21-year-old Sebastian Colon, a cryptologic technician for the United States Navy, has created a web app to better connect smaller content creators to the community around them — and give them a fairer shot at reaching their target audience.
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Technically Baltimore: For Baltimore, Q1’s VC numbers mark a return to normalcy
The pandemic brought a lot of change and upheaval to the US workforce. But it came with one silver lining: Venture capital investment soared in its initial two years.
Technically Baltimore: Power Moves: CyberAg appoints ex-USDA info chief to chair advisory board
CyberAg, the cybersecurity arm of Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center (ESEC), has found its new strategic development leader in Joyce Hunter, a former US Department of Agriculture (USDA) acting CIO during the Obama administration.
Ebony: This Health Technology Firm Founded By a Black Woman Is Advancing Maternal Health
M.O.O. is a fully established health technology firm. Simmons got it up and running without investors, crowdfunding, or seed money. Beyond the flexibility that entrepreneurship provides, Simmons is most grateful for the opportunity to help other women and advocate for maternal health on their behalf.
Maryland Inno: UMMS partners with local company to create $25M solar energy farm in Baltimore
Local solar power startup WeSolar has partnered with the University of Maryland Medical System to build a $25 million solar farm in Baltimore that will serve as a power source for both the health system and local residents.
Technically Baltimore: Johns Hopkins students are hosting a Web3 conference at FastForward U
This weekend, a Johns Hopkins University student-run organization will host a free Web3-focused event that includes a panel of VC investors accepting attendees’ project proposals.
Technically Baltimore: Verizon, Baltimore Design School launch new innovation lab for students
Baltimore Design School in Greenmount West partnered with telecom giant Verizon to launch a new center for the school’s students to experience AI, robotics and other tech.
Technically Baltimore: How I Got Here: Hector Peralta continues serving the country through cybersecurity
Hector Peralta got his start in tech via the military. The US Army helped him leave his hometown of Brooklyn, New York and find opportunity in a world with very slim margins of error.
Technically Baltimore: Maryland Tech Council receives $2.5M to fill life sciences workforce gaps
The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) plans to use its recently announced $2.5 million of state funds to grow the BioHub Maryland initiative, as well as place more workers where the local life sciences industry needs them.
Maryland Inno: Startup aiming to help companies hire diverse creative workers wins MICA UP/Start contest
Iman Carr and Shakeel Alexander struggled to find creative jobs while living in Buffalo, New York, as they often lacked the industry connections of their white counterparts.