Author Archives: Sameer Rao

Sameer Rao was an editor at Technical.ly, principally overseeing coverage of Baltimore, Maryland, DC and Virginia. He joined the team in February 2022 following a position reporting on the legal industry and access to justice issues for Law360, an online news outlet aimed at an international audience of legal professionals, and several years as an arts and culture reporter for such outlets as The Baltimore Sun and Colorlines. He left Technical.ly in October 2025. A former resident of Philadelphia and Connecticut, he now resides in Baltimore, near Patterson Park.

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Entrepreneurship & Business Baltimore DC Maryland National

What kind of world do you actually want to build? A farewell challenge to the ecosystem

Written by Sameer Rao October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government Baltimore

These 8 companies are getting a piece of Maryland’s new $300 million IT contract

Written by Sameer Rao August 29, 2025September 21, 2025

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government Baltimore

Baltimore will keep CIAA tournament through 2029, officials announce

Written by Sameer Rao June 18, 2025July 21, 2025

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Civic Tech, Policy & Government Baltimore

Equitech Tuesday ended after 200 meetups. Now, organizers want Baltimore’s input on what’s next.

Written by Sameer Rao June 11, 2025July 21, 2025

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Entrepreneurship & Business National

Most companies don’t IPO, so here’s how to plan for your likely exit

Written by Sameer Rao June 8, 2025July 21, 2025

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Entrepreneurship & Business National

‘Be yourself:’ VCs want founders to tell authentic and urgent stories

Written by Sameer Rao June 5, 2025September 21, 2025

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Civic News Baltimore

Industry leaders celebrate Baltimore’s ‘bold moves’ in biotech, sports and higher ed

Written by Sameer Rao May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

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Civic News Baltimore DC Delaware Philly Pittsburgh

Ecosystem building is more than a buzzword — it’s a full-time job

Written by Sameer Rao May 24, 2025May 25, 2025

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Civic News Baltimore DC

Experts split on how to handle AI’s role in US-China relations

Written by Sameer Rao May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Professional Development Baltimore

Meet our new reporter: Baltimore County native brings global experience to covering Maryland’s digital divide

Written by Sameer Rao May 21, 2025May 21, 2025