All Markets - Technical.ly https://technical.ly/all-markets/ REPORTED BY HUMANS SINCE 2009 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 197112341 Employee Cycle wants to make HR the most data‑driven team in the company https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/employee-cycle-wants-to-make-hr-the-most-data-driven-team-in-the-company/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/employee-cycle-tshirt-love-hr-data-1200x854.jpeg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A folded black t-shirt on a wooden surface reads "I ♥ HR Data" with a red pixelated heart symbol.The Philadelphia company is helping company leaders move beyond manual reporting and toward automated insights that connect people, finance and ops.]]> 280571 AI and data analytics are helping Philadelphians buy homes — and hold onto them https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/ai-data-philadelphia-homeownership-affordable-homes/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Philly-rowhouses-1200x900.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A row of brick townhouses with sloped roofs and dormer windows, lined with trees and parked cars on a sunny residential street.Two entrepreneurs are tackling different sides of Philly’s housing strain: spotting real estate potential and helping homeowners keep aging homes livable. ]]> 280582 After a $46M sale to Trulieve, Gabe Perlow finds a way back into Pennsylvania cannabis https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/tri-mountain-pure-cannabis-entrepreneurship-pittsburgh/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/perlow-outside.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A person stands in front of a large, unfinished wooden wall with metal framing and visible construction markings.The entrepreneur is reviving a dormant Pittsburgh grow facility, with first harvest complete and retail launch ahead.]]> 280570 The campus-to-career pipeline shaping Pennsylvania’s defense innovation economy https://technical.ly/civics/pennsylvania-defense-tech-veteran-education-guest-post/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/defense-tech.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 A woman in military uniform and headset operates a computer in a control room with multiple screens and blurred lights in the background.From AI labs to veteran services, universities are helping meet rising military workforce and research demands, an education leader writes.]]> 280563 Maryland’s lieutenant governor is betting on both Waymo and the Purple Line https://technical.ly/civics/maryland-bets-on-waymo-purple-line-builders/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/waymo-philadelphia-electric-charge-ev-jaguar-1200x900.jpg Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A white electric car with autonomous vehicle sensors is parked at a charging station, plugged in and charging. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller spent her career designing for humans behind the wheel. Now she's helping lead a state where AI drives cars, processes benefits claims, and answers emails.]]> 280602 PGH Lab selects 4 Pittsburgh startups for its most competitive cohort yet https://technical.ly/civics/pgh-lab-cohort-11-pittsburgh-startups/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pittsburgh-city-hall-2026-jan-818-1200x900.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:45:07 +0000 A large stone government building with columns and arches stands on a city street corner, with modern and historic buildings visible in the background.The companies will pilot robotics, drones, AI and digital twin tech across city departments — even as budget pressures put the program’s future stipends at risk.]]> 280567 Enter the lottery to play the world’s largest video game https://technical.ly/civics/play-worlds-largest-video-game-philadelphia/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cira-centre-philadelphia-skyscraper-1200x900.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A modern glass skyscraper reflects the sunset beside a rail station with multiple train tracks, surrounded by city buildings and construction cranes.For the first time in 12 years and to commemorate America 250, Technical.ly and Drexel professor Frank Lee will host games on a skyscraper at Philly Tech Week. ]]> 280547 Voyagier launches AI luxury travel platform as it gears up for a seed round https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/voyagier-ai-travel-startup-seed-round/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/voyagier-homepage-md-1200x618.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 CEO Daniel Gardner says AI can do much of the planning, but his startup still relies on human agents to surface local knowledge and lesser-known destinations. ]]> 280531 A 2026 guide to Louisiana gatherings for founders, builders, technologists and educators https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/louisiana-tech-events-and-conferences-in-2026/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New_Orleans_Morial_Convention_Center_55150810687-1.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Exterior view of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, with a car driving by and banners on lampposts along the street.See which summits, expos and competitions are on the calendar across the state.]]> 280521 The Arlington studio behind hit Steam title ‘Echoes of Elysium’ is using player feedback to make it better https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/echoes-of-elysium-players-shape-loric-games-new-title/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/echoes-of-elysium-screenshot-video-game-1-1200x773.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A character stands on a wooden flying ship equipped with sails, machinery, and a mounted cannon, floating above a cloudy, colorful landscape.Loric Games is refining its first release through Discord comments, reviews and rapid patches as it plans new content and future titles.]]