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🚀✨ Baltimore is a rising tech hub full of limitless possibilities! Dive into the future with us as we explore the groundbreaking innovations and incredible opportunities shaping our vibrant community. Check out these inspiring statements from Greater Baltimore Committee’s own, Mark Anthony Thomas, about our present and future. The next decade is ours to define, and we’re just getting started. 🌟🌆 #BaltimoreTech

🌟 Tomorrow’s #Equitech Tuesday: Evening with ESOs! will be hosted at bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park from 6-8pm! 🎉 Join us for the first-ever #EquitechTuesday networking event in Baltimore County and connect with the best Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO) in our startup ecosystem 💡 And that's not all - it's right after UpSurge's Regional Quarterly ESO Convening where we're strategizing the next crucial steps to getting our founders #OnTheWayUp ↗️ Register using the link in the comments below! We can't wait to see you there! #ThisIsEquitech

Several years ago, I had the privilege to work with Nick Culbertson and his team to find a new home for Protenus to grow at Brown's Wharf in historic Fells Point. When they decided to move on from the space this year, we decided to use it as an opportunity to host an #EquitechTuesday this past week in partnership with UpSurge Baltimore and Continental Realty Corporation. It was great to get together with so many local tech leaders after the Labor Day holiday and share a bit more both about Brown's Wharf history and its future with everyone. Links to more info about Brown's Wharf and more photos of the event in the comments:

This week, the #Equitech community came together for #EquitechTuesday "New Spaces, New Faces" at the beautiful Brown’s Wharf space in Fells Point. The event, hosted in collaboration with Continental Realty Corporation and JLL, with delicious fare from Barcocina highlighted a perfect blend of historical charm and modern innovation. Peter Jackson, VP of JLL, shared a few words about the exciting future of Brown’s Wharf, which now houses innovative Baltimore-based companies. It was an evening filled with inspiring discussions and the future of Baltimore’s tech scene. 🌟🚀 Click the link in the comments to view the gallery of beautiful photos from this event!

🎉 Exciting news for the #Equitech community! Tonight, join us for a special #EquitechTuesday at the iconic Brown’s Wharf in Fells Point, in collaboration with Continental Realty Corporation and JLL, and enjoy delicious bites from Barcocina ✨ Originally built to trade coffee, Brown’s Wharf now houses innovative Baltimore-based companies like Protenus, Contrast Security, and Jhpiego. Don’t miss out on this night to mix and mingle with new faces in new spaces! 🚀

Ecosystem Opportunity: Social Innovation Lab Impact Bootcamp - Fall 2024 🌟 Social entrepreneurs are invited to join the Social Innovation Lab Impact Bootcamp on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT. This bootcamp offers a valuable opportunity to deepen their engagement with the ecosystem and connect with fellow innovators. Don’t miss out—registration is open now! 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/eRKujW2U

Another #equitech in the books. The ‘hold my bier’ sign in the back is a bit poetic as we all continue to build our dreams in the face of adversity, build ‘critical mass’, and show up for each other. We build in Baltimore. I tried my best to engage in some conversation with a handful of folks in between kicking a soccer ball with my kiddo (there’s a limited amount of time before we hit an exit left stage). She’s seemingly taken the over abundance of energy I used to have as her own when she was born…and as futile as it seems sometimes to bring my child with me to some of these work events, something cool happened. Kory Bailey✨ queued someone up to speak and she happened to be a woman looking to expand biotech in this region. Everyone was listening quietly and intently. My daughter noticed. She asked me to pick her up. I did. She paused and listened. I looked around. It was a cool moment where my young girl got to witness a big group of people intently listening to another woman. You may not care about that moment or even notice it but, I do. She does. Moments like that matter. It was just really cool to see and see how she responds. I don’t want to be the only woman or minority example in her life that she sees being listened to, respected, or running things. She deserves to be surrounded by a diverse group leaders of all kinds and minds. She deserves to be in the rooms where decisions are made and listened to when she speaks. . . . TechSlice, LLC UpSurge Baltimore

Mark your calendars for these upcoming #EquitechTuesday events! ↗️ Click the link in below for all the details! 1️⃣ Equitech Tuesday: New Spaces, New Faces - Sept 3, 6-8 PM at Brown's Wharf Properties 🏢 In collaboration with JLL, Continental Realty Corporation, and Protenus 🧬 Mix and mingle in the beautiful facilities being unveiled downtown! 2️⃣ Equitech Tuesday: Evening with ESOs! - Sept 10, 6-8 PM at bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park 🚀 Join us after our #EntrepreneurSupportOrganization convening to connect, collab, and uplift our ecosystem’s founders! 3️⃣ Equitech Tuesday: Accelerate pt. 2! - Sept 17, 6-8 PM at Guilford Hall Brewery 💡 Come meet the Fall 2024 Techstars Cohort and learn about some awesome startups! 4️⃣ Equitech Tuesday: #SuperConnect with EcoMap Technologies, Inc. - Sept 24, 6-8 PM, Location TBA 🔗 Don’t miss this networking event in collaboration with EcoMap, where UpSurge Baltimore will be announcing some exciting, upcoming things for the ecosystem! 🤫 5️⃣ Equitech Tuesday: Whole Humans - July 9th at Bliss Meadows Community Garden 🌳 In partnership with Backyard Basecamp, Inc. we'll explore the intersection of tech, community, nature, and wellness ☀️

“Do I know you from somewhere?” “I’m not sure… but I know you!” Was the start of my interaction with Dawn Myers, founder of Richualist who I met at yesterday’s premiere of Industry Social Club at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. It was just the other day I watched her appearance on Shark Tank— my now household cleaning companion as I prepare for more pitching— which instantly became one of my favorite pitches to date! After coming back down to earth I digested some valuable takeaways from the panel discussion centered on the current state of tech and innovation in Baltimore: There may not be work-life balance as founders and builders, but there can be harmony - Kory Bailey✨ CEO UpSurge Baltimore Become comfortable doing what makes you uncomfortable - Taylor C. Director of Programs Dent Education Just start, you never know where you’ll end up - Anthony Watters founder More Watter co. and Director of Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University Brianne Mobley and Alanah Nichole Davis brought so much liveliness to the event and discussion as facilitators. Looking forward to the next one! #tech #innovation #baltimore #founders

I am so ecstatic to share that I will host the first MD Student Startup Networking Dinner on Friday, October 18th! This event is open to ALL Maryland college students and recent graduates (from 2 or 4-year programs) eager to connect, learn, and grow their entrepreneurial ventures. 🚀 What to expect: 1) Networking opportunities with like-minded student founders, potential co-founders, advisors, and future team members. 2) Lightning Pitch Competition where winners will receive $100 microgrants to support their startup ideas! 3) A chance to be inspired, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights from experienced mentors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This curated event is inspired by my late great friend Pava LaPere, whose legacy continues to inspire us all to support rising local entrepreneur stars. 🙏 Mentors and students, please register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ekrmQQrp A huge thank you to everyone who helped with planning UpSurge Baltimore, University System of Maryland, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV), Venture for T.H.E.M., and Innovators of Progress. Your support has been invaluable! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!