I know, I know, I can’t believe we made it this far into summer without talking about “Barbie,” and yet here we are.
Poised to be the biggest blockbuster of the year (it’s quickly besting “The Super Mario Brothers Movie”), “Barbie” is the highest-grossing release for a woman director. Also, in its fourth-week post-release, it’s still top of the box office by a wide margin. Talk about staying power.
The Mattel-based property has become a signifier of people willing to return to theaters post-COVID. Just when we thought movie theaters were dying out, they came roaring back.
If anything, the success of “Barbie” might be a lesson in expecting the unexpected. That goes for new opportunities, too.
The News
Can’t find anything to stream? That’s where Gatsby TV comes in. The Arlington, VA-based startup wants to solve your streaming dilemma with recommended content based on your social network.
Can ChatGPT find your free Wi-Fi in the city? Here’s how it went with our Pittsburgh-based reporter.
RealLIST Connectors 2023 honoree Cora Castle is tackling climate change, one EV charger at a time.
VR is purported to be the next big thing when it comes to workplace technology, but can its negative side effects impact employees?
The Jobs
Remote
- Ready to clear up communication between dentists and patients? Kleer is hiring a Sales Development Representative II (Emerging Markets).
- Come work with us! Technical.ly is seeking a Social Media Engagement Manager.
- Ya gotta Wawa. The popular convenience store retailer is seeking a POS Systems Analyst.
Philly + Delaware
- Financial services firm Vanguard is searching for an Application Engineer Tech Lead.
- Business connection platform Crossbeam is hiring a Marketing Events Manager.
- Store up some experience with CubeSmart. The team is looking for a Xamarin Developer and Program Manager, Store Systems.
- Fintech for social good company Perpay is hiring a variety of roles, including:
DC + Baltimore
- Digital services and software firm Fearless is looking for a:
- Baltimore’s Promise is seeking a Director of Data Infrastructure and Integration (DDI).
- Nonprofit education technology organization CommonLit is hiring a Vice President, Research and Evaluation.
- John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is searching for a Systems Engineer.
Pittsburgh
- 4 Staffing Corp is hiring a Data Analytics & Engineering Consultant Manager.
- The National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon University is searching for a Senior Robotics Engineer, Computer Vision.
- IT services firm Visvero is on the lookout for a Business Analyst.
- IAM Robotics is seeking a Senior QA Engineer.
The End
Break some records, or at least expectations this week. See ya soon!
