Columbia

The four-person panel will share experiences, answer questions and inspire innovation 

COLUMBIA, Md., (November 26, 2024)TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the “Ecosystem Building – How to Build Entrepreneur-Friendly Ecosystems” session at the 2024 Entrepreneur Expo this December 4. The vibrant and inspiring event will take place in the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, bringing entrepreneurs of all stages, investors and more under one roof.  

“Being an entrepreneur is already a challenging journey, but when the ecosystem you’re in is fraught with hoops to jump through, it becomes an even steeper slope to climb,” said panel moderator, Isabel Wen, growth director, Venture Development, TEDCO. “This brings us to the reason behind our upcoming session. Through the expertise of our panelists, we will discover not only why it is essential that we work together to create environments that reduce friction in entrepreneurial growth, but also the different challenges that they’ve faced as ecosystem builders across different parts of our region, and innovative solutions they use to improve the entrepreneurial experience in their ecosystems.”

The session will offer attendees guidance from an esteemed panel of state and regional thought leaders including Michael Binko, Startup Maryland and STRT1UP Ventures, Seema Alexander, Virgent AI and DC Startup Week, Robbin Lee, UpSurge and Ernesto Chanona, PhD, CSSi LifeSciences. Through past experiences, lessons learned and ways to move forward, attendees will leave the session with inspiration and motivation to create a real-world impact on their communities.

The tenth iteration of this impactful event, the 2024 Entrepreneur Expo presents the perfect environment for entrepreneurs, business owners, angel and venture capital investors, legislators and influencers to connect, learn and be inspired. Attendees can expect a full day of engaging workshops, informative discussions and vibrant pitches from emerging entrepreneurs.  

Don’t miss out on this unique event! Secure your spot now and prepare yourself for a day of learning, networking and inspiration.

About TEDCO

TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

Media Contact
Tammi Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO, tthomas@tedcomd.com