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World Lens by WTCIFrom Maryland to the World: TEDCO's Strategy for Economic Impact That SticksTroy LeMaille-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, joins host Michelle Evans to challenge everything we think we know about economic development. From $50 million partnerships with Taiwan and South Korea to directing 50% of investments toward historically under-invested markets, Troy reveals TEDCO's strategy for transforming Maryland's federal dependency from one of reliance to something more sustainable. Plus: the four S's of economic development, why cyber-agriculture is the next frontier, and how a digital concierge will soon guide Maryland entrepreneurs through their growth journey with 95% predictive accuracy.
2025-12-2233 min
Maryland State News and Info DailyMaryland Assembly Convenes Special Session to Elect New House Speaker Amid Policy Shifts and Economic OptimismMarylands General Assembly convened a special session today to elect a new House Speaker following Adrienne A. Jones departure, with Joseline Peña-Melnyk expected to be nominated, according to Delmarva Now and WYPR reports. This comes amid debates on mid-cycle redistricting, though a UMBC poll shows listeners prioritize affordability over map changes. In politics, Delegate Harry Bhandari highlighted discussions with the Maryland Board of Physicians on patient safety and licensing for the 2026 session, while the Comptrollers Office proposed sales tax updates aligning with new 3% data taxes and Public Information Act fees, per their December 12 announcement.On the economic f...
2025-12-1602 min
AKA InnovationTroy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, Maryland’s Technology Development CorporationHost Anne Khademian is joined by Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO—Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies—LeMaile-Stovall leads the organization’s mission to support economic empowerment through the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.
2025-10-1541 min
Baltimore Job Market ReportBaltimore's Job Market: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Uncertain TimesBaltimore’s job market in summer 2025 is experiencing both opportunities and challenges shaped by national economic trends and local developments. According to recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data summarized by outlets such as WBAL, job growth has slowed considerably nationwide, with employers hiring at their slowest pace since 2020 and only about 35,000 jobs added monthly across the country for the three months ending in July. Regional data for Baltimore are somewhat fragmented, but the Washington D.C.–Baltimore corridor remains a major employment hub, supporting diverse workforces in government, healthcare, education, technology, and life sciences.Life sciences rema...
2025-08-0803 min
The Transfer Files: Inside the World of Federal InnovationStephen Auvil: Advancing Innovation Between Labs and StartupsWhat would happen if federal labs started driving regional economies, not just research papers? That's exactly what today's guest, Stephen Auvil, is exploring every day at TEDCO, where he serves as Chief Federal Engagement Officer. Stephen’s had quite the journey, spending years figuring out how scientific discoveries can actually make their way out of labs and into the market. He shares some fascinating stories and practical insights on how it all works behind the scenes.Stephen’s path began when an MBA class unexpectedly ignited his interest in combining science and business, shaping a career that took...
2025-06-2433 min
The Monthly BlendTEDCO Transforms the Maryland Startup Ecosystem As 2024 comes to an end, CEO of TEDCO Troy LeMaile-Stovall talks to co-hosts Anthony & Tien about all the changes that have been ushered in since he started 4 years ago, how much our ecosystem has grown yet we still need to work on that "muscle memory," and how the entrepreneurial journey is far from linear! Check out this great episode and learn more about TEDCO's great resources as the State of Maryland's venture arm as well as its plans for 2025.
2024-12-1933 min
Epic Dad Legacy103 I ALEX WASSOM I Stronger Than Your Pain
Today we’ve got on Alex Wassom.
Alex is a husband, a father to three girls, and soon to be one boy, an author of the book “Stronger than Your Pain”, and men’s coach.
Alex is focused on helping men maximize their live’s by mastering themselves. Utilizing his FYT Methodology (Forging Your Transformation), Alex aims to create a community of mentally strong and capable individuals who not only develop the “strength for you,” but expand themselves to have the “strength for two.”
During this chat Alex and I discuss:
The relations...
2024-03-181h 09Epic Dad Legacy102 I GABE ARNOLD - What it means to be a dadToday I sit down with my good friend Gabe Arnold.
Gabe is a husband a father, owner of Business Marketing Engine, and a great friend.
I first met Gabe at a marketing event a few years back, and after sharing a cold plunge, a hot tub session, and some deep conversations - I knew that Gabe was the my type of guy.
