In his plan for winning the future, President Obama called upon the private sector to help the American economy grow by “out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building our competitors.” The CEOs, university presidents, entrepreneurs, foundations, non-profits, and federal officials involved in the Startup America Partnership are trying to make that plan a reality. On Monday, the Obama [...]
Category Archives: DC Tech
NYTimes: In Washington, Revival of the Technology Scene
Spinnakr’s own Michael Mayernick quoted in this New York Times article about the revival of the DC Tech scene, for his work with ProudlyMadeInDC. Apart from being pleased with the exposure, this article is also a great beginner’s guide to the DC tech community – recommended reading for newcomers. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/technology/31startups.html?_r=2
DC’s First Tech Meetup
Starting March 1st, and set for the first Tuesday of every month, the DC tech scene is hosting a monthly meet-up to develop our fledgling community: The DC Tech Meetup will convene technologists and entrepreneurs focused on developing software for consumer and enterprise use. Our inaugural 2011 season will test our community’s desire to convene [...]
The Download: Can a billion-dollar tech company be built in D.C. alone?
Great coverage in the Washington Post about Spinnakr’s temporary relocation to Mountain View, California as part of the newest 500 Startups class.