> 280502 Codegig secures $2M for carbon tracking and tax-credit automation https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/codegig-2m-funding-carbon-emissions-software/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Francis-1200x800.jpeg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Four men in business attire sit on a panel at a conference, with one speaking into a microphone. The backdrop displays the Energy Conference Network and #LIFEForum25.PitchBook confirmed the Baton Rouge company’s March funding round as the firm tests its tech with the local NSF Engine.]]> 280470 She drove trucks for 23 years. A bootcamp helped her pivot to tech at a major Pittsburgh health system. https://technical.ly/workforce/amanda-haworth-truck-driver-to-tech-career-change-how-i-got-here/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Per-Scholas-Amanda-Haworth-2-1200x800.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Two people standing indoors, smiling at the camera and holding open folders displaying certificates.Amanda Haworth left life on the road, completed a Per Scholas program and started over as an IT analyst at Highmark Health.]]> 280480 When funding is scarce, readiness wins: The signals that separate capital-ready companies https://technical.ly/sponsored-articles/capital-readiness-signals-startup-fundraising-university-city-science-center/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sciencecenter_crp_1-1200x520.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 A man in a suit speaks to two other men across a table in an office setting, with laptops and papers visible.Insights on what startup investors are looking for from the University City Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program.]]> 280479 Everybody knows New Orleans. Entrepreneurship week is another reason. https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/new-orleans-is-building-startup-front-door/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/new-orleans-entrepreneurship-week-pitch-comp-1200x800.jpeg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Five people stand on stage holding a large check for $5,000, with a blue background reading "Trust Your Crazy Ideas Challenge.A city “everyone wants to date, but no one wants to marry” offers a model for regions trying to foreground innovation amid a well-known brand.]]> 280451 Rick Nucci on Boomi, Guru and why he keeps choosing Philly over Silicon Valley https://technical.ly/civics/rick-nucci-on-boomi-guru-and-why-he-keeps-choosing-philly-over-silicon-valley/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rick-nucci-guru-speech-1200x899.jpg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A speaker presents a slide to an audience at a conference. The slide reads, "Isn't an MCP server a strategic risk for a product?!" A banner on the left says, "MCPConference.The serial enterprise software founder says customer access, hiring stability and distance from tech hype cycles keep him local. ]]> 280460 Alison’s Tea Room expands its event-driven catering brand into a Chestnut Hill pop-up https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/alisons-tea-room-pop-up-chestnut-hill-grow-philly/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alisons-tea-room-event-1200x800.jpg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 People gathered in a well-lit room with artwork on the walls, seated around tables with drinks and menus, listening to a person speaking near displayed portraits.The 30-year food-and-beverage veteran behind the small business says the company grew through local partnerships and support from community organizations. ]]> 280443 DC teen builds startup-investor matching software https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/startup-investor-matching-software-built-by-dc-high-schooler/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ruhan-khanna-vc-student-dc-1200x900.jpeg Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A young man in a dark suit and white shirt sits in front of a bookshelf filled with various books.Ruhan Khanna is creating a tool to help founders identify better-aligned backers before raising their next round.]]> 280425 A Maryland VR program is helping neurodiverse adults build confidence to navigate sensory overload in everyday life https://technical.ly/workforce/maryland-vr-program-neurodiverse-adults-life-skills/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_5375-1200x900.jpg Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A asian man wearing a VR headset in front of a screen with an image of a streetAt Kennedy Krieger Institute, participants use Meta Quest 2 headsets to practice tasks like crossing streets and grocery shopping.]]> 280411 This Week in Jobs: 27 tech career opportunities with staying power https://technical.ly/workforce/this-week-in-jobs-27-tech-career-opportunities-with-staying-power/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Surprised-World-Wide-Web-GIF-by-PBS-NewsHour.gif Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 An older man in a suit sits and speaks in a modern room. On-screen text reads, "YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET." PBS NewsHour and #PBSNEWS logos appear in the corner.Back in the ’70s, Vint Cerf helped design the system that lets networks talk, setting the stage for everything from email to Slack threads and changing work forever.]]> 280405 Pittsburgh startups test robotaxi parking payment system in bid to prevent lost city revenue https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/meter-feeder-mapless-ai-robotaxi-launch/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mapless-vehicles.jpeg Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 A white electric SUV with "Mapless AI" branding is parked at a curb under a red structure near a modern building.Meter Feeder and Mapless AI tested a machine-to-machine system that lets autonomous vehicles pay for parking on their own, just in time for Waymo’s planned local launch.]]