In this episode Gabe and I connect on what it means to be a father, how both of our lives have changed since becoming one, and the lessons we are trying to...
2024-03-111h 17Epic Dad Legacy101 I BRANDON HOROHO - Knives, Hunting, and Traditional Values w/ Brandon Horoho from the Montana Knife Company
Today we’ve got on Brandon Horoho.
Brandon is a husband, father, and co-owner of the Montana Knife Company. I really love the Montana Knife Company, and the values they stand for. In today’s day and age, it is easy for brands and companies to sway with the wind - changing their values to make a quick buck. It’s much more difficult to plant your flag in the ground, state boldly and courageously what you stand for, and build a true culture.
In this episode we talk about:
How Montana...
2024-03-041h 05Epic Dad Legacy100 I KYLE CARNOHAN - Step into Your Purpose and Become Superhuman
Today I’ve got on Kyle Carnohan.
Kyle is the founder and leader of the movement Superhuman Fathers. Superhuman Fathers started as a fitness program to help get Kyle’s firefighter friends into shape, but quickly evolved into a massive movement helping Dads all across the world to start fulfilling their potential.
Every time I talk with Kyle, I feel like I level up as a human being and get clarity on my purpose.
Today Kyle and I talk about:
The real reason you feel stuck and how to break ou...
2024-02-261h 14Epic Dad Legacy99 I Why you don’t see long term results [Friday Dad Talk]When we try to make a meaningful change in our lives - whether that’s in our fitness journey, our business, or our relationships, we all go through the same 6 step process of change.
In today’s Friday Dad Talk episode I go over this process, and why you continue to stay stuck.
If you’re ready to start becoming the husband, father, and man you are called to be here’s 3 ways you can get started.
1 - Join our Free Epic Dad Crew Community
Inside the Crew you will get...
2024-02-2313 minEpic Dad Legacy98 I LIVE Epic Dad Crew Call w/ Jake Blanchard
Join us inside the Epic Dad Crew live monthly community call w/ Jake Blanchard.
Each month inside the Epic Dad Crew, we meet as a tribe, talk through tips and strategies on how you can become the husband, father, and man you are called to be.
During this month’s community call - we sit down with recent podcast guest Jake Blanchard and deep dive with Q&A.
If you’re ready to start becoming the husband, father, and man you are called to be here’s 3 ways you can...
2024-02-1939 minEpic Dad Legacy97 I JAKE BLANCHARD - Men like us need competition and community to thrive
Today we’ve got on my good friend Jake Blanchard. Jake is a husband, father, entrepreneur, podcaster, and a great friend.
I originally met Jake at a George Bryant marketing event, and after running into each other at 5AM in the gym the first morning, I knew we were cut from the same cloth.
Jake is a graduate of the Modern Day Knight Project - a men’s 75 hour crucible event put on by the likes of Bedros Keullian, Ray Care, Steve Eckert, and Matt Schneider.
Jake also hosts the Jake Blancha...
2024-02-121h 25Epic Dad Legacy96 I How to Program Your Kids’ Mind for Success
On today’s Friday Dad Talk episode, I talk about the importance of positively wiring your child’s mind in the first 7 years of life.
We all are the result of our beliefs and thought patterns. And these are often formed early in childhood by our parents.
Today I talk through 4 strategies you can use to make sure those beliefs and thought patterns are positive.
If you’re ready to start becoming the husband, father, and man you are called to be here’s 3 ways you can get started. ...
2024-02-0908 minEpic Dad Legacy95 I ANDRE CREWS - Fitness and Fatherhood with the Fittest Trainer in the WorldAndre is a husband, father, gym owner, trainer, and was named the fittest trainer in the world by men’s health magazine.
I connected with Andre after seeing a video of him deadlifting way more than I can on the internet… but what really piqued my interest is how he is using fitness as a tool to help him become a better father.
Today Andre and I talk about the importance of fitness for busy dads, tips and strategies on how we can become more fit, the types of foods we should be eating, and how we...
2024-02-051h 00Epic Dad Legacy94 I JORDO MEDERICH - How do we balance business achievement with family?
Today I’ve got on Jordo Mederich.
Jordo is a husband, father, and business owner. Jordo is the founder of DropFunnels, which is an all-in-one marketing solution to get you online with a website in minutes.
I wanted to have a discussion with Jordo because his approach to balancing entrepreneurship and fatherhood is one that I agree with, and I was curious as to how he can find that balance.
