Animated gif of a man and a woman on a basketball court. He puts his hand up for a high five and she gives a fist bump instead, then they awkwardly look at each other.
It doesn't have to be like this.

It’s March 18 — throw away the green beer (But not the Guinness. The Guinness can stay.) because today is … Awkward Moments Day!

Yeah, someone decided sometime in the early 2000s that we need a fake holiday celebrating those little moments we all wish we could forget.

There are few situations that feel less awkward than a job interview, but look at it this way, your awkward interview gaffe will be a funny story someday. Or maybe it will always be a painful memory. The point is, you’re going to land that job. <awkward high five>

The News

We analyzed our own RealLIST data of 74 MidAtlantic startups to find this year’s top trends for the region’s early-stage startups

Maryland’s Butler County Community College’s Industrial Equipment Technician program trains students on how to use equipment that goes hand-in-hand with the increased automation of manufacturing processes. To keep up with the demand, it’s currently seeking additional instructors.

Meet the founder of Pittsburgh’s AI-powered ecommerce platform Adrich.

Pittsburgh startup Journey Robotics aims to increase airport worker safety with its baggage-handling robots.

Spark Therapeutics’ setback shines a spotlight on Philadelphia’s life sciences sector.

District Angels, a volunteer-run angel investor syndicate in DC, aims to democratize the funding process.

Client Spotlight

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm that takes pride in hiring smart, talented professionals from various backgrounds, whether they’ve had previous finance experience or not.

“Susquehanna let me experiment early on, allowing me to follow my curiosity and pursue new initiatives,” said Nick Petaccio, a systems engineer. “As a result, I was able to discover the problems that most resonated for me, while providing value for the firm.”

Learn more about working at this Technical.ly client and explore career opportunities.

Nick Petaccio sitting at his desk at Susquehanna International Group's office.

The Jobs

Greater Philly

DC + Baltimore

Pittsburgh

Remote

The End

Thanks for reading to the end! As they say, down low, to work you go.