Last night, I went to a live recording of the "No Pix After Dark" podcast that focused on local tech. It was such a pleasure to see old and new ecosystem friends in the Baltimore Peninsula.
In today's newsletter, you'll peep some Black power moves in Baltimore, as well as some other new hires, campaigns and opportunities for the people. Also, you'll see a piece from my Pittsburgh colleague about a former Carnegie Mellon dean and Google Cloud leader's thoughts on AI and healthcare — something I know could be on your mind.
— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore
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Whole lotta Black power in Baltimore
In Baltimore, recent developments include changes in leadership at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts and CLLCTIVLY's crowdfunding campaign announcement. Other updates include Fearless reaching a milestone, Baltimore Homecoming welcoming a new executive director and MTA Maryland launching a customer experience office. For Black History Month, these Power Moves especially highlight notable shifts for Black talent and Black-led companies within the region.
From Pittsburgh to Baltimore, AI has healthcare uses
Despite being geographically different from Pittsburgh, Baltimore can still benefit from AI in healthcare. Andrew Moore, CEO of Lovelace AI, believes that artificial intelligence, or what he terms "engineering automation," has the potential to assist in areas like healthcare that predominate in Baltimore. Drawing from his experience, including leadership roles at Carnegie Mellon University and Google Cloud, Moore views AI as a tool to aid humanity but warns against overestimating its capabilities. He suggests that while enthusiasm for AI is widespread, it's crucial to remain realistic about what the technology can achieve — particularly in comparison to exaggerated claims often found in Silicon Valley.
Pittsburgh and Baltimore, connected. (Google Maps Screenshot/Alanah Nichole Davis)
News incubator: What else to know today?
• Congratulations to Eric Hoff, a University of Baltimore student, for being awarded the Rhonda Ray Scholarship by the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA). [LinkedIn/MEDA]
• The StartUp Lab pilot program was developed via a collaboration with the Maryland Department of Commerce, TEDCO and Startup Portal. Applications are open for the year-long, mentorship-focused program for tech startup entrepreneurs in Carroll County. [MAGIC]
• Partnerships are integral to CareFirst's efforts to provide supportive services in the communities of West Baltimore. Learn more about the Village at Mondawmin. [Village at Mondawmin/LinkedIn]
• Technical.ly provided insights into the Baltimore attendees heading to SXSW, while the Baltimore Business Journal's Black History Month series offers details about Jen Fry's plans for her pitch in Austin. [Maryland Inno]
• The American Heart Association's Maryland Black Farmers Business Accelerator finalists include Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm. If you live in and around Park Heights, you probably know Farmer Chippy, right? [American Heart Association]
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