Michelai Graham was the Market Editor of Technical.ly DC from August 2018 through February 2021. She has a master's degree in investigative reporting from American University, where she began reporting on cyber and tech news. Originally from Sacramento, Graham covered arts and culture in Lansing, Michigan, while studying at Michigan State University.
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growthFeb. 17, 2021 1:14 pm
Washington Justice extended its partnership with PenFed Credit Union ahead of the 2021 season
The credit union is even launching a first of its kind team-branded credit card for its members who are esports fans.
software developmentFeb. 16, 2021 6:04 pm
The top 10 programming languages tech employers are seeking right now
Python, SQL and Java remain the most sought-after languages, according to a new report from coding bootcamp Coding Dojo.
growthFeb. 16, 2021 2:27 pm
The Inclusive Innovation Labs at Howard University was canceled. It’s not clear why
Inclusive Innovation Incubator CEO Aaron Saunders shared the news about the program for minority entrepreneurs after he received a termination email from HU that provided little explanation.
accessFeb. 15, 2021 1:45 pm
Report: We need more early-career minority tech policy leaders
The new report published by D.C.-based Public Knowledge shares research and ideas on how to diversify the pool of people working in tech policy.
growthFeb. 12, 2021 9:40 am
Shorties Roundup: Halcyon tapped Dahna Goldstein as its first director of impact investing
In this new role, Goldstein will oversee all of Halcyon's impact investing strategy and initiatives after formally leading the social impact incubator's investment group Halcyon Angels. Plus, here's what else you might have missed this week in #dctech news.
growthFeb. 11, 2021 3:32 pm
Why 1863 Ventures picked GOODProjects cofounder Daniel Wright as its first COO
After vetting Wright for a few months, 1863 Ventures Managing Partner Melissa Bradley said it became clear he was the perfect fit for the role.
growthFeb. 11, 2021 12:10 pm
After a hiatus, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association’s SURGE conference returns Feb. 24 to 26
SURGE is an expansion of the D.C.-based association's TechBUZZ event and focuses on providing up to 50 early-stage tech startups with counsel as they scale.
software developmentFeb. 10, 2021 5:41 pm
How I Got Here: Sorcero implementation engineer Jocelyn Jeriah on coding schools and changing career paths
The technologist worked in a variety of industries before she eventually ventured into engineering: "I've always wanted something challenging and engaging."
growthFeb. 10, 2021 12:24 pm
Arlington-based data privacy company WireWheel closed a $20M Series B
Led by ForgePoint Capital, this new financing will go toward expanding the data protection company's SaaS platform and adding to its product engineering, sales and marketing teams.
growthFeb. 9, 2021 1:04 pm
Here’s why MicroStrategy’s stock jumped 29% after Telsa purchased some bitcoins
Tysons, Virginia-based MicroStrategy's stock jump came after the electric vehicle and clean energy company purchased $1.5 billion in bitcoin of its own, which made the price of the cryptocurrency rise tremendously.