Archive: November 2015

Help the government navigate the Internet of Things

Nov. 30, 2015 1:11 pm

Help the government navigate the Internet of Things

Discuss a comprehensive national strategy at this Dec. 16 seminar.
This app lets you book a dog walker: Barkly

Nov. 30, 2015 12:59 pm

This app lets you book a dog walker: Barkly

Is dog-walking the next conquest of the on-demand economy? Barkly hopes so.
On the Market: Jobs for game developers who want to build ‘serious games’

Nov. 30, 2015 12:19 pm

On the Market: Jobs for game developers who want to build ‘serious games’

In this edition, meet the healthcare organization that's welcoming non-healthcare folks with open arms, the venture-backed startup that's looking for a CTO and CFO and how you can help build a Facebook for banks (and maybe prevent terrorist financing while you're at it).
This duPont has more to do with coding than chemicals: meet Ben duPont

Nov. 30, 2015 12:15 pm

This duPont has more to do with coding than chemicals: meet Ben duPont

Son of the former governor and namesake of one of Delaware's most iconic families, Ben duPont has transitioned his stature into early-stage tech, STEM literacy and coding classes to carve his own path.
Come for the Django talk, stay for the computer museum tour

Nov. 30, 2015 11:44 am

Come for the Django talk, stay for the computer museum tour

The Baltimore Django Web Framework Meetup, which is new this fall, has an event at System Source — which has its own computer museum — on Dec. 1.
Why DataLensDC is watching your bike commute

Nov. 30, 2015 11:19 am

Why DataLensDC is watching your bike commute

A set of new visualizations reveals some interesting nuances to this growing transportation trend.
3D printing and the trough of disillusionment

Nov. 30, 2015 10:26 am

3D printing and the trough of disillusionment

Where does 3D printing sit on the Gartner Hype Cycle? “People would talk about all the innovation happening in 3D printing then pull a 3D-printed Yoda head out of their pocket.”
Meet startup founder Ross Kukulinski, who’s leaving Silicon Valley for Philly

Nov. 30, 2015 9:58 am

Meet startup founder Ross Kukulinski, who’s leaving Silicon Valley for Philly

Kukulinski, who's moving because of his wife's gig at Temple, said he considered staying in Silicon Valley to build his startup but that “family always comes first.” Plus, his company, Yodlr, is in the business of connecting distributed teams.
Erandoo is Integrity Staffing’s answer to online job marketplaces like TaskRabbit

Nov. 30, 2015 9:37 am

Erandoo is Integrity Staffing’s answer to online job marketplaces like TaskRabbit

CEO Todd Bavol says their differentiation is more thorough vetting. “Really understanding how to recruit and attract talent is something we have experience in,” he said.
25 marketing groups up for Public Relations Society Maryland awards

Nov. 30, 2015 9:01 am

25 marketing groups up for Public Relations Society Maryland awards

The winners will be announced tomorrow, Dec. 1, at PRSA-MD's annual gala.