COLUMBIA, Md. (March 5, 2014) – The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) welcomes entrepreneur and business development expert Neil R. Davis who will serve as director of entrepreneurial development. In this role, Davis will draw on his extensive experience in business to serve as TEDCO’s liaison with technology incubators statewide and will work to develop new strategies for supporting start-ups in Maryland. Davis will also manage TEDCO’s educational efforts for its portfolio companies, advise companies on business pitches to investors, and assist in planning the annual TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo.
“TEDCO has worked with Neil during his time at Emerging Technology Centers and we know his extensive experience with early -stage businesses and strategy will compliment the entrepreneurial assistance we provide to start-up companies and incubators,” said Rob Rosenbaum, president and executive director of TEDCO. “TEDCO knows the value of Neil’s contributions to companies in Baltimore City and beyond. We look forward to his mentorship and strategic guidance to enhance our incubators, start-ups, and portfolio companies across the state.”
Davis brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, business consulting and profit and loss responsibility. Prior to joining TEDCO, Davis was the vice president of operations at Emerging Technology Centers (ETC), where his leadership, mentoring, motivational skills and in-depth expertise helped grow and expand business throughout Baltimore City. As one of the senior leaders at the ETC, he was involved in providing business consulting services to more than 325 early-stage technology and biotech companies, as well as recruited an average of 30 start-ups to client companies annually from 2006 to 2013. Davis was also part of a team that planned, funded, and implemented the state’s first startup accelerator. Prior to his time at ETC, he held executive positions at Environmental Elements Corporation (EEC) and Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. (BFI).
“This is a bittersweet moment for all of us at the ETC,” said Deborah Tillett, president of Emerging Technology Centers. “Neil is going to be a tough act to follow and he leaves a rich legacy here at the ETC. At the same time, we are excited for him and this new opportunity he will have to take the invaluable skills he applied to Baltimore City’s tech community and help others on a statewide level. We have always enjoyed a close working relationship with TEDCO and Neil’s addition will only make that stronger. We are excited to see what the future will bring.”