Auxa Health recently secured $5.2 million in seed funding and was featured by Nasdaq. The healthcare tech company is focused on using AI to simplify access to benefits and make them more understandable. The founder highlighted the importance of making these benefits accessible to care teams, caregivers, and patients alike.
In other news, Hydrosat Inc., a Washington, DC-based company, is preparing to launch its first satellites into orbit with the help of SpaceX this year. Meanwhile, TikTok users are concerned that a potential ban could negatively impact their communities, particularly those with stigmatized interests. Additionally, Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in expanding its data centers in Virginia, while Deloitte acquired a public health research and consulting services company in Takoma Park.
Looking ahead, there are several upcoming events for individuals in the tech industry to connect and collaborate. On April 30th, Capitol Creators and Champions will host an entrepreneur meetup at the Capitol Hill Club. On May 1st, the DC Tech Meetup will return with a theme of “Innovator Spotlight.” Technical.ly’s open community Slack provides a platform for individuals to find news, events, jobs, and engage with like-minded individuals in the tech industry.
However, there is also ongoing debate about government-led industrial policy driving innovation successfully or if it may clash with market trends. In recent years