All of us, whether you are a business owner or not, are looking for some...
2024-01-291h 08Epic Dad Legacy93 I Be, Do, Have - Changing your Mindset [Friday Dad Talk]We always tell ourselves, I'll be happy when... I'll be content when...
As high performing Dads, we are always striving for the next thing. But it's easy to fall into the trap of never being satisfied.
But time goes by... whether we want it to or not.
Today, I talk about shifting your mindset to a be, do, have strategy.
If you’re ready to start becoming the husband, father, and man you are called to be here’s 3 ways...
2024-01-2612 minEpic Dad Legacy92 I NICK KRANTZ - Simplicity Fuels ConsistencyToday I’ve got on Nick Krantz.
Nick is a husband, father, and online fitness and nutrition coach - better known by his handle neurofitnick
Nick has suffered over 17 concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), beginning in high school as a football player, with numerous concussions continuing through his playing career and long after. After trying everything the doctor’s could throw his way, Nick found hope and recovery through more natural and holistic methods - which we will discuss today.
Along this path to self-recovery, Nick learned...
2024-01-2257 minEpic Dad Legacy91 I When Self Development become Family Sabotage [Friday Dad Talk]Discipline, routines, habits, and self development are key to growth. And growth enables you to show up as a better person than you were before.
But sometimes we can take it to the extreme - sacrificing family time to “pour into ourselves”.
At the end of the day - our job as Dads is to sacrifice what is important to us for what is important to the family. You need to be “filling up your cup” so that you can show up for your family, but never at the expense of your family.
Today we ta...
2024-01-1910 minEpic Dad Legacy90 I BRIAN BOGERT - Take Out your TrashToday we’ve got on Brian Bogert. Brian is a good friend that I have known for a couple of years, and every time I speak with him I feel like I grow as a person.
Brian has the unique ability to call our what’s really going on in your mind, and challenge your belief systems, and ultimately build you into a better person.
Brian’s story starts with him as a boy, where a tragic accident left caused his left arm to be completely severed from his body. Af...
2024-01-151h 14Epic Dad Legacy89 I Overcoming Limiting Beliefs [Friday Dad Talk]When we are trying to do amazing things, it's easy for us to feel like we are not good enough, smart enough, or qualified for the task. We are all guilty of having limiting beliefs.
On this episode I go over the 3 reasons we have limiting beliefs, and what you can do to overcome them.
If you’re ready to start becoming the husband, father, and man you are called to be here’s 3 ways you can get started.
1 - Join our Free Epic Dad Cr...
2024-01-1219 minEpic Dad Legacy88 I GEORGE HAYWORTH - Fixing the Wounds of FatherlessnessToday we’ve got on my good friend George Hayworth from the Present Fathers Podcast.
George is a husband, father, combat veteran, and host of the Present Fathers Podcast. Their mission is to equip fathers to build legacies, making a positive impact in our society.
On this episode we talk about:
- The impact of fatherlessness on society and culture
- The importance of true masculinity in fatherhood
- The generational impact of your decision to lead as a father
- The imp...
2024-01-081h 04Epic Dad Legacy87 I The Opposition Doesn't Want you to Change [Friday Dad Talk]Today we've got a Friday Dad Talk Episode - down and dirty, and super tactical.
It's the first week of January, and by the stats 23% of you have already given up on your New Years Resolution...
When you decide to make changes for the better, it is not going to be easy. The opposition (whoever you want to place in that bucket), is going to make things hard for you.
That is a sign that you are on the right path. Push through.
2024-01-0506 minEpic Dad Legacy85 - 5 Big Lessons from my First Marathon [Friday Dad Talk]A few weeks ago I ran my first marathon - and these are my top 5 takeaways from it:
1) Run your Race - comparison is the thief of joy
2) We are the Stories we Tell Ourselves - our thoughts dictate our behaviors and actions
3) Say in Momentum - hard things are harder if you stop
4) Know your Why - your cause needs to be bigger than yourself
5) You are Capable of Way More than you Think - with consistent effort, anything is possible
2023-12-2219 min
The Rising Father Podcast With Chris RodackFather Makes Epic Dad Brand With Drew CampPodcast #26 Father Makes Epic Dad Brand With Drew Camp
Summary
Drew Camp is a Dad of 3, combat veteran, and the founder of The Epic Dad Co. (TEDCO). TEDCO is a brand that has a mission of changing the culture by helping Dads level up their game and become the husbands, fathers, and men they are called to be. Founded in 2021, TEDCO creates 100% natural supplements that help Dads become better athletes, leaders, and providers. TEDCO believes that the best way to change the culture is to change yourself first.
