Innovation & Job News

D.C.'s start-up scene gets speed-dating, celebrity boost at SwitchPitch

Thursday, March 21, 2013

SwitchPitch brought nearly a dozen media, advertising, tech and educational companies onto the stage to pitch their needs to the 250 startup-minded individuals in attendance.

CrowdsourceDC, a tool for triple-bottom-line development, launches

Monday, March 18, 2013

The social media platform allows anyone to post ideas for improving the District, and then receive help implementing the best ones.

Snobswap, purveyor of preloved designer gear, hires one and launches new service

Monday, March 18, 2013

The new vice president of business development and marketing will help Snobswap scale.

Fairfax business intelligence platform offers Instant Answers for data questions

Monday, March 11, 2013

A simple interface leads to a new partnership with Avectra and two new positions.

Private helicopter service adds real-time GPS tracking

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Baltimore Helicopter Services, which serves D.C. via Reagan National Airport, now allows clients on the ground to keep tabs on their ride.

Digital DUMBO considers expanding to D.C.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Digital DUMBO uses SMWWDC panel to gauge interest in opening a D.C. branch.

CoFoundersLab now offers premium memberships, free for a limited time

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The entrepreneur matchmaking service offers premium members advanced tools, search filters and product discounts.

iStrategyLabs doubles in size, will hire at least two more

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Social Media Week producer and digital agency iStrategyLabs now employs 24 and will hire at least two more.

Crunchbutton is filling bellies in Foggy Bottom and hiring two

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pizza or Thai? Sandwiches or sushi? Crunchbutton can have it at your door.

Dupont-based 'targeted messaging' start-up launches new feature

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Spinnakr, the tech start-up that helps companies steer their web traffic, has a new feature and is also hiring.

Troop ID expands staff to 21

Monday, February 11, 2013

Troop ID, the credential verification program that extends discounts and benefits to those who have served and are serving in the armed forces, recently hired four new employees, bringing its team total to 21.