Startup DC

02/15/2013

Donna Harris provides a realistic perspective on the state of startup ecosystems outside of San Francisco and New York. The point isn't that everything is rosy and wonderful, but rather that there are reasons for a lot of optimism because emerging leaders are taking the challenges and opportunities seriously--and devoting their time and wealth to making things happen--that real ecosystems are starting to grow.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-harris/start-up-cities_b_2690656.html

Can You Start a Business Anywhere in the U.S.? - The Huffington Post

02/13/2013

Applications are open for the Charlotte Venture Challenge with a deadline of March 1. Prizes in various categories for winning startups including a $25,000 grand prize. DC area startups are eligible and encouraged to apply.

http://charlotteventurechallenge.com/2013-competition/apply/

Charlotte Venture Challenge Application Process Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2013 Charlotte Venture Challenge. Applications...

02/07/2013

For those member of the Startup DC community interested in following 1776 as it develops, make sure to Like the 1776 page!

Connecting innovators around the globe on one digital platform.

02/01/2013

Quick teaser from the Washington City Paper on 1776. Looking forward to sharing a lot more next week!

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2013/01/30/tech-hub-1776-aims-to-revolutionize-d-c-s-startup-scene/

Housing Complex is Washington City Paper's blog about D.C. real estate.

01/30/2013

1776 Launches in Washington, DC to Convene, Connect and Accelerate Startups in the Nation’s CapitalKickoff Takes Place during Startup America’s Second Anniversary

01/30/2013

Great blog post by Donna Harris from Startup America!

As we've seen the dramatic surge of the New York City startup scene over the past few years, so we will also see other unexpected places all over the United States breaking through in the coming years.

01/14/2013

Microsoft is hosting a dev camp for Windows 8 to help startups and geeks kickstart their Windows 8 development. This is a completely free event and will start with demos and presentations and end with hands on lab sessions.

Windows 8 Dev Camp - Full Day of Hands-On Programming, B.Y.O. Laptop! Windows 8 is the single biggest opportunity for developers EVER! Come to a “Windows 8 Dev Camp” event to kick-start your Windows 8 development. Windows 8 Dev Camp will allow yo ...

12/11/2012

Ashish Jaiman from Microsoft, Jeff Reid from Georgeotown, Adam Zuckerman from Foster.ly, Amy Millman from Springboard, Michael Petricone from CEA, Mark Adams from Verizon, and many more shared three minute lightening pitches on what they're doing to help startups at the Reboot America Summit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZDcabrrY44&feature=plcp

12/04/2012

Senator Mark Warner discussed innovative ideas for boosting startups with Evan Burfield at the Reboot America Summit. Great discussion on the budget, immigration, and the implementation of crowdfunding.

http://youtu.be/mya9VTSZi2k

12/03/2012

Tom Kalil from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy shared the Administration's plans for attacking Grand Challenges through innovation and technology at the Reboot America Summit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvoISf-Vsng

11/30/2012

Tom Davis shared his thoughts on how the big governmental challenges need creative, entrepreneurial solutions at the Reboot America Summit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDY6_xT1qW0

11/29/2012

Watch Aneesh Chopra moderate a great keynote panel on the consumerization of the public sector at the Reboot America Summit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF7VwWA-x3k