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Can Seattle’s legacy of innovation support new generations of entrepreneurs?
The region is top-tier, but a new Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center report highlights that the cost of living and rigid networks can make the first mile hard.
How i got here
A research job at CMU led Cara Jones to her calling — now she’s using AI to fight human trafficking
Jones shares how more than a decade of experience led her to testify before Congress on the role of data analytics in law enforcement in this edition of How I Got Here.
How a Peabody professor blends technology, teaching and music creation
The Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute professor worked as a technical writer before transitioning into composing full time.
Data viz meetups are helping jobseekers in DC, thanks to dedicated technologists
“Nobody needs an AI tool. They need a better way to get to XYZ,” said Leslie Welch, a SHI International data architect who dedicates time to mentorship.
Karina Sotnik shaped Silicon Valley’s global expansion. Now, her firm is bringing companies from around the world to Philly.
The WorldUpstart founder leverages decades of experience to help foreign businesses come to the US, she told Technical.ly in the latest How I Got Here.
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Latest federal government news
How AI and social media sites are still collecting kids’ data despite privacy laws
Big Tech companies can still sidestep COPPA with a few key additions to their terms of service, an adjunct professor and AI founder writes.
PA Sen. McCormick introduces bill to raise crowdfunding limits for startups
The bipartisan ACCESS Act would delay accounting requirements until companies hit $250,000.
Federal innovation funding in 2026: What ecosystem builders need to know now
Here’s how Congress is shaping CHIPS Act initiatives, NSF Engines and Tech Hubs nationwide, explained by an innovation ecosystem expert.
Offense vs. defense: Why neither approach works for AI regulation
Striking the right balance requires knowing when to act fast and when to safeguard people and systems, an AI business consulting founder writes.
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