Archive: June 2015

Thirsty Tuesday times three [Events Roundup]

Jun. 30, 2015 12:36 pm

Thirsty Tuesday times three [Events Roundup]

It's a pretty quiet week, except for three events all squished together on a Tuesday. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Here’s why these social impact investment deals fell through

Jun. 30, 2015 12:23 pm

Here’s why these social impact investment deals fell through

After committing $500,000 for GoodCompany Group startups, Investors' Circle invested about half that. Here's why impact investing can be so tricky.
Philly high schoolers get special treatment at this fall’s PennApps: Apply by July 5

Jun. 30, 2015 11:51 am

Philly high schoolers get special treatment at this fall’s PennApps: Apply by July 5

Local high schoolers get guaranteed admission to the massive student hackathon.
J. Anthony Miguez returns for our first-ever Technical.ly Slack AMA

Jun. 30, 2015 11:38 am

J. Anthony Miguez returns for our first-ever Technical.ly Slack AMA

The former Wilmington resident is now working in the New Orleans tech scene.
This Wilmington programmer just wants to make ‘cool stuff’

Jun. 30, 2015 11:24 am

This Wilmington programmer just wants to make ‘cool stuff’

Foolhardy Softworks' cofounder John Meyer fesses up about a news app he's got on the backburner, his love for physics and an interactive book project in the works.
The Washington Post is now encrypting its website

Jun. 30, 2015 11:02 am

The Washington Post is now encrypting its website

Starting today, the newspaper's home page and its national security and tech policy articles are encrypted. Encryption will come to the rest of the site in the coming months.
Philly Super Meetup is a super meetup of meetups

Jun. 30, 2015 10:43 am

Philly Super Meetup is a super meetup of meetups

It's where you'll get to meet the city's leading meetup groups and network with fellow technologists. Mark your calendars: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m.
PACT’s Enterprise App Challenge awards $80K to 4 winners

Jun. 30, 2015 9:53 am

PACT’s Enterprise App Challenge awards $80K to 4 winners

The hackathon featured two categories: Health and Wayfinding. Here's who won.
Avhana Health closes $750K seed round

Jun. 30, 2015 9:39 am

Avhana Health closes $750K seed round

The health IT startup is now looking to double the size of its team.
18K in town this week for ISTE edtech conference

Jun. 30, 2015 9:25 am

18K in town this week for ISTE edtech conference

Science Leadership Academy students spoke at the ISTE Town Hall on Sunday.