COLUMBIA, Md. (Feb. 15, 2012) – The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) announced today the creation of the Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List (MERL), a listing of Maryland entrepreneurs available to take on a management role with a start-up company within the next 18 months or those interested in mentoring start-up companies. Compiled with the goal of fostering entrepreneurial activity in the State, MERL serves as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs interested in joining a start-up opportunity or entrepreneurs willing to provide advice and guidance on a pro bono basis. TEDCO is looking to grow the list, which already includes entrepreneurs in the areas of biotechnology, chemistry, medical devices, network and wireless solutions, physics, engineering and software.
“The Maryland Entrepreneurs Resource List will be a tremendous asset for this community as it will nurture new entrepreneurs and start-up companies,” said Robert Rosenbaum, president and executive director of TEDCO. “Maryland is fortunate to have a rich network of entrepreneurs spanning various disciplines and industries, and now these individuals have an invaluable resource when looking for guidance, direction and opportunity. With Governor O’Malley’s proposed Maryland Innovation Initiative slated to provide additional and much-needed funding to entrepreneurs, we hope this unique and credible list will further connect the entrepreneur community and facilitate growth for an innovation-driven economy.”
MERL will serve as a critical component in the creation of start-up companies in Maryland, ultimately spurring growth in the State’s economy. For example, MERL can be used by innovators who need an entrepreneur to commercialize their technology or by university and federal laboratory technology transfer professionals who want to identify management for a start-up opportunity being developed at their institution. MERL can also be used by entrepreneurs who are looking for their next start-up opportunity, entrepreneurs who want to build a management team for a current project or entrepreneurs who are looking to be a mentor or an advisor.
Individuals included on MERL will have the advantage of attending and participating in technology showcases, networking events and other exclusive events and roundtables hosted by TEDCO.
or more information on MERL, to register as a mentor or to get involved with a start-up, please visit http://www.marylandtedco.com/MERLLandingPage2.cfm. Interested individuals can also contact Linda Saffer, TEDCO program manager, by email at entrepreneur@marylandtedco.org or by phone at (410) 715-4175.