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Really liked something my next journalist interviewee, Kaela Roeder, said. Kaela writes for Technically, which covers local innovation economies in different parts of the country We were talking about her versatility, having previously covered LGBTQ issues, homelessness, and other subjects before transitioning to this beat. "I had a co-worker and she was writing this really intense story about this very complex policy ... And I said to her 'How do you know you'll have all the information you'll need. And she said, I'm a journalist. I'm gonna gather all the information that I can, talk to the people that I can and put out a story that informs people. I take that mindset in this job, covering something that I hadn't covered before. You can't be shy to pick up the phone and learn about what you're covering." Versatility ... it isn't as hard as you think, so long as you work at it. Good lesson for aspiring journalists. Kaela had other good lessons too - another notable one was was about learning to absorb a tough edit because it will make you a better journalist. Never forget to thank your editors. Next episode of The Journalism Salute podcast drops Monday.

Startups are choosing Delaware. And no, it's not just for our chickens. https://lnkd.in/eqiUAtWd Bronze Valley Technical.ly Holly Quinn Delaware Division of Small Business Delaware Prosperity Partnership

"You don't have to be 100% correct. You just have to be directionally consistent." That's the advice Dell Gines gave to Taylor Eubanks about ecosystem building — the point being that the work can be challenging and complex, but success ultimately depends on staying focused on addressing needs and solving problems. Check out this clip from the Technical.ly Builders Live podcast and subscribe at the link below 👇

How is the State of Maryland and Office of Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller using AI? "I see AI as a tool like any other technology," she said on Technical.ly Builders Live. "At the end of the day, this is about delivering for the people of Maryland." Check out this clip from our interview with Aruna Miller and listen to the whole podcast episode at the link in the comments 👇

Philly’s startup scene is strong, but founders say key gaps are holding them back. At a Technical.ly RealLIST dinner, entrepreneurs said the ecosystem offers broad, early-stage support but lacks industry-specific programming and resources for companies in the “in-between” growth stage. Founders also pointed to limited visibility and accessibility of state programs, like the Keystone Innovation Zone, and said the city could do more to create targeted pathways for tech startups. While longtime support organizations and meetup communities remain valuable, founders say navigating the ecosystem has become more fragmented, making it harder to find the right resources at the right time.

In 2018, the State of New Jersey launched the State Office of Innovation, which this January became codified in law as the New Jersey Innovation Authority — the first state to create a permanent Cabinet-level digital services team. During his time as CIO over the past two years, Dave Cole has worked to improve the lives of New Jersey residents through the use of data, collective intelligence, agile technology and tools such as AI. As technology becomes increasingly important to delivering government services and solving public problems, what has the agency accomplished so far and what can other states learn from it? Join us on Wednesday April 15 at 12:15 PM ET for a conversation with New Jersey CIO Dave Cole about what it means to have a codified and permanent state-level digital services team, how NJ is leveraging tech and AI to be more efficient and effective, what the private and public sectors can learn from each other, and more.

Join our conversation with Dave Cole from the New Jersey Innovation Authority today to hear how the State of New Jersey is deploying tech and AI to enhance government services. We'll be live at 12:15 PM ET right here 👇

Arlington Economic Development works to drive innovation, investment and business growth in one of the nation’s most dynamic and innovative communities. The org works with companies of all sizes from startups to global corporations, helping them launch, grow and compete while connecting them to talent, research institutions and the broader innovation ecosystem. Learn more about AED and connect at the link below 👇

What if startups could match with investors before raising a round? This high school student is building a tool to help that happen. In partnership with a UVA professor, DC student Ruhan Khanna analyzed 100,000 venture capital deals and ranked how well a company would work with an investor. His model uses factors like location, a VC firm’s thesis and past deals. Those factors determine “mismatch distance.” For example, if a startup is based in DC and its investor in California, that would result in a larger gap — meaning more friction between the founder and VC. The tool is already being tested by an accelerator in Charlottesville, and Khanna plans to keep it free as he develops it further. His research also found that later-stage companies may face more investor mismatch, and that even in the US where startup funding is highest, founder-investor alignment isn’t always strong.