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07/05/2024

Seedcopa + Seedcode has tapped Fulton Bank exec Holly Graver to lead business development, and WSFS Bank has hired Jasmine Yu as chief investment officer.

Plus, wellness and weight-loss company GOLO won the Better Business Bureau Torch award.

Find more Power Moves in Delaware this month — and check out the top tech skills companies in the region are hiring for right now.
https://technical.ly/professional-development/seedcopa-seedcode-wsfs-fulton-bank-power-moves/

WSFS gets a new chief investment officer, Landmark Science & Engineering makes two executive-level hires and more Delaware Power Moves.

07/05/2024

The Southwest PA New Economy Collaborative welcomed several new board members this month: Troy Demmer, Victor Mroczkowski, Danielle Proctor and Damion Shelton.

Plus, Duolingo brought on a healthtech expert and Carnegie Mellon University tapped Zico Kolter to move from professor to director of the Machine Learning Department.

See all the Power Moves in Pittsburgh this month — and the top tech skills companies are hiring for in the region right now.
https://technical.ly/professional-development/duolingo-cmu-economic-development-power-moves/

Plus, the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative builds out its efforts, and other Power Moves.

07/04/2024

Chicago baseball pitcher Bob Poser called the United States the land of opportunity, saying, “You just need the right people and the right work ethic and you can accomplish anything.”

Bring your work ethic to the Technical.ly job board and we’ll connect you with the right people — Vanguard, Deloitte, Carnegie Mellon University and GTT, LLC are all hiring now.
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07/04/2024

Fireworks will fly this week as we commemorate the unique construction of the United States and celebrate the freedoms we revere.

For Technical.ly that means free and independent journalism covering real-world stories about tech and startups, industry trends, opportunities to build your career and how it all fits into your local ecosystem.

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07/04/2024

In DC, Core4ce announced several new hires with the launch of its incubator program, Israel-based D-Fend Solutions hired two execs in McLean, and NetSPI bought Virginia-based Hubble Technology.

More Power Moves in DC this month — plus, find out the top tech skills companies in the region are hiring for right now.
https://technical.ly/professional-development/drone-tech-israel-dc-power-moves/

Plus, a national security and data-focused firm announced new hires and an incubator, several acquisitions in the region and more DC Power Moves.

07/03/2024

Artificial intelligence is coming for workers, but maybe not in the way you think.

“50% of jobs from 1970 don’t exist today,” VP of Strategy Lindsay Mareau at Phenom shared at the conference hosted by Tech Council of Delaware, “This is not new.”

Yes — some jobs will be replaced by gen AI — but generative AI is also a job creator. Some skepticism is good, but there might be disadvantages for business owners who turn their back on the AI wave.
https://technical.ly/startups/ai-jobs-experience-tech-ecosystem-conference/

Employers must face their AI fears around artificial intelligence to reap the benefits.

07/03/2024

Phenom continues its acquisition spree with its fifth purchase in four years.

Tydy’s team of 40 will be joining the Ambler based company’s 1,500 person staff, per Phenom CEO and cofounder Mahe Bayireddi, who said the HR tech company is already eyeing what to buy next.
https://technical.ly/software-development/phenom-buys-tydy-startup-acquisition/

Phenom’s purchase of startup Tydy signals its next moves in building out its automation and generative AI people management platform.

07/03/2024

Whether you’re in search of legal guidance, fundraising assistance, smart building hardware, tech upskilling or network development, there are many organizations with resources for startups looking to increase the ease and efficiency of their work.

Learn how Technical.ly clients Arcweb Technologies, Ballard Spahr, Morgan Lewis, Rittenhouse Communications Group, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship, and Zip Code Wilmington can help your company grow.
https://technical.ly/startups/startup-support-tech-upskilling-services/

From design support to legal guidance to education and upskilling, these resources help entrepreneurs and technologists do their jobs more effectively.

07/03/2024

It’s shaping up to be a difficult summer for some tech employees as more layoffs hit the Philadelphia region.

Fastmail laid off 60% of the bargaining unit — the group of employees represented by the labor union, according to a Mastodon post from union members last Monday.
https://technical.ly/company-culture/fastmail-philadelphia-layoffs-tech-workers/

The positions impacted reach across tech and marketing, and affected staff will be getting a severance package.

07/02/2024

A satellite city in the DMV has quietly grown its tech economy within the DC metro area.

Virginia’s larger Fairfax County is the immediate area’s economic powerhouse but Arlington’s software developer totals are growing faster than nearly anywhere else — although, new talent brings new challenges too, writes Christopher Wink.
https://technical.ly/civic-news/arlington-software-developers-satellite-city-tech-hub-dc/

07/02/2024

U.S. Economic Development Administration announced $500M for Tech Hubs but none for Philadelphia or Baltimore.

