

RideScout, a new app for iOS and Android, gives District residents a bird's-eye view of different ways to get around.

Mobile Future announces $20,000 in award money for mobile development

Friday, September 27, 2013

They might sound like a '60s band, but the Mobileys are a chance for startups in the mobile sphere to score $10K.

GoodShuffle, for peer-to-peer renting, launches on 14th St.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Sick of looking at a stuffed closet? Rent out your overstock on GoodShuffle and make a few bucks to boot.

DC Device Lab to open Friday, will be free for October

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

iPads and smartphones and screens, oh my! Need a place to test your alpha in IE6 and KitKat at the same time? Head to DC Device Lab.

Reverse logistics firm Optoro opens 13,000-square-foot office in Chinatown today

Friday, September 20, 2013

Lanham, Md.-based Optoro is bringing its remarketing business to the District, along with 20 jobs.

Online B2B food marketplace hires 11, looks for 4 more

Monday, September 16, 2013

Foodem, the self-described "Amazon marketplace for food distribution" has hired 11 since March and is looking for 4 more.

New app rewards students for studying

Friday, September 13, 2013

My Study Rewards, a new app that offers incentives for mastering content, is about to hit the App Store.

Ashburn-based Mhelpdesk doubles staff, looks to hire 20 more

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Mhelpdesk, a startup at Fishbowl Labs that provides integrated software for small businesses, recently hired four new employees and wants to bring on 20 more.

1776 partners with General Assembly to offer education opportunities for entrepreneurs

Monday, September 09, 2013

1776 invites startups and entrepreneurs back to the classroom to take advantage of a host of classes, courses and workshops, thanks to a partnership with NY-based General Assembly.

iDEAXiS sponsors new cowork and communal living space for startups

Friday, September 06, 2013

You've tried coworking, why not coliving? The District House is a space in Alexandria for B2B startups to work and live together.

Social Tables hires seven, will leave 1776 in November

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Social Tables, the company that offers cloud-based event planning for caterers and the hospitality industry, has hired seven new employees. The startup is planning to leave its current home at 1776 in November for larger digs.

CO Everywhere launches, eyes DC for possible expansion

Wednesday, September 04, 2013

CO Everywhere, a hyperlocal "what's happening around you" app, integrates social media feeds for an integrated look at a restaurant, street, block, city or more.

Undergrad entrepreneurs: apply to pitch at GSEA

Monday, August 26, 2013

The D.C. chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization is hosting a regional pitch competition for the Global Student Entrepreneur Award. The winner gets $2,500.

Macaw will bridge divide between print designers and web developers

Friday, August 23, 2013

Macaw, a new app in the latter stages of development, exports print design code for web development. Get in line, people, get in line.

Bloompop to offer custom floral arrangements from local florists

Friday, August 16, 2013

Bloompop, a District-based startup for online floral arrangements and delivery, will exit private beta at the end of August.

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