Biotech Boom: Local Firm Unveils Life-Saving Products
Nearly a decade of hard work is starting to pay off for Intelliject LLC. The Shockoe Slip biotech firm recently received federal approval of its epinephrine injection system, called Auvi-Q. When the device becomes available in November, people who suffer from severe reactions to shellfish, nuts, and other allergens will be able to use Auvi-Q […]
For Those About to Walk
Whether by choice or necessity, a lot of Richmonders have left large organizations over the past year or two to start their own businesses. Maybe they are moving on to freelancing, consulting in the industry they know, or starting a new and different business from the ground up.
Push the Button, RVA: TechCrunch Digs Us
“Where am I, again?“ That was the feeling you got after walking into what appeared to be, at least on the outside, a standard office building in Henrico County’s West End. Once you stepped in, though, that’s when things turned West Coast-y: a slide in the lobby, and beer taps not too far from that […]
inLieu Wins Greater Richmond Chamber’s i.e.* Inaugural Startup Competition
Local company inLieu was the big winner in Greater Richmond Chamber’s i.e.* inaugural startup competition.
Farenheit Emerging Media Creates a New Name
Fahrenheit Emerging Media has created a buzz — again. A Richmond-based social media powerhouse, the outfit has rebranded itself and is now Create Digital.
Inside Snagajob’s focus on building a thriving workplace culture
Whenever I’m asked about Snagajob’s culture, I think the one thing people have the biggest misperception about is that it’s only a culture of “fun.” And, while it is extremely fun, and we will work incredibly hard to keep it that way, it is only fun as long as we work extremely hard. We’re big believers that hard work and having fun while doing it are not mutually exclusive.
RVA Has Swagger
Arriving at the TED Conference in Los Angeles on a redeye flight, I began to ready myself for four days of mental gymnastics. The conference, which sees the world’s brightest thinkers and go-getters, is always an inspiring look into the future. As a speaker at these events for eight years, I’ve always enjoyed telling others of my hometown. At this trip, however, I arrived with a certain swagger, proud to tell everyone that I was a resident of Richmond, Virginia.
You Are What You Post: The Rise of the Personal Brand Online
So, how do you like Facebook Timeline so far? We can safely ask this now that the rest of Facebook has been nudged into the service, even though many Richmonders had played with the massive profile change for months now.
Social Media Club Richmond Reboots for 2012
Social Media Club Richmond (SMCRVA) founder Doug Meacham grabs his iPad and heads for the front of the room. For the first time, he’ll address the group he originally sought to form more than three years ago. For this program, he’ll perform the role of the warm-up act, prepping the audience for a high level of discourse on the ubiquity and potential for mobile technology.
Spotify
Chris Crews is a music junkie. When not managing social media communities for Rocket Pop Media, Crews plays bass in the local band, Strummer. With a hankering for both music and emerging media, it didn’t take long for Crews to find Spotify, which he calls the “mix tape of our age.” Spotify, the largest and […]