Free Training...
2023-05-0451 minEpic Dad Legacy48 - Being a Dad is a Team Sport w/ Rod Richard from the 4 Fit Fatherhood PodcastToday I have on Rod Richard from the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast.
Rod is a former major league baseball trainer for the New York Mets, and has worked in the physical fitness and training space for all of his adult life.
But believe it or not, getting in shape is not what this episode is about.
No - when Rod had his first child he was working for the Mets as their strength and conditioning coach, and on he was the road 9 months out of the year.
2023-03-061h 10Epic Dad Legacy46 - How to Have More Sex in Your Marriage w/ Keith YackeyToday I sit down with Keith Yackey.
Keith is the owner of the men's coaching group "Married Game" and has helped hundreds of Dads become the most attractive version of themselves and level up their sex game in their marriage.
When we first get married, things are fresh and new, and we are still in that honeymoon phase - we’re still flirting and going out on dates, and that physical attractiveness is a big driver in our marriage.
Hence - we’re probably having...
2023-02-2754 minEpic Dad Legacy45 - [Dad Talk] Take on the Identity of Who You Want to BecomeWho are you showing up as when you walk through the door after work?
Are you showing up as "work dad" - or are you showing up as the Dad that your family needs?
In this episode, we go over how to take on an alter ego to literally become a different person, and show up as who you need to be in different moments of impact of your life.
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2023-02-2410 min
Dad the ManDREW CAMP - Building a business as a busy dad, Working out with kids, Filling your bucket first, and Leaving and Epic Dad LegacyJOIN THE DAD THE MAN FACEBOOK GROUP --> CLICK HERE
2023-02-2248 minEpic Dad Legacy44 - Become Harder to Kill, Easier to Love, & Equipped to Lead w/ Curt StorringToday I sit down with Curt Storring from Dad.Work.
If you don’t know Curt…
He helps entrepreneur dads become as successful at home as they are in business.
He is the founder of the Dad.Work podcast, which is one of my favorites and one of the few that I listen to on a regular basis.
He uses his Family Foundation Formula to teach men all across the world how to earn the trust, respect, love, and support from their families to build the life they want.
Curt...
2023-02-2048 minEpic Dad Legacy43 - [Dad Talk] Are you striving or settling? Your kids are watching. + "Am I an Asshole Dad?"When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? Chances are your parents told you that you could achieve whatever you wanted. So why haven't you. Why haven't they?
In today's "Dad Talk" we discuss leading your kids by EXAMPLE, showing up with action, not just with empty words.
Plus in today's "Am I an Asshole Dad?" segment - a Dad makes his family sign a contract to take care of the family dog. When they don't hold up their end of the bargain and Dad kicks the dog to the curb... is he an a...
2023-02-1910 minEpic Dad Legacy42 - Become Relentless in Your Pursuit of Suffering w/ Ryan Carnohan from Superhuman FathersToday I sit down with Ryan Carnohan.
Ryan is the president and head coach of the coaching program Superhuman Fathers. If you haven’t heard of Superhuman Fathers, then you are living under a rock.
They focus on helping Dads achieve their potential in all areas of their lives, and the physical transformations they deliver consistently to their clients are just ridiculous.
Now Ryan goes by the title of “the world’s greatest hype man” and has abs that would make any dad jealous - but that wasn’t always the case. Not long ago R...
2023-02-131h 12
Mentorship MattersEp. 16: How HBCUs build the next generation of diverse leaders, feat. Dr. Anthony Jenkins, Coppin StateAnthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., became the eighth President of Coppin State University (CSU) on May 26, 2020. A respected higher education leader, he is an advocate committed to creating opportunities for all students, especially those from underrepresented communities.He is a champion of public policy issues that foster meaningful dialogue within the landscape of higher education. President Jenkins has delivered keynote addresses to audiences across the United States and internationally. His speeches, research, presentations, and publications have been focused on economic development, crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, leadership, African-American male initiatives, social justice, first-generation college students, funding...
