Baltimore daily roundup: Medtech made in Baltimore; Sen. Sanders visits Morgan State; Humane Ai review debate

Medtech made in Baltimore

Steven Tropello, the emergency medicine doc who cofounded CoapTech, wanted his company to make his cutting-edge medical devices locally.

Last year he began a partnership LaunchPort, a medtech manufacturing accelerator in the Baltimore Peninsula, and it’s now paid off. The PUMA-G System, which involves magnetically aligned catheters, is now entirely produced in Baltimore.

➡️ Find out more about Tropello’s efforts to get his invention locally made

Empowering women in the workforce? We’re In

It’s still not easy to be a woman leader in IT, but Vanguard has been working to empower its female workforce. Not an empty claim — the women at the top testify to it.

“Vanguard is very unique from an employee perspective, in that we believe in the significance of balance. It is manifested in just about every aspect of what I experience on a day-to-day basis. We all produce hard and meaningful work that we’re passionate about, but the company supports us as humans, too,” said Jennifer Manry, Vanguard head of corporate systems.

➡️ Learn about Manry’s and two of her colleagues’ career journeys in this sponsored article.

News Incubator: What else to know today

• The 2024 Baltimore Banner Voter Guide, supported by a grant, may give residents the info they need to vote smart in the May 14 primary election. [The Baltimore Banner]

• Learn how Backpack Healthcare is making a difference in youth mental health! Their white paper addresses critical gaps in care accessibility and cultural sensitivity. Download it here:  [JHTV]

• Sen. Bernie Sanders and his team visited Morgan State University to explore its Nursing Department and discuss healthcare’s future with students. They toured the new MSU Health and Human Services Building, exploring cutting-edge medical training technology. [Morgan State University]

• Business Volunteers Maryland announced its GIVE 2024 Fellows. [Business Volunteers of Maryland/YouTube]

• The latest edition of “Thoughts on Tech & Things” from Mindgrub CTO Jason Perry discusses the release of the Humane Ai Pin, which has received many  negative reviews. He also highlights ChatGPT 4 Vision, which allows users to send images for AI-generated prompts. [Jason Perry]

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