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

civic

Feb. 19, 2018 12:54 pm

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

By Christopher Wink / staff

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 / staff

“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 / staff

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

business

Mar. 28, 2017 12:35 pm

Former DEDO chief Alan Levin has some thoughts on supporting startups

By Christopher Wink / staff

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 / staff

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

business

Feb. 16, 2017 12:58 pm

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

By Christopher Wink / staff

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

ING Direct’s orange just might be the official color of Delaware’s tech startups

business

Jan. 17, 2017 11:38 am

ING Direct’s orange just might be the official color of Delaware’s tech startups

By Christopher Wink / staff

Several veterans of the banking giant who have turned Delaware tech founders have been inspired by hex code #ff6600.

11 ING Direct alumni who are leading Delaware’s tech sector

business

Dec. 29, 2016 10:20 am

11 ING Direct alumni who are leading Delaware’s tech sector

By Christopher Wink / staff

Every tech business hub starts with a community of spinouts. Here is one of Delaware's.

Inside the far-reaching effort to ‘reinvent’ Delaware’s economy

business

Nov. 18, 2016 12:51 pm

Inside the far-reaching effort to ‘reinvent’ Delaware’s economy

By Christopher Wink / staff

Reinventing Delaware is a wide-ranging group of stakeholders looking to build a new tech-savvy workforce in the First State. Here's what they've accomplished so far.

Why do so many banks have offices in Wilmington?

business

Nov. 18, 2016 12:21 pm

Why do so many banks have offices in Wilmington?

By Christopher Wink / staff

It's a tale of government and corporate intrigue, led by — who else? — a duPont in the late 1970s.