Christopher Wink is a Cofounder, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of Technical.ly, the local technology news network. In that capacity, he is a co-organizer of Philly Tech Week, Baltimore Innovation Week, Delaware Innovation Week and other events that bring smart people together. Previously, Wink worked for a homeless advocacy nonprofit and was a freelance reporter for a variety of publications. He writes regularly about news innovation and best business practices on his personal blog here and curates a personal monthly newsletter of ideas and links here. The bicycle commuter loves cities, urban politics and squabbling about neighborhood boundaries.

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Sep. 27, 2022 10:33 am

Rise of the Rest: The Steve Case interview

By Christopher Wink /

The Aol cofounder, Revolution investor and “Rise of the Rest” champion is out with a new book. Can the local startup ecosystems he champions survive the pandemic?

Sep. 26, 2022 7:30 am

Recruiting is a lot like sales — especially against bigger opponents

By Christopher Wink /

Half of tech jobs are now done remotely. Economic slowdown or not, every tech recruiter is competing against the big tech monsters of their nightmares.

Sep. 19, 2022 7:30 am

Your company’s founding date is bullshit

By Christopher Wink /

Some entrepreneurs want their companies to seem older. Others strive to be younger. All are stories.

Sep. 12, 2022 7:30 am

Is copyright ‘fundamentally incompatible with the internet’?

By Christopher Wink /

A new book from journalist Glyn Moody argues copyright is hurting the creators it’s meant to help. He calls on entrepreneurs and innovators to find new models forward.

Sep. 6, 2022 9:00 am

Why exactly do tech jobs matter?

By Christopher Wink /

Globally competitive work commands high wages, and each tech worker supports an additional 4.4 local jobs, according to new research.

Aug. 29, 2022 7:47 am

Why do companies invest in employer brand marketing?

By Christopher Wink /

This talent brand director considers it "the front lines" of hiring. Here's how to craft your own company's story to attract prospective employees.

Aug. 25, 2022 12:01 pm

What will international hiring mean for local tech ecosystems?

By Christopher Wink /

In this special four-part report, Technical.ly investigates how IT outsourcing and international hiring represent a new wave in tech company building. This is part four, focused on the gains and losses in the shift to global.

Aug. 25, 2022 11:16 am

After 10 years in Charm City, here’s what’s next for Technical.ly

By Christopher Wink /

In the summer of 2012, we started reporting on the technologists and entrepreneurs shaping Baltimore’s economy. Here’s a look at what we’ve learned over a decade of change.

Aug. 24, 2022 1:26 pm

What should business leaders keep in mind to hire abroad ethically?

By Christopher Wink /

In this special four-part report, Technical.ly investigates how IT outsourcing and international hiring represent a new wave in tech company building. This is part three, focused on rules for compensation.

Aug. 23, 2022 1:43 pm

Why are tech firms hiring so much internationally — and where?

By Christopher Wink /

In this special four-part report, Technical.ly investigates how IT outsourcing and international hiring represent a new wave in tech company building. This is part two, focused on how cost and specialization factor in.