BRIDGE-ing the Gap for a More Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Rajaniece Thompson
Across the globe, 43% of entrepreneurs are women. However, research has found that women entrepreneurs only secure around 0.4% of all venture capital investments, and each of these investments provide...
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Stewardship, An Unwavering Commitment to Innovation

Elias Freas
When I think back to one of my earliest introductions to the concept of stewardship, the movie WALL-E comes to mind. While this film explores several themes, the broader message...
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Expanding Horizons: TEDCO visit to South Korea

Rajaniece Thompson
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, traveled to Seoul, South Korea, with the goal of strengthening ties and unlocking new opportunities in biotechnology, investment and emerging technologies. Within this...
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Bridging Innovation Across the Pacific: TEDCO’s Delegation to Taiwan

Rajaniece Thompson
In April 2026, a delegation from TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, arrived in Taiwan with a purpose: to deepen ties, unlock investment opportunities and build lasting bridges between...
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Stewardship Beyond Resources

Anudeep Koneru
Before working at TEDCO, I always associated stewardship with financial responsibility. In my mind, it was something mostly comprised of managing resources carefully, protecting investments, and making smart decisions with...
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A billion-dollar success story: How TEDCO’s investments are helping shape Maryland’s newest unicorns

Tammi Thomas
Maryland’s state-backed innovation engine has made early bets on companies that later became major players, offering one lens into how the state’s startup ecosystem is maturing. In venture capital, a...
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