Plus, Amit Yoran remembered and new NIH policies' impacts on local universities.
Newsletter for February 13, 2025 |
| Libraries are wonderful places, boasting endless books, movies and sometimes even video games. There are also tons of resources for founders. We have the details about what specific libraries in the Baltimore region offer entrepreneurs below. Also in this week's newsletter, Baltimore and the DMV are mourning the loss of cybersecurity leader Amit Yoran, who died at the beginning of 2025. Several colleagues and friends remembered the late Tenable CEO for his work and authenticity. See more by scrolling down. — Kaela, Technical.ly lead reporter in Baltimore and DC |
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Founder resources at libraries đź“š |
Enoch Pratt has a dedicated department to get answers to questions specifically about business, science and technology. Plus, the library features its own small business resource guide, a program for teens interested in entrepreneurship and an accelerator for formerly incarcerated individuals. And that's just in the city. Continue reading ... |
Friends and colleagues remembered the executive, founder, former public servant and Reston resident not only for his cybersecurity leadership, but also his character. “He always took his work seriously, but he never took himself seriously,” said Joseph Kopser, Yoran’s former roommate at West Point. The CEO of Columbia, Maryland-based cybersecurity company Tenable died at the beginning of January following a cancer diagnosis. Yoran had previously taken medical leave in December, with Tenable’s CFO Steve Vintz and COO Mark Thurmond stepping in as co-CEOs. Continue reading ... |
Technical.ly Partner Updates |
| These LIFT Labs accelerator alumni are advancing artificial intelligence tools to enhance business operations and create new opportunities for content creation. |
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đź“° News Incubator: What else to know |
• Universities in Baltimore risk losing tens of millions in funding due to the Trump administration's policies related to NIH grants. [Baltimore Biz Journal] • DeepSeek is the latest AI model. One technologist warns people to "take a breath" and not get too caught up in the hype. [Technical.ly] • Baltimore HQed energy company Constellation is investing $100 million in Maryland's sole nuclear plant. [Baltimore Banner] • Maryland is proactively bringing lawsuits against the Trump admin's recent policy moves. [Maryland Matters] • Leaders in the region are working on revamping Baltimore's image, and it may be working. [Baltimore Magazine] • Tech ecosystem nonprofit UpSurge Baltimore released its 2025 impact report, including lots of data about the local state of innovation. [UpSurge] • PwrQ, a data center infrastructure provider based in Hanover, is expanding its headquarters due to "unprecedented demand." [Maryland Dept. of Commerce/Baltimore Biz Journal] • Maryland and Baltimore are suing the gun company Glock over its design that's allegedly easy to rig to be modified into a machine-gun-like weapon. [Washington Post] • The state's transportation authority is approving contracts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. Each contract, focused on construction management and inspections, is worth $20 million. [CBS] |
🗓️ On the Calendar • Partner Event: Learn about how tech plays into disaster relief on Feb. 19 at the World Trade Center Institute AGILE Global Innovation Series. [Details here]
• Attend a Valentine's Day-themed cyber event on Feb. 14 at Towson University. [Details here]
• High school students can attend an AI-focused workshop on Feb. 17. Computers will be provided. [Details here]
• Hear from local university-based entrepreneurs at a showcase hosted by UpSurge Baltimore on Feb. 18. [Details here]
• Founders: Learn about ways to automate certain tasks during an Impact Hub workshop on Feb. 18, as well as how to best leverage data when starting a business on Feb. 20. [Details here]
• Get the details about recent trends in tech and disruptive commerce at a talk on Feb. 21 hosted by bwtech@UMBC. [Details here]
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