—  Kaela, Technical.ly lead reporter in Baltimore and DC

After four years and more than 200 convenings, UpSurge Baltimore gave its signature meetup a heartfelt sendoff.

Several dozen innovation scene players gathered downtown yesterday evening to share stories of what Equitech Tuesday did for them, from a chance to promote their ventures to a meet-cute with their future spouses. 

But neither the meetup's end nor UpSurge's merger with the Greater Baltimore Committee means a full stop to their events for the innovation economy together. Kory Bailey, the meetup's creator, plans to bring programming back this fall. What that looks like depends on what the community says it wants. Continue reading ... 

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Techstars will host five more programs in the region. Participating startups can also expect up to $220,000 in investment instead of the previous $120,000.

Managing director Nick Culbertson said this during the accelerator’s inaugural demo day, where eight companies hailing from Argentina to Pittsburgh pitched their startups.

No companies in this cohort were from Baltimore, and Culbertson acknowledged that. 

“We really want companies in Baltimore to apply,” Culbertson told the crowd. However, he added, “It’s not just about Baltimore companies. Many of the companies who came here, came here because of the resources we have to offer, because of the ecosystem we have provided.” Continue reading ... 

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