> 280337 Employee Cycle wants to make HR the most data‑driven team in the company https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/employee-cycle-wants-to-make-hr-the-most-data-driven-team-in-the-company/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/employee-cycle-tshirt-love-hr-data-1200x854.jpeg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A folded black t-shirt on a wooden surface reads "I ♥ HR Data" with a red pixelated heart symbol.The Philadelphia company is helping company leaders move beyond manual reporting and toward automated insights that connect people, finance and ops.]]> 280571 AI and data analytics are helping Philadelphians buy homes — and hold onto them https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/ai-data-philadelphia-homeownership-affordable-homes/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Philly-rowhouses-1200x900.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A row of brick townhouses with sloped roofs and dormer windows, lined with trees and parked cars on a sunny residential street.Two entrepreneurs are tackling different sides of Philly’s housing strain: spotting real estate potential and helping homeowners keep aging homes livable. ]]> 280582 After a $46M sale to Trulieve, Gabe Perlow finds a way back into Pennsylvania cannabis https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/tri-mountain-pure-cannabis-entrepreneurship-pittsburgh/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/perlow-outside.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A person stands in front of a large, unfinished wooden wall with metal framing and visible construction markings.The entrepreneur is reviving a dormant Pittsburgh grow facility, with first harvest complete and retail launch ahead.]]> 280570 The campus-to-career pipeline shaping Pennsylvania’s defense innovation economy https://technical.ly/civics/pennsylvania-defense-tech-veteran-education-guest-post/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/defense-tech.jpg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 A woman in military uniform and headset operates a computer in a control room with multiple screens and blurred lights in the background.From AI labs to veteran services, universities are helping meet rising military workforce and research demands, an education leader writes.]]> 280563 Maryland’s lieutenant governor is betting on both Waymo and the Purple Line https://technical.ly/civics/maryland-bets-on-waymo-purple-line-builders/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/waymo-philadelphia-electric-charge-ev-jaguar-1200x900.jpg Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A white electric car with autonomous vehicle sensors is parked at a charging station, plugged in and charging. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller spent her career designing for humans behind the wheel. Now she's helping lead a state where AI drives cars, processes benefits claims, and answers emails.]]> 280602 PGH Lab selects 4 Pittsburgh startups for its most competitive cohort yet https://technical.ly/civics/pgh-lab-cohort-11-pittsburgh-startups/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pittsburgh-city-hall-2026-jan-818-1200x900.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:45:07 +0000 A large stone government building with columns and arches stands on a city street corner, with modern and historic buildings visible in the background.The companies will pilot robotics, drones, AI and digital twin tech across city departments — even as budget pressures put the program’s future stipends at risk.]]> 280567 Enter the lottery to play the world’s largest video game https://technical.ly/civics/play-worlds-largest-video-game-philadelphia/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cira-centre-philadelphia-skyscraper-1200x900.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A modern glass skyscraper reflects the sunset beside a rail station with multiple train tracks, surrounded by city buildings and construction cranes.For the first time in 12 years and to commemorate America 250, Technical.ly and Drexel professor Frank Lee will host games on a skyscraper at Philly Tech Week. ]]> 280547 Voyagier launches AI luxury travel platform as it gears up for a seed round https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/voyagier-ai-travel-startup-seed-round/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/voyagier-homepage-md-1200x618.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 CEO Daniel Gardner says AI can do much of the planning, but his startup still relies on human agents to surface local knowledge and lesser-known destinations. ]]> 280531 A 2026 guide to Louisiana gatherings for founders, builders, technologists and educators https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/louisiana-tech-events-and-conferences-in-2026/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New_Orleans_Morial_Convention_Center_55150810687-1.jpg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Exterior view of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, with a car driving by and banners on lampposts along the street.See which summits, expos and competitions are on the calendar across the state.]]> 280521 The Arlington studio behind hit Steam title ‘Echoes of Elysium’ is using player feedback to make it better https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/echoes-of-elysium-players-shape-loric-games-new-title/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/echoes-of-elysium-screenshot-video-game-1-1200x773.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000 A character stands on a wooden flying ship equipped with sails, machinery, and a mounted cannon, floating above a cloudy, colorful landscape.Loric Games is refining its first release through Discord comments, reviews and rapid patches as it plans new content and future titles.]]