Think globally, act locally. But where to invest?

By ImpactPHL Perspectives

Should you direct your capital to areas that you best understand, or should you make allocation decisions based on some other criteria? Consider these pros and cons.

Power Moves: DataTribe’s John Funge on his new managing director role and a key learning for startups

By Stephen BabcockPlus, CareFirst's Healthworx has a new director of innovation, and more leadership moves at Innovation Works, Catalio Capital Management and Baltimore Homecoming.
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McKeever Conwell launched a VC fund to address a gap for founders at the earliest stages

By Donte KirbyWith RareBreed Ventures, Conwell plans to invest in companies outside the biggest tech hubs at the pre-seed stage. He's applying experience investing with TEDCO and founding companies to build a pre-seed fund.
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Economists are tracking these indicators to understand the recession and the election

By Stephen BabcockPlus, Comptroller Peter Franchot criticizes Gov. Larry Hogan's small business relief package. Here's a look at highlights from the Greater Baltimore Committee's Economic Outlook Conference.
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From gotcha to collaboration: CitiStat’s growing pains in Baltimore offer lessons for data-driven government

By Donte KirbyBaltimore was a pioneer in implementing data-driven management in local government, but over 20 years it wasn't always embraced. The lesson? Culture and leadership matter.
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