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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If Delaware wants its story told, we need to do something about it. Now.

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Jan. 28, 2020 1:21 pm

If Delaware wants its story told, we need to do something about it. Now.

By Christopher Wink /

The future of local journalism in Delaware is worse than you think, and getting worse. This outlines the national problem, why it's particularly bad in Delaware and what we can do about it.

Introducing ‘Off the Sidelines,’ a new podcast series about startup investing

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Nov. 27, 2019 10:01 am

Introducing ‘Off the Sidelines,’ a new podcast series about startup investing

By Christopher Wink /

Technical.ly partnered with Project Entrepreneur, a program by UBS, for the 10-episode pilot season.

Congratulations, graduates. Now begin your lifetime of learning

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Jun. 24, 2019 4:02 pm

Congratulations, graduates. Now begin your lifetime of learning

By Christopher Wink /

To thrive in today's changing economy, you'll need to always add to your skills. Here's what Technical.ly's CEO told new IT Works graduates.

Delaware’s Labor Secretary wants to invest in transit, talent and ‘seeds’

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Nov. 7, 2018 12:00 pm

Delaware’s Labor Secretary wants to invest in transit, talent and ‘seeds’

By Christopher Wink /

Speaking during Delaware Innovation Week, Cerron Cade gave some real talk on why Amazon wasn't going to come here. We pulled a bunch of data to help explain what it all means.

Here’s the case for why Delaware is better off embracing Philadelphia

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Feb. 19, 2018 12:54 pm

Here’s the case for why Delaware is better off embracing Philadelphia

By Christopher Wink /

More than 60,000 people commute daily between Delaware and Pennsylvania. The two states, and especially Wilmington and Philadelphia, are more connected than you think.

Want venture capital? Think from the investor’s perspective

business

Feb. 13, 2018 12:58 pm

Want venture capital? Think from the investor’s perspective

By Christopher Wink /

“No investor cares about you first. They want a return,” said adviser Frank DeSantis. “The more entrepreneurs in Delaware who know that, the better.”

You can now become a Technical.ly member

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Jan. 22, 2018 9:19 am

You can now become a Technical.ly member

By Christopher Wink /

Join our brand-new membership program and help create the Delaware news you deserve.

Former DEDO chief Alan Levin has some thoughts on supporting startups

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Mar. 28, 2017 12:35 pm

Former DEDO chief Alan Levin has some thoughts on supporting startups

By Christopher Wink /

Almost two years after leaving his prominent economic development role, the man who led former Governor Jack Markell's post-recession business building strategy shared his perspective.

Here’s a cold, hard look at retaining young entrepreneurs in Delaware

business

Mar. 24, 2017 12:19 pm

Here’s a cold, hard look at retaining young entrepreneurs in Delaware

By Christopher Wink /

Four Delaware native entrepreneurs were asked if they've ever thought and leaving. What they said can teach you something about retention.

Here are the 10 most exciting startups in Delaware right now: realLIST 2017

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Feb. 16, 2017 12:58 pm

Here are the 10 most exciting startups in Delaware right now: realLIST 2017

By Christopher Wink /

From a pair of medical device companies and lots of University of Delaware influence, here are 10 tech startups we're following most closely.