Ellis shares insights on building the tech product amid a full-time job and parenting. It's a look at startup as side hustle.

Plus, GreenGen CEO Brad Dockser's 2021 predictions, a new CEO for Advantia Health, and a roundup of other executive appointments at D.C.-area tech companies.

Across a number of measures, the region posted more venture dollars than in recent years, according to the MoneyTree Report from PwC/CB Insights.

There's a trend toward "convergence" of government and commercial tech innovation, says Nate Ashton, managing director of public policy at Dcode. The new presidential administration is likely to further bridge the divide.

Plus, fundraising news for Fluence Energy, ClassEDU, Nisos, Caveonix and more local tech companies. Some are hiring, too.

FiscalNote acquired the D.C-based maker of Factba.se, which became a source for media outlets seeking transcripts of what Trump said. Plus, see which Northern Virginia companies got acquired to start the new year.

Hartsock talks about how the eight-year-old civic tech company she cofounded is entering a new phase, and building a new tech product.

The tech giant is making space for sales employees and customers at the Commonwealth Tower in Arlington. It announced a lease for the space Tuesday.

It's a new year, and there's hope this one will be better than the last. But we're still in the midst of interlocking crises. Here's a quick primer on COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans, economic relief and the SolarWinds cyberattack.

Longtime technologist Mike Gionfriddo, now chief technology officer of the D.C.-based insurtech company that raised $127 million last year, offers four predictions.