Ogunsanya is joining the steering committee of the coalition that's seeking to build an inclusive tech workforce. He thinks MindStand can add education and tech tools for members.

At Baltimore Data Week, a session offered a look at two recently-launched tools: The City's directory of minority and women-owned businesses, and the EcoMap-built Mayland Entrepreneur Hub.

Visit Baltimore is looking to help more diverse professionals break into the tourism industry. The 600-hour, paid internship comes through a partnership with Tourism Economics.

The UMB Student Social Venture Fund aims to provide structured financial support to promising social entrepreneurs. The seed grants were supported by local entrepreneurs.

Through its skillCONNECT program, Business Volunteers Maryland connected T. Rowe's talent with four local orgs working for racial equity.

The Federal Hill tech center will have its first IRL programming since the pandemic began, with recently-hired tech center manager Robort Moore spearheading the summer camp activities.

Squadra Ventures' Carlos Bello offers five resources to support the LGBTQ+ startup ecosystem.

The org is offering a summer of workshops and camps ahead of this September's hackathon. A goal, says founder LaKisha Greenwade: To expand opportunity in wearable technology for Black and Brown technologists.

“By making membership simpler, cheaper, and easier to understand, we are continuing to put the means of production within the reach of anyone," said April Lewis, director of community and culture.

Kirby discussed recent reporting on the city's video game community, and bubblegum.