> 280502 Codegig secures $2M for carbon tracking and tax-credit automation https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/codegig-2m-funding-carbon-emissions-software/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Francis-1200x800.jpeg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Four men in business attire sit on a panel at a conference, with one speaking into a microphone. The backdrop displays the Energy Conference Network and #LIFEForum25.PitchBook confirmed the Baton Rouge company’s March funding round as the firm tests its tech with the local NSF Engine.]]> 280470 She drove trucks for 23 years. A bootcamp helped her pivot to tech at a major Pittsburgh health system. https://technical.ly/workforce/amanda-haworth-truck-driver-to-tech-career-change-how-i-got-here/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Per-Scholas-Amanda-Haworth-2-1200x800.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Two people standing indoors, smiling at the camera and holding open folders displaying certificates.Amanda Haworth left life on the road, completed a Per Scholas program and started over as an IT analyst at Highmark Health.]]> 280480 When funding is scarce, readiness wins: The signals that separate capital-ready companies https://technical.ly/sponsored-articles/capital-readiness-signals-startup-fundraising-university-city-science-center/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sciencecenter_crp_1-1200x520.jpg Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 A man in a suit speaks to two other men across a table in an office setting, with laptops and papers visible.Insights on what startup investors are looking for from the University City Science Center’s Capital Readiness Program.]]> 280479 Everybody knows New Orleans. Entrepreneurship week is another reason. https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/new-orleans-is-building-startup-front-door/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/new-orleans-entrepreneurship-week-pitch-comp-1200x800.jpeg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Five people stand on stage holding a large check for $5,000, with a blue background reading "Trust Your Crazy Ideas Challenge.A city “everyone wants to date, but no one wants to marry” offers a model for regions trying to foreground innovation amid a well-known brand.]]> 280451 Rick Nucci on Boomi, Guru and why he keeps choosing Philly over Silicon Valley https://technical.ly/civics/rick-nucci-on-boomi-guru-and-why-he-keeps-choosing-philly-over-silicon-valley/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rick-nucci-guru-speech-1200x899.jpg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A speaker presents a slide to an audience at a conference. The slide reads, "Isn't an MCP server a strategic risk for a product?!" A banner on the left says, "MCPConference.The serial enterprise software founder says customer access, hiring stability and distance from tech hype cycles keep him local. ]]> 280460 Alison’s Tea Room expands its event-driven catering brand into a Chestnut Hill pop-up https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/alisons-tea-room-pop-up-chestnut-hill-grow-philly/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alisons-tea-room-event-1200x800.jpg Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 People gathered in a well-lit room with artwork on the walls, seated around tables with drinks and menus, listening to a person speaking near displayed portraits.The 30-year food-and-beverage veteran behind the small business says the company grew through local partnerships and support from community organizations. ]]> 280443 DC teen builds startup-investor matching software https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/startup-investor-matching-software-built-by-dc-high-schooler/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ruhan-khanna-vc-student-dc-1200x900.jpeg Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 A young man in a dark suit and white shirt sits in front of a bookshelf filled with various books.Ruhan Khanna is creating a tool to help founders identify better-aligned backers before raising their next round.]]> 280425 A Maryland VR program is helping neurodiverse adults build confidence to navigate sensory overload in everyday life https://technical.ly/workforce/maryland-vr-program-neurodiverse-adults-life-skills/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_5375-1200x900.jpg Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 A asian man wearing a VR headset in front of a screen with an image of a streetAt Kennedy Krieger Institute, participants use Meta Quest 2 headsets to practice tasks like crossing streets and grocery shopping.]]> 280411 This Week in Jobs: 27 tech career opportunities with staying power https://technical.ly/workforce/this-week-in-jobs-27-tech-career-opportunities-with-staying-power/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Surprised-World-Wide-Web-GIF-by-PBS-NewsHour.gif Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 An older man in a suit sits and speaks in a modern room. On-screen text reads, "YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET." PBS NewsHour and #PBSNEWS logos appear in the corner.Back in the ’70s, Vint Cerf helped design the system that lets networks talk, setting the stage for everything from email to Slack threads and changing work forever.]]> 280405 Pittsburgh startups test robotaxi parking payment system in bid to prevent lost city revenue https://technical.ly/entrepreneurship/meter-feeder-mapless-ai-robotaxi-launch/ https://technical.ly/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mapless-vehicles.jpeg Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 A white electric SUV with "Mapless AI" branding is parked at a curb under a red structure near a modern building.Meter Feeder and Mapless AI tested a machine-to-machine system that lets autonomous vehicles pay for parking on their own, just in time for Waymo’s planned local launch.]]> 280337