In April 2026, a delegation from TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, arrived in Taiwan with a purpose: to deepen ties, unlock investment opportunities and build lasting bridges between two thriving innovation ecosystems.
Before working at TEDCO, I always associated stewardship with financial responsibility. In my mind, it was something mostly comprised of managing resources carefully, protecting investments, and making smart decisions with limited capital.
Investing, at its core, is both an art and a discipline—one that comes with intense pressure and constant decision-making. Let’s be honest, the investment world often feels like a race toward securing funding, yet funding is merely the starting point, not the finish line.
Here we are in the 2nd month of 2026; as we prepare for this calendar year and the legislative session, I am rejuvenated by what we have done and what the future holds.
As mentioned before, the next few CEO messages will be leveraging past communications. After reviewing the past December messages, I decided I would like to use all of them as the basis for this one, since there seems to be a thread I would like to bring forward.
Growing up, my parents told me two things about life that remain true. First, success comes from consistent hard work and honest effort, and second, my community will help make success a reality in ways I cannot do alone.
“Be the change you want to see” is a saying that has been passed down through generations, inviting us to take ownership and responsibility for shaping the world around us. This is not always easy.
At TEDCO, respect is a core value and a guiding principle of our philosophy. We uphold a culture of respect at work, within our communities, and nationally.
In the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in communities like Prince George’s County, the time has come to rethink one of the most entrenched beliefs in business strategy: the idea of competitive advantage.
This is the time of year when Troy gives others the opportunity to share their voice and words of wisdom, which I happily volunteered to do. Contemplating a topic, I began with ideas sparked by Teddy and Troy at the CEO-for-a-day staff meeting, but then it hit me that it was Memorial Day.
How many of you know there are 14 books in the Oz universe by L. Frank Baum? The first of the series, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900, the last, Glinda of Oz, released in 1920.
March has arrived, bringing with it the first signs of spring and the promise of longer, warmer days as the equinox approaches. March is a month filled with traditions and excitement, from March Madness for basketball fans to St.
