Last week, the fashion community lost an icon.
Iris Apfel, an interior designer and eye-catching dresser, passed at 102. Even if you don’t consider yourself a clotheshorse, chances are you’ve seen the impact of Apfel’s excessive style in interior design or on the runway. Her maximalist wardrobe even became a sensation, spawning brand collaborations and a touring museum show.
Apfel once said, “When you don’t dress like everybody else, you don’t have to think like everybody else.”
You may not religiously follow trends, but how can an unexpected outfit or unusual accessory change how you see yourself? Or the way others see you?
Who knows? Maybe a new look could pave the way for a new opportunity.
The News
Whether your company needs funding, legal guidance, networking connections, marketing and promotion, technical support or just perspectives from others who have faced similar challenges, check out these 8 orgs with resources to help startups to expand their capabilities and reach the next level of success.
How can AI shape entrepreneurship? Co-chair of DC Startup Week Seema Alexander, weighs in on six trends she’s seeing.
Newark-based incubator, the Center for Advancing Financial Equity announced the six mid-Atlantic fintech companies of its inaugural cohort.
Shopping platform Xclusit is using its technology to spotlight Black-owned businesses.
Attention Pittsburgh Black-owned businesses! Ascender announced plans to award micro-grants to five Allegheny County-founded companies.
The Jobs
Philly + Delaware
- Changes are in store for you at CubeSmart. The team is hiring a Data Engineer.
- Financial services company Vanguard is looking for a:
- Fintech company for good Perpay is searching for a:
- Global quantitative trading firm Susquehanna International Group, LLP is on the lookout for a variety of roles, including:
DC + Baltimore
- LifeBridge Health is hiring a Senior HRIS Manager.
- Impact-focused digital services integrator Fearless wants a Site Reliability Engineer II and Product Designer III.
- GTT, LLC is on the lookout for a Scrum Master.
- Independent nonprofit Consumer Reports is searching for a Software Engineer.
Pittsburgh
- Medical equipment manufacturing company Peca Labs is looking for a Stent and Delivery System Engineer.
- Pharma robotics startup Omnicell needs a Staff Vision Software Engineer.
- Defense acquisition software company Govini is hiring a Data Engineer.
- Now you’re speaking my language! Duolingo is seeking a variety of new hires, including:
Remote
- Leading electrification nonprofit Rewiring America is hiring a Head of Communications.
- Clean energy data company Kevala is seeking a Senior Data Engineer.
- Mission-driven education nonprofit Equal Opportunity Schools is looking for a Reporting Analyst.
- Tech-driven community healthcare startup Cityblock Health is searching for an Analytics Engineer.
The End
Dress for success (or inspiration)! See ya later.
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