2023-02-0628 min
Partnering Leadership227 Economic Development by Building an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem and Paving the Path for Startups with Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO| Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies. Troy LeMaile-Stovall has led the organization to cultivate an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.In this conversation, Troy LeMaile-Stovall discusses his upbringing and how it has impacted the kind of leader he is today. He shares how his experience as a Texan and a Catholic has shaped his leadership style and how he looks to have a greater impact as he leads TEDCO into the future.Troy LeMaile-Stovall describes three defining moments in his life: coming...
2023-01-1048 min
The Tapt Market PodcastTEDco = Being a good Dad might sound easy until there is Dad Sh!t to do!In today’s world our guest on this episode, Drew Camp of The Epic Dad Company, is talking about the importance of fatherhood, and helping modern dads reach their goals, set a good example, and live a better life with a boost from his supplement company and products. On this episode we dig into how Drew got started, what has been working to grow the company so far, how his initial pre-workout product has gone, and what is next for building the brand. You can find and support TEDco Here - https://www.theepicdad.com/ or on Amazon Here...
2023-01-1040 min
The Daily Draft PodcastEp. 205: Making Fitness a Part of Fatherhood with TEDCO Founder, Drew CampMake 2023 the year you go all in on transforming your mindset, physique, and overall health + that of your family. Today I was joined by Drew Camp to talk about the need for fitness in families and how a family man must balance his mission and duties with the lives he leads. Drew Camp is a husband, Father of 3, Combat Veteran, and The Epic Dad Co. (TEDCO) founder. TEDCO is a supplement company that aims to change the culture by creating more epic Dads. Founded in 2021, TEDCO creates 100% natural supplements that help Dads become...
2022-12-3053 minThe Daily Draft PodcastEp. 205: Making Fitness a Part of Fatherhood with TEDCO Founder, Drew CampMake 2023 the year you go all in on transforming your mindset, physique, and overall health + that of your family. Today I was joined by Drew Camp to talk about the need for fitness in families and how a family man must balance his mission and duties with the lives he leads. Drew Camp is a husband, Father of 3, Combat Veteran, and The Epic Dad Co. (TEDCO) founder. TEDCO is a supplement company that aims to change the culture by creating more epic Dads. Founded in 2021, TEDCO creates 100% natural supplements that help Dads become...
2022-12-3053 min
The Road Untraveled: VC Perspectives with Brian HollinsThe King of Twitter | Mac Conwell on Building Rarebreed VenturesKey takeaways:
--Your limit to opportunities is your own mindset.
--Founders should build their network consistently over time. It will help you understand the fundraising journey, and bring you honest feedback about how long the journey will take.
--Early stage investors are "founder evaluators" more so than "business evaluators". Help them believe you have the network, skills, grit, intelligence and flexibility it takes to get you to the Series B and beyond.
Mac Concell - Rarebreed Ventures
Mckeever E. (Mac) Conwell, 2nd, is a Baltimore native a...
2022-11-2929 min
Epic Dad Legacy31 - How Doing Hard Things Prepares you For Life's Challenges w/ Jason KhalipaToday I sit down and chat with Jason Khalipa.
Jason is a CrossFit games competitor, both in individual and team events for 8 consecutive years, owner of NCFIT, which is hybrid of physical gym locations and custom programming, a philanthropist, involved with the Never Ever Give Up Foundation and the Apogee program, and host of Effort Over Everything podcast.
Jason has an incredible story, and one where the foundation of doing hard things has led him and his family through some extreme adversity. During this episode we chat about the type of commitment it takes to compet...
2022-10-1658 minEpic Dad Legacy30 - Staying in Momentum (Epic Dad Crew Live Chat)This is a clip from our Epic Dad Crew private Facebook Group where we meet every Thursday to talk about how we can level up as Dads, and become the best husbands, fathers, and men we can be.
During this live, we talk about how you can use accountability to stack wins and stay in momentum.
One of the hardest things to do is hold YOURSELF accountable; however we can hold ourselves accountable to SOMEONE ELSE much easier.
Get an accountability buddy today.
If you want to join in on these disc...
2022-09-2510 min
The Entrepreneur Spotlight Show with Andy JacobTroy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO, TEDCO, A DotCom Magazine InterviewAbout Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall and TEDCO:
As the CEO of TEDCO—Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies—Troy leads the organization’s mission to support economic development through the cultivation of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. He brings to bear more than 25 years of experience in investment management, higher education, telecommunications, information/communication technology, and management consulting in this leadership role.
