Inside Baltipreneurs, from program to pitch

Newsletter for March 21, 2024

One story from Technical.ly's coverage in today's newsletter explores Jason Lukach's career journey from journalism to technology, highlighting his role as a senior field solutions architect at CDW.

The other story delves into Loyola University Maryland's Baltipreneurs accelerator program, which supports local entrepreneurs and ventures, throughout the fifth cohort's process. The accelerator, which focuses on developing individuals in a changing world, culminated with the latest participants showcasing their accomplishments during a demo day this week.

— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore

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This story from Philadelphia reporter Sarah Huffman follows Jason Lukach, a senior field solutions architect at CDW. Lukach, who is based in South Jersey, transitioned from journalism to a career in technology. He specializes in enterprise networking and enjoys the constant learning opportunities his job — for a company with locations in Columbia and Crofton — provides. He emphasizes the importance of starting where you can, learning everything and then specialize.

➡️ Find out more about Jason's journey in Sarah's story here.

My latest story covers Loyola University Maryland's Baltipreneurs accelerator program, which supports local entrepreneurs and ventures. Established 167 years after the university's founding, the program emphasizes developing individuals who can thrive in a changing world. The article highlights its fifth cohort of social ventures, which just completed mentorship (including, notably, from Comptroller Brooke Liearman) at the university's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The participants' achievements were celebrated during a demo day event this week.

➡️ Find out more about the Baltipreneurs in my full report here.

• Luke Cooper, a notable Baltimore entrepreneur and Latimer Ventures' founder, joined Lyffe Capital as a partner. [citybiz+]

• The Baltimore Business Journal's latest edition of PowerShift celebrates leaders making waves in Baltimore's tech scene. [MD Inno]

• Earlier this month, an online tool aimed at fostering connections between nonprofits and residents of Anne Arundel County was launched on a trial basis. [The Baltimore Banner]

• The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has unlawfully monopolized the smartphone market. [The Verge]

• Amid Maryland lawmakers' deliberation on introducing iGaming, a new industry study indicates that traditional brick-and-mortar casinos can coexist and remain profitable alongside online gambling options. [Maryland Matters]