Alongside Boeing, here’s who else has followed Amazon to the DMV
Boeing's not the only one to jump on the DMV train. As it turns out, a number of companies have made NoVa their home over the past few years.
What local founders have started influential companies that spawned others by going public and creating employee wealth, spinning off new technology, or otherwise encouraging entrepreneurship within its own ranks? How can local economies support startup flywheels? When’s the best time for an employee to become a founder, and how should they do it?
But also: Going forward, do these "tech mafias" matter as much to startup ecosystems as they once did? Does the term even really apply anymore? What models should replace them, if any, to make sure that networks promote ecosystem growth that benefits all?
In May 2022, Evolution of a Tech Scene Month, Technical.ly is focusing extra reporting on the history of our local tech communities, anchored by the idea is that an alumni network is powerful. One successful company can spawn alumni who go on to found other successful companies — with plenty of lessons for the next generation.
Plus, look for the 2022 edition of Technical.ly’s annual RealLIST Connectors tracking the most connective tech community members in each of our markets.
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Founders, entrepreneurs and technologists from throughout Baltimore share career advice from and give flowers to the mentors and supervisors that helped them along the way.
Boeing's not the only one to jump on the DMV train. As it turns out, a number of companies have made NoVa their home over the past few years.
The SaaS company's team members shared the secrets of the cofounders’ leadership styles that make them bosses to look up to.
"There are so many reasons that brought us to this decision, but they boil down to a painful yet ultimately liberating realization: We are both ready to move on," Natalie and Chris Nagele said.
It's the return of the list spotlighting the people opening doors and bringing others together around the tech communities of Philly, Baltimore, DC and Delaware — and the launch of our Pittsburgh list, too.
May is Technical.ly's Evolution of a Tech Scene Month. Keep an eye out for stories about the successful local companies that spawned more, and what the power of alumni networks may look like in an era of increasing attention toward tech ecosystem inclusion.