Gaithersburg employee wellness startup Givhero raises $600K to beef up, hiring marketing

Gaithersburg-based social wellness startup Givhero is using the $600,000 it raised over past three months to beef up its marketing to potential clients, both directly and through third-party brokers.
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These 8 organizational leaders weigh in on the state of local tech

“As Maryland’s economic engine for technology startups, TEDCO provides funding opportunities and a variety of business resources to entrepreneurs and startup businesses in the technology sector. These funding opportunities and resources include the Social Impact, Seed and Venture Funds, as well as
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TEDCO stays true to its mission of helping startups succeed, says former executive director

Renee Winsky helped to shape TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, in its formative years. As the organization continues their 25th anniversary celebration, Winsky recalls her time at the helm with pride. “The marvel of TEDCO is it works both with innovators and entrepreneurs. It
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TEDCO recognized as a winner of the AMA Baltimore 2023 MX Awards

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today that it received one of the American Marketing Association (AMA Baltimore) Baltimore Chapter’s MX Awards, recognized for the Best Print Advertisement Campaign of the Year.
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Driving Economic Progress: Maryland's Business Community Celebrates Phenomenal Growth

TEDCO, based in Columbia, and Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, continues to invest in Maryland technology startups like Marinalife, Novel Microdevices, Rise Therapeutics, aBreak Music, CyDeploy, and The Equity Brain Trust; meanwhile, the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund announced
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A Steady Clymb Helps Students Reach New Heights of Well-Being

Ashley Williams, founder and CEO of Clymb, knows students and their struggles. In her prior role as director of climate and culture at Southwest Baltimore Charter School, Williams developed emotional intelligence and mindfulness curriculum. While she valued the work, Williams found it an impossible
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Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program brings new support to creative hubs across the state

The Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program was created to promote makerspace growth throughout the state. Makerspaces can now apply for monetary awards of up to $100,000 to establish new spaces, expand existing ones, or develop innovative programming. In addition to funding, the program provides
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TEDCO Announces Investment into CarrTech Corp.

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent Seed Funds investment of $250,000 into CarrTech Corp., a medical device company. TEDCO’s Seed Funds invest in early-stage, technology and life sciences companies and provides access to gap financing.
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Baltimore biotech company, Astek Diagnostics works to protect women's health (A TEDCO portfolio company)

The medtech startup, which is located in the UM BioPark , is developing an innovative technology to detect bacterial infections in urine, also known as urinary tract infections (UTI). These infections are commonly found in pregnant and postmenopausal women, often due to changes in the immune system.
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People on the Move: Troy LeMaile-Stovall

Troy LeMaile-Stovall has been recognized for his leadership in recent years including The Daily Record’s 2022 Most Admired CEO, 2023 Dealmakers Hall of Fame inductee, and more. He’s a graduate of the Leadership Greater Washington Signature Program where he learned about the regions’ issues. His
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Bethesda's Routespring receives TEDCO funding to bring more AI to the travel industry

Routespring, a Bethesda AI-powered business travel management company, is looking to go up against the major travel agencies, now boosted by a $500,000 investment from the Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO).
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How Maryland’s tech salaries, job growth stack up to the rest of the country

Maryland technology workers earn some of the highest salaries in the nation, but the state’s job growth is still lagging behind many of its peers.
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TEDCO Invests in Routespring

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent Seed Funds investment of $500,000 into Routespring, a Maryland-based startup focused on supporting travel for businesses who cannot afford a credit card. TEDCO’s Seed Funds invest in early-stage, technology and life
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RAISING BALTIMORE'S CAPITAL

Much of UpSurge Baltimore CEO Jamie McDonald's job is to keep track of the startups and venture capital firms that make up Baltimore's tech ecosystem. Yet even she can't keep track of everything happening in the industry right now.
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It’s Only 10 Minutes: May 12

A top exec is leaving Goodwill of Southeast Wisconsin. Plus, a recap of the Urban League’s Economic Development & Diversity Summit and a profile of an Appleton-based culturally-focused mental health practice. Listen Now
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