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What's Working in Washington
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“We have always worked hard to kind of maintain this Switzerland role. If we’re not trying to get somebody to enroll in a coding school, or trying to get them to take a job somewhere, we’re pure. We can actually offer them information, content, network, all these things that benefit them and their careers, without being conflicted, without needing to sell them anything,” said Erickson. Instead, Modev is funded by sponsors. Thus, it’s seen as a trusted resource, and is better able to build real communities.
December 06, 2017 -
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Despite being one of the wealthiest areas in the United States, the D.C. region is still a tough place for startups to raise growth capital. Crowdsourcing might be able to fix that.
December 04, 2017 -
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The thing that makes this region special, said Tangherlini, is its diversity. “I think the fact that we are a place that welcomes strangers, both nationally and internationally, gives us the opportunity to pick from the world’s best ideas, to experience the world’s culture,” he said.
December 01, 2017 -
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“‘Managing up’ is a huge skill that everybody needs, regardless of where you are in your career… it’s not brown-nosing, it’s not sucking up,” says author Mary Abbajay.
November 29, 2017 -
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Cove opened its sixth coworking space in Dupont Circle this month. The new 5,000 square foot office is just the latest in the D.C.-based company’s innovative work spaces.
November 27, 2017 -
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Topics: how investment trends shape cybersecurity, the transition from public to private sector, how cyber talent flourishes in the D.C. area, changes in the industry under the new administration, and the dangers of poorly-secured internet of things devices.
November 20, 2017 -
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Rob Terry, senior writer with the Washington Business Journal, identifies some surprising trends in local business news.
November 17, 2017 -
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More proof that entrepreneurs come to Washington to start something, and to have a real impact.
November 15, 2017 -
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In the private sector, it’s universally accepted that professional development is one of the responsibilities of an employer. The public sector, however, is only just catching on. Professional leadership coach and founder of EKAnomics, Ebong Eka works with the public sector because “it’s one of the largest employers -- not only in this area, but I’d venture to say in most of the country.”
November 13, 2017 -
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The key is to have a plan in place, and ask ourselves some simple but important questions. “What is my day going to look like? What sorts of charitable organizations am I going to get involved in? Do I want to, perhaps, contract and work a little bit?,” said McCabe Triana. Those who have specific plans tend to manage their money better through retirement. “The people who don’t have that clear, very specific plan are the ones that I find have the most issues,” she said. “Their problem is not not making enough money, their problem is not knowing how to manage large sums of money.”
November 10, 2017 -
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The Greater Washington region, said Warren Getler, is more focused on efficient innovation and smaller, more realistic improvements, rather than pie-in-the-sky idealism.
November 08, 2017 -
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While telecom as an industry peaked in the late 90s, new software is ensuring that voice communication is still necessary, according to an industry expert. “There’s a new look to voice. Voice will be big, and it’ll be bigger,” said Jim Kenefick, CEO of Better World Telecom. “Applications, and all these software programs have voice embedded in them,” said Kenefick. Apps such as FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Skype and Discord have effectively replaced traditional phone conversation.
November 06, 2017 -
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Finding qualified employees is still a challenge for employers in the region. “The critical issue right now is the big gap we have between a high school diploma and a university diploma,” said Oliver Schlake, clinical professor at the Smith School of Business in Maryland.
October 25, 2017 -
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Trust is a key point for Axios, DC's newest media entity. Building that trust over a digital medium is tricky. "I think the advantage of this day and age is that you get an opportunity to. It's easier than ever to launch a media company, because technology has enabled it," said co-founder Roy Schwartz. "They'll give you a chance. And then you have to prove that you're truly worthy of their time and attention."
October 23, 2017
