Why no VC slowdown?; Small biz hackathon; Network effect + investing

Network effect maintains racial inequality. What do investors need to do about it?

By Christopher Wink

In the season two premiere of our investor education podcast Off the Sidelines, hear from author Kelly Hoey and venture capitalist Nasir Qadree.

Maryland hackathon invites big thinking for small businesses

By Stephen BabcockWith the Maryland Small Business Policy Hack-A-Thon, State Sen. Katie Fry Hester and the University of Maryland brought together teams to surface ideas for pandemic recovery from the public. They'll pitch legislators on Sept. 21.
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VC investment shows no signs of a pandemic slowdown

By Stephen BabcockThe third quarter of 2020 marked a recent high for venture activity across the U.S. Here's a closer look at cybersecurity deals, Maryland data and how investors adjusted in the pandemic.
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Fearless is matching donations to these 6 Baltimore nonprofits in support of racial equality

By Donte KirbyThe downtown software firm is matching up to $50,000 in individual donations for nine nonprofits in Baltimore and Montgomery, Alabama.
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Need startup funding? Here are 65 venture capital firms in the Baltimore-DC region

By Yukta GuttaThese VC firms span the Baltimore, D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. Whether you're seeking seed funding or raising a Series B, there's probably something here to propel your business.
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