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This week, learn about a Northern Virginia startup, led by the Air Force’s former chief software officer, that scored a $10 million partnership to bring more generative AI into the Pentagon. In addition, thanks to the American Press Institute’s support, Technical.ly will be partnering with content creators and influencers to bridge the gap between journalists and contemporary audiences. Let us know if you fit the bill to collaborate!
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📰 News Incubator: What else to know
• Will there be more or fewer software developers working in the US a year from now? With AI, it’s up for debate. [Technical.ly]
• McLean defense technology company Raft acquired the defense infrastructure firm N3bula Systems in Colorado. [Raft]
• 7.2% of DC residents do not have a bank account. [Afro]
• Last week’s HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit brought Black founders, technologists and ecosystem leaders from across the country together. Check out our #dc Slack channel to get takeaways from speeches and panels. [Technical.ly]
• Real estate firm JLL once again labelled Virginia as the largest data center market in the world. A majority of the infrastructure is in Northern Virginia. [WTOP/Technical.ly]
• House staffers are banned from using WhatsApp on their government devices. [Axios]
• Station DC is partnering with the group VC in DC to create a cross-membership program, host events and create programming that connects founders to funding. [LinkedIn/Technical.ly]
• ServiceNow, a publicly traded cloud computing provider in Silicon Valley, is looking for office space after opening a temporary hub in DC on K Street. [Washington Biz Journal]
• The DC region ranks No. 3 in STEM jobs, according to a new report. [CoWorking Cafe]
🗓️ On the Calendar
• Startup Grind DC is putting on a fireside chat all about scaling businesses during turbulent political and economic times on June 25. [Details here]
• LaunchT hosts its next autonomous vehicle-focused meetup on June 25. [Details here]
• Network with founders, technologists and investors on June 25 at the next DC Tech Party. [Details here]
• Learn about how AI is changing businesses and strategy on June 26 at MLK Library. [Details here]
• Meet fellow women technologists on June 29 at the next Her Tech Talk meetup. [Details here]
• The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Juneteenth awards on June 30. [Details here]
• Founder Institute and Seed2Table are hosting an event for entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to explore the market dynamics in SaaS and AI industries on July 1. [Details here]
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