COLUMBIA, Md., (April 7, 2025) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces Jean-Luc Park as a recently named 2025 Diverse Business Leader, a recognition through the Baltimore Business Journal recognizing leaders across industries and sectors.
“There are five core values that TEDCO lives by – respect, integrity, collaboration, stewardship and accountability. I am proud to say that Jean-Luc embodies them all in everything he does,” said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO CEO. “From connecting with entrepreneurs at events to investment due diligence efforts, Jean-Luc is committed to doing great work.”
As the senior director of Social Impact Funds for TEDCO, Park is actively involved with the creation and outreach of opportunities for founders and communities that are often overlooked by other investors. These opportunities include investment funding and additional hands-on resources to support the continued growth of these communities. Under his guidance, the Social Impact Funds have seen substantial increases – from $1M to the current $7.2M – thereby enhancing the support and funding opportunities for underserved founders and communities.
“Jean-Luc personifies an investor with a big-heart, and he works behind the scenes to stay one step ahead of market dynamics for TEDCO’s Social Impact companies,” said Jack Miner, TEDCO’s chief investment officer. “He is well respected locally and nationally for his work in this asset class; we are proud that he calls TEDCO home.”
A study from 2023 identified the impact the funds had over the year; the funds supported 34 companies, directly supporting the employment of 159 individuals and creating significant indirect impacts amounting to an estimated $10.5M in additional output and 56 more jobs. Additionally, under Jean-Luc’s expertise, TEDCO saw deployment of nearly 10 times the amount of Social Impact Funds in FY24 compared to FY21.
Outside of his work with TEDCO, Park remains committed to supporting the ecosystem. He is a well-respected consultant and advisor for several startups and has taught and coached several hundred companies and counting.
As part of this recognition, Park and the other 20 honorees will be celebrating at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 5. More details about the event and other honorees can be found at bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2025/04/02/bbj-2025-diverse-business-leaders-awards.html.