Innovation & Job News

Social Tables and Hinge confirm move to 1776 campus

Monday, February 04, 2013

Donna Harris, co-founder of 1776, confirms first two companies and will announce more on Wednesday.

Hinge set to launch redesigned app, move office to 1776, and hire two

Friday, February 01, 2013

Mobile-matching app Hinge helps users make a love connection, with no Chuck Woolery involved.

New start-up Neighborsations launches, is hiring

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Neighborsations gives increasingly online socializers a way to meet IRL.

Edi.io joins Acceleprise, seeks brands for pilot program

Monday, January 28, 2013

Edi.io has been accepted into Acceleprise's second accelerator class. UBS Bank, NASA, the FCC, the GSA, and intelligence agencies are already on board to pilot its product.

New angel group seeks pitches

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Georgetown Alumni Angels wants to help Hoyas past and present make the most of their connections.

Local sandwich shop unveils nationwide franchising plan

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Amorini Panini plans to offer franchises in New York, Maryland and elsewhere in D.C. by early spring.

Veenome, the start-up that mines video for metadata, raises another $200K

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

CEO and co-founder Kevin Lenane announces another investor group for the Arlington-based company. He's also hiring, by the way.

GWU student start-up adds fourth team member to assist with product development

Monday, January 21, 2013

No more bake sales. Crowdvance goes beyond t-shirts and cookies to help small organizations hold on to their fundraising dollars.

Local VC fund and accelerator Fortify.vc goes national in 2013

Friday, January 18, 2013

Fortify.vc will hold not one, but two Distilled Intelligence pitchfests in 2013, one outside the D.C. area.

New 'pay-to-pin' Pinterest platform goes big

Thursday, January 17, 2013

2013 is going to be "a really big year" for Pinterest, says "pay-to-pin" platform co-founder Dave Weinberg.

Social media analytics start-up is up for two CODiE awards

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Zoomph helps companies zero in on who is talking about them and what they're saying. Klout? It's so last week.

Partyista's launch takes the legwork out of choosing venues

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Whether you need vegan food or an open flame, Lauren Wolfe's start-up wants to help you find the perfect place.

Energy diagnostics startup Aquicore moves to tech accelerator Acceleprise, receives funding

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Energy monitoring company Aquicore will move into enterprise accelerator Acceleprise Jan. 14, a move that should give the buzzed-about startup another boost.

Veteran PR pro launches solo firm to promote passionate causes that are worth savoring

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

PR Regional Director leaves post, hole at Kimpton and opens Savor, currying favor with both restaurant and hospitality clients.

Mobile knife-sharpening business hits the ground running (with sharp objects, no less)

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Union Market proves ideal place for owner Derek Swanson to hone his business development skills.

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