Archive: March 2017

These 13 companies are hiring right now and you can meet ’em at NET/WORK 2017

Mar. 31, 2017 12:42 pm

These 13 companies are hiring right now and you can meet ’em at NET/WORK 2017

From startups like VirtualAPT and DownToDash to corporations like Etsy and JPMorgan Chase, we bet you can find a new gig at our annual jobs fair.
Investors’ lawsuit against OrderUp dismissed by judge

Mar. 31, 2017 12:40 pm

Investors’ lawsuit against OrderUp dismissed by judge

A group of angel investors claimed cofounder Chris Jeffrey misled them. A federal judge in New York dismissed the suit Wednesday.
3 Philly startups came back from WeWork’s Creator Awards with cash

Mar. 31, 2017 12:28 pm

3 Philly startups came back from WeWork’s Creator Awards with cash

Quaker City Coffee Company, Booksmart Touring and Strados took home $144,000 in total.
How FemmeHacks inspired 200 women to keep pursuing tech careers

Mar. 31, 2017 12:21 pm

How FemmeHacks inspired 200 women to keep pursuing tech careers

It was the biggest year yet for the all-women hackathon for college students. Organizer Andrea Baric explains the event's thoughtful intentionality. (Maybe others could take note.)
Why this NYU Tandon prof is mapping out all the electricity used in the city

Mar. 31, 2017 12:15 pm

Why this NYU Tandon prof is mapping out all the electricity used in the city

Buildings produce 40 percent of carbon emissions in the country. Constantine Kontakosta is working to change that.
Here’s a résumé tip (and more) from last night’s jobs fair: NET/WORK 2017

Mar. 31, 2017 12:10 pm

Here’s a résumé tip (and more) from last night’s jobs fair: NET/WORK 2017

Around 100 job seekers joined us for a night of networking and career advice. It was productive, and fun.
Fulton-based cybersecurity startup Dragos partners with Deloitte

Mar. 31, 2017 11:44 am

Fulton-based cybersecurity startup Dragos partners with Deloitte

Dragos works to secure industrial systems and infrastructure. After linking up with the consulting giant, it is eyeing growth.
Eventbrite acquires DC ticketing site nvite

Mar. 31, 2017 11:29 am

Eventbrite acquires DC ticketing site nvite

Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Community pillar Frank DeSantis retires from Emerging Enterprise Center

Mar. 31, 2017 11:09 am

Community pillar Frank DeSantis retires from Emerging Enterprise Center

The incubator, an initiative of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, is now looking for a replacement.
This DC entrepreneur wants to be your go-to gift guru

Mar. 31, 2017 10:42 am

This DC entrepreneur wants to be your go-to gift guru

Meet Tali Cohen's Welcome and Wishes.