Phase 2 implementations went to just 12 awardees as the Commerce Department awaits more appropriations, an official with EDA’s parent Commerce Department told Technical.ly.

See where the funding is headed and what’s next for the tech hubs missing from the list.
https://technical.ly/civic-news/eda-tech-hubs-federal-funding-phase-2/

The Commerce Department is waiting on more appropriations to fund other projects, an official said.

07/02/2024

This fall, Penn State University Great Valley Master of AI program is going hybrid.

The campus in Malvern, PA, has state-of-the-art facilities, like an engineering lab, insights lab and access to supercomputing services.

Learn more in this client article.
https://technical.ly/professional-development/master-of-ai-penn-state-great-valley/

The university's graduate program used to be online only, but it now offers on-campus courses with access to state-of-the-art technology.

07/02/2024

Tech leaders Jeff Cherry, Joe Mechlinski, Marianna Pappas and Kory Bailey helped welcome the newest graduates from the Conscious Venture Lab’s 11th cohort.

Eight startups tackled problems like media representation, construction sustainability and AI biases.

“This is going to be the next great startup ecosystem,” Cherry said at the demo day.
https://technical.ly/startups/conscious-venture-lab-11-demo-day/

The accelerator’s latest grads capture what Novella Center director Jeff Cherry calls “stakeholder capitalism.”

07/02/2024

DMV Tech startups may be getting a new lifeline.

DC Tech & Venture Coalition’s new program DC Tech Studio that focuses on connecting pre-seed companies with resources to scale.

The coalition also launched the District Angels to assist pre-seed, seed and occasionally Series A funding.

Here’s how the two could give a boost to tech startups across the DMV.
https://technical.ly/startups/dc-tech-studio-startups-scale-incubator/

The DC Tech & Venture Coalition's new program hosted a demo day, showcasing a platform for connecting journalists with editors and an app to streamline returns.

07/01/2024

At this year’s Tech Ecosystem Conference in Wilmington, four Black male leaders in the Delaware tech and startup world offered tips and insights for others following their path.

“In Delaware, Black men are substantially more represented in management roles that are not high tech,” noted Zakiyyah Ali of the Tech Council of Delaware.

So she put together the Black Men Talk Tech panel, featuring moderator Kerwin Gaines talking with Jordan Chambers, Jalal Hayes and Von Homer.
https://technical.ly/professional-development/black-men-tech-talk-delaware-ecosystem-conference/

At the second annual Tech Ecosystem Conference, the discussion covered the importance of soft skills, attention on supply chains and HBCUs.

07/01/2024

Philadelphia company HopSkip, which helps event planners book hotel spaces, has raised a $3 million seed round. It’s the first fundraising the hospitality tech company has done — up to now it’s been bootstrapped.

“We decided to fundraise to triple down on our beliefs and conviction of our platform solving a real problem and wanting to continue innovating and empowering our customers,” cofounder and CEO Sean Whalin told Technical.ly.

Here’s how they plan to use the new funding.
https://technical.ly/startups/hopskip-3m-seed-funding-hospitality-tech-2/

Formerly bootstrapped, the hotel booking company is seeing a surge in interest as events and conferences return.

07/01/2024

The UM BioPark’s prime location on the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus makes it an ideal connection center for entrepreneurs, companies and academic researchers.

Its wealth of lab space, access to a leading health science institution and proximity to key players in the life science industry help biotech companies develop their products and form critical relationships.

Learn more in this client article.
https://technical.ly/startups/um-biopark-early-stage-technology-ventures/

The research park’s perfectly matched location and array of startup-supporting resources makes it an invaluable pillar for a growing number of life science startups — and the entire Maryland ecosystem.

07/01/2024

This fall brings a presidential election where AI is likely to play a role in messaging and cybersecurity battles that pivot around voter-rich urban centers.

Deploying technology in smart ways is critical to progress.

That’s especially true right now in US cities, and it’s why the Lenfest Institute for Journalism awarded Technical.ly $50,000 to report on local IT and tech policy — part of the Every Voice, Every vote project.
https://technical.ly/civic-news/lenfest-every-voice-every-vote-tech-policy-grant/

With the potential for a flood of federal funding and an AI-influenced presidential election, cities are at a critical juncture when it comes to tech.

06/28/2024

DC climate tech company Hydrosat is preparing to launch the world’s highest resolution thermal imaging satellite in early July.

