Why Startups Should Tap Into the Government Market for Funding
For startups that are typically reluctant to work with the government, there are plenty of reasons to seek federal grants and contracts. Note: this article was originally published at BuiltIn In many respects, startups embody the American way. If you’re not building something bold with funding in short supply and a little uncertainty over its […]
How To Engage Nontraditional Tech
It’s hard to get emerging tech to engage with government solicitations. Solicitations posted on traditional channels often receive the same responses time and time again. When your agency is looking for something different, those responses are likely underwhelming and disheartening. How can you forge ahead? Once you’ve scoped your organization’s problem sets and tech needs, […]
How To Guide Government Innovation from Within
Government innovation efforts may look different in 2021. 2020 brought a shift to widespread remote work, cybersecurity challenges, a remarkably swift reallocation of budget to address urgent needs, and a new normal for many federal workers. All of these factors and more make innovation and modernization a necessity — and a tall order. The good […]
Dcode Alumni SBIR Round-Up
What is SBIR? In the government’s quest for better tech, a lot of programs have popped up, each with its own mission and path for non-traditional tech companies to find a way into the federal market. The SBIR program is designed to encourage small businesses to go after federal contracts — its highly competitive nature […]
Emerging Tech Supporting the Government Response to the SolarWinds Hack
Would 2020 really be complete without a last-minute crisis? SolarWinds Orion, which federal agencies use widely, got hacked. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive for all federal civilian agencies to review networks and disconnect. The Pentagon issued a similar order to shut down the Secret Internet Protocol Router […]
Connecting Tech & Gov from Home
Who could have seen this year coming? 2020 was a year unlike any other. Marked by a global pandemic and a hasty shift to remote work, every industry ran into some unprecedented obstacles. Dcode’s unique position at the intersection of tech, government, and industry partners meant we were able to help when federal agencies and […]
Wickr Is the Way to Communicate Securely
Infamous data breaches like Equifax in 2017 and company abuses of data like Snapchat in 2019 highlighted the significant risks posted by inadequate security protocols. These incidents have illustrated the value of tools like Wickr, a secure, end-to-end encrypted collaboration platform delivering to the enterprise and federal sectors with world-class security and compliance capabilities. Unlike […]
The Changing Face of Innovation: Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger at TEDxDAU
Government innovation doesn’t look the same as it did 5 years ago. Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger thinks that’s a good thing. At a TEDxDAU talk, Meagan discussed the changing face of innovation, and what happens if the government doesn’t keep up. Drawing from her experience connecting federal agencies with the best, fully-vetted emerging technology, Meagan […]
Building the Government a Passwordless Foundation
by George Avetisov, HYPR CEO Passwordless technology is picking up steam in the private sector. Microsoft reports that as of 2020 — on their Windows platform alone — more than 150 million people per month are using passwordless methods. In the last 12 months alone, more than $100 million in venture capital funding has been […]
Why the Hyperscience $80M Series D Matters for Government
Dcode Capital participated in the recent $80-million Series D round of automation company Hyperscience as a strategic investor. Tiger Global Management led the round along with participation from BOND and existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, FirstMark and Stripes. The investment showcases Dcode’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Hyperscience as it helps the company scale […]
