Party with the coolest companies at DC Fest on Tuesday
We've decided to push back DC Fest until Tuesday in light of the thunderstorms expected all day today so if you've been procrastinating getting your tickets for an evening of food trucks, live music and the coolest companies in D.C., you're in luck. If you're wondering how you'll know which people work at the coolest companies, just keep an eye out for the crowns. You can buy tickets for Tuesday and find out more about all the fun here.
1776 launches Challenge Cup
Tech startup incubator 1776 officially opened the Challenge Cup 2016 process for applications yesterday. The contest is going to be even bigger than it was in the last two years, with 50 cities on the agenda before the finals are held next June in D.C. 1776 also announced a newly expanded partnership with Ted Leonsis and Steve Case's VC firm Revolution to help expand its reach. Check out the global startup hot spots where they'll be holding the contest here.
Apple's newest product line (and the Apple Pencil)
Apple's big event was full of announcements. Details on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, the iPad Pro, the new Apple TV and even the Apple Pencil all had their big moment on stage with CEO Tim Cook. We put together everything you need to know about the next generation of Apple products, read all about them here.
How to spot a likely IPO
If you want to figure out when a startup is going public, there are some key signs to look for. Chris Bing talked to experts and put together a spotter's guide to startups nearing their IPO. Check out how to gauge whether that hot startup with all the funding is heading to Wall Street in his story here.