“This data would allow farmers to guide their irrigation decisions, president and cofounder Royce Dalby said, “with the aim to waste less water and increase food production.”

Here’s how it works.
https://technical.ly/civic-news/thermal-imaging-satellite-launch-hydrosat-spacex/

Set to take flight in early July, Hydrosat’s device aims to provide better and more frequent data for farmers and governments.

06/28/2024

Three years ago, the Tech Council of Delaware launched with help from the Rodel Charitable Foundation of Delaware.

As the organization leaves the nest and spins out of Rodel, it has a new vision for boosting the local innovation economy.
https://technical.ly/workforce-development/delaware-tech-council-plan-rodel/

As the organization leaves the nest and spins out of Rodel, it has a new vision for boosting the local innovation economy.

06/28/2024

The Urban Business Innovation Initiative from Maryland Technology Development Corporation - TEDCO is helping underserved founders in Maryland grow their companies.

Read on to learn more about the org's activities in Prince George's County.
https://technical.ly/startups/tedco-urban-business-innovation-initiative-prince-georges-county/

The program connects founders with technical and business resources from across Maryland. Learn about some of those founders' stories. The program connects founders with technical and business resources from across Maryland.

06/28/2024

You wouldn’t think a boxing gym would teach 3D model programming — but enthusiasts Liz Dailey and Patrick Cozzi made it happen.

“Our hope is to help beginners get started with 3D creation so that they can see that those opportunities are within their reach,” Dailey said.
https://technical.ly/software-development/3d-creation-nonprofit-createaccess-philadelphia/

The organization’s goal is to help demystify 3D creation and programming, increasing interest and access in the fast-growing field.

06/27/2024

The Delaware Journalism Collaborative is organizing two debates this summer, between candidates for governor and candidates for US House. What should we ask them?

Submit your questions through Friday, June 28.
https://technical.ly/civic-news/delaware-candidate-debate-questions-governor-house/

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What do you want to know from the state’s next governor and US rep? We’ll have a chance to ask at the DJC events in August.

06/27/2024

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06/27/2024

Last year, Index PGH launched a blueprint for how cities can track — and spur — urban revitalization.

The online dashboard brings dozens of data sources from a variety of local agencies and departments under one roof.

“We call it the ‘Pittsburgh way,'” said Allegheny Conference on Community Development VP Josie Schultz, “which means getting everyone — public, private, and nonprofit sectors — rowing in the same direction.”
https://technical.ly/civic-news/data-dashboard-pittsburgh-downtown-indexpgh/

The dashboard, a one-stop shop for downtown Pittsburgh progress, took a ton of collaboration to put together.

06/27/2024

“At Berkadia, we’re always looking at how new, disruptive tech can be applied to what we do,” said SVP of enterprise technology services Joe Pasquale. “That’s what really excites me about this work.”

Check out this client article to find out what's unique about working at the commercial real estate company, and explore career opportunities.
https://technical.ly/company-culture/berkadia-svp-joe-pasquale-tech-career/

Leveraging AI to create the “Berkie” bot is just one reason Joe Pasquale loves working at the innovative commercial real estate org.

06/27/2024

Philly teacher Anita Romano just won a CS4Philly award for computer science impact.

It’s really a win for her students, The School District of Philadelphia veteran said.
https://technical.ly/diversity-equity-inclusion/philadelphia-teacher-computer-science-award-cs4philly/

CS4Philly also recognized a staff member at Launchpad, a youth workforce development program that supplements traditional education

06/26/2024

We’ve seen tech hires skyrocket since the early 2000s but now they’re trending to the dark side of the moon — layoffs.

Technical.ly Editor Katie Malone goes behind the scenes of two recent layoffs: Gopuff and LifeBrand.
https://technical.ly/tag/layoffs/

06/26/2024

The world’s largest research, museum and education network that houses more than 150 million collections is due for an update.

The Smithsonian is teaming up with software giant Salesforce to make paintings, fossils and ancient objects easier to access.

“Smithsonian is so progressive. They have all this content, they have all this history, they have incredible tools,” VP of nonprofit industry solutions and strategy Lori Freeman of Salesforce told Technical.ly. “So this technology is going to enable them to reach audiences they would never get to.”
https://technical.ly/civic-news/smithsonian-salesforce-cloud-2026/

The institution already embraces tech through its Open Access Initiative, which houses 2D and 3D renderings of collections across over 20 museums.

06/26/2024

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What’s on tap? Startup ecosystem networking in the DMV, Pittsburgh Business Times’ startups to watch, Philly data viz meetup in July — and more opportunities to keep it cool during the warmer months.
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