Archive: January 2020

Maryland Quantum Alliance forms to collaborate across sectors

Jan. 31, 2020 1:58 pm

Maryland Quantum Alliance forms to collaborate across sectors

The University of Maryland College Park is heading up the effort to turn research into new technology. Universities, companies and government institutions are signed on.
RevZilla’s parent company, Comoto Holdings, just acquired another cycling retailer

Jan. 31, 2020 1:35 pm

RevZilla’s parent company, Comoto Holdings, just acquired another cycling retailer

The founder of the Texas-based J&P Cycles is joining the executive team at the Philly holding entity, which also manages West Coast-based Cycle Gear.
A growing ChurnZero is leaving 1776, relocating to WeWork at Midtown Center

Jan. 31, 2020 1:07 pm

A growing ChurnZero is leaving 1776, relocating to WeWork at Midtown Center

The software company's last day at 1776 Lafayette Square is today. A majority of its 50+ employees will work out of its new private suite.
In-demand tech skills and growing industries: February is Hiring Trends Month

Jan. 31, 2020 12:42 pm

In-demand tech skills and growing industries: February is Hiring Trends Month

Ahead of NET/WORK season, we're devoting extra reporting to best practices for talent acquisition and hot jobs. Don't wait to send story ideas.
The City is granting $150K to founders in Philly Startup Leaders’ accelerator

Jan. 31, 2020 12:27 pm

The City is granting $150K to founders in Philly Startup Leaders’ accelerator

Plus, a list of the 20 entrepreneurs who made it into PSL's inaugural idea-stage Founded in Philly cohort.
It’s official: Helbiz has launched its first US ebike fleet in the District

Jan. 31, 2020 9:58 am

It’s official: Helbiz has launched its first US ebike fleet in the District

With plans to put 2,000 ebikes on D.C. roads in the first half of this year, the transportation company began deploying an initial fleet on Jan. 30.
‘Waze of parking’ comes to Baltimore

Jan. 31, 2020 7:53 am

‘Waze of parking’ comes to Baltimore

SpotAngels uses crowdsourced data to help find open spots, and alerts drivers to restrictions. It's partnering with Parking Authority of Baltimore City as it expands to Baltimore.
Impact investors are launching a $25M program to provide capital in Baltimore’s underinvested neighborhoods

Jan. 30, 2020 6:18 pm

Impact investors are launching a $25M program to provide capital in Baltimore’s underinvested neighborhoods

Arctaris Baltimore includes local partnership from the Abell Foundation and the Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund and will provide loans to businesses to finance growth.
Instagram-friendly Wonderspaces in the Fashion District uses tech to up interactivity

Jan. 30, 2020 1:43 pm

Instagram-friendly Wonderspaces in the Fashion District uses tech to up interactivity

The immersive art venue uses virtual reality, motion sensors, light and sound to engage visitors.
What NBC’s new show ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ gets right — and wrong — about being a female dev

Jan. 30, 2020 1:27 pm

What NBC’s new show ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ gets right — and wrong — about being a female dev

It's not perfect, but the song-and-dance-centric dramedy is bringing women in tech to the forefront, writes Engineering Manager Leemay Nassery.