Prior to joining TEDCO, Troy was the chief operating officer at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the nation’s only urban land-grant university. UDC encompasses a six-site community college, a four-year...
2022-09-2025 minEpic Dad Legacy29 - Vaccine Refusals, Standing on Principle, and Biblical Masculinity w/ Ray de la NuezToday I sit down with Ray de la Nuez.
Ray is an active duty Marine Officer, owner of Becoming Men, and host of the Becoming Men Podcast.
Ray helps men all over the world become the authentic, confident, disciplined and faithful men they were created to be.
Today we chat about the military's vaccine mandate and how we are reacting to it, how to be a man of principle in these crazy times, and how Jesus was the ultimate example of masculinity.
Check out Ray's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/raydelan...
2022-09-1953 minEpic Dad Legacy28 - Take Control of Your Kid's Education w/ Matt BeaudreauToday I sit down with Matt Beaudreau.
Matt spent years in academia as a teacher and administrator, and knows the education system in an out. This ultimately led him to leave and found Acton Academy, an alternative to the public education system.
Matt also co-founded Apogee, an online mentorship program that provides young men with the ideals they need to become strong, successful leaders.
Matt and I discuss the current state of the education system, what options exist for parents, the difference between education and schooling, and how you can be more involved in you...
2022-09-111h 04Epic Dad Legacy27 - From Arrested 17 Times Before he was 18 to CEO of an 8 Figure Business w/ Chris CavalliniToday I sit down and have a chat with Chris Cavallini.
Chris is a business owner, speaker, philanthropist, runs the $10M a year business Nutrition Solutions, has been featured in Forbes magazine 5 times, and all around awesome dude.
In addition to running his company, Chris works tirelessly to help other men all around the world become the best versions of themselves by getting them out of their comfort zone.
Chris is the first to tell you he is not a Dad, but his challenging experiences through childhood - including getting arrested 17 times before the...
2022-09-0756 minEpic Dad Legacy26 - How to Go from Out of Shape at 38 to 3X CrossFit Games Champ w/ Jason GrubbToday I sit down with 3X CrossFit Games champion Jason Grubb.
Jason has an incredible story that we dive into. When Jason was 38 he walked into a CrossFit Box almost by accident...
After that workout made a decision to change his life. This decision led Jason down a path that would have him on top of the podium multiple times.
Today Jason and I talk about that journey, and how becoming physically and mentally fit has led to success in all areas of his life.
Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasongr...
2022-09-031h 08Epic Dad Legacy24 - How to Manage 12 Kids, Accomplish Goals, Live Your Values, AND Not go CrazyToday I sit down with Dr. John Fuchko. John is the Battalion Commander of the 122nd Tactical Support Detachment, and has served in numerous previous roles in the Georgia Army National Guard.
John has managed to have an illustrious career both in the educational space and the military, and he manages to do all of this while having 12 children!
John and I chat about how the military has shaped his approach to fatherhood, and how he manages life with a full dozen. If you are a Dad with more than one kid, you are not going...
2022-08-1952 min
The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 31: Converting a thought that challenges the status quo into a scalable business w/ Troy LeMaile-StovallTroy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, joins host James Mackey to discuss the venture capital scene in Maryland, the talent acquisition landscape from the investor perspective, making orbits collide and more!00:19 Who is Troy LeMaile-Stovall02:38 Talent landscape from the investor perspective03:52 Remote work has hurt spontaneous innovation07:58 How should growth-stage companies attract talent11:01 Almost everyone says that people are the most important asset, but few actually make the investment13:02 Advice from titans of venture capital14:10 The DNA of an entrepreneur16:15 The importance of the...
2022-08-1538 min
Saka's Is That SoEP29 The challenges of setting up your first venture capital fund - A conversation with McKeever Conwell IIIn this episode, Saka invites McKeever Conwell II to speak about his experience starting his own venture capital fund ‘Rarebreed Ventures’, giving advice to startups, founders and investors whilst reflecting on his own journey.McKeever Conwell II is a Baltimore-based investor who left tech development agency TEDCO to start his own venture capital fund, Rarebreed Ventures. It is designed to be the first investor backing large companies like TEDCO. He has a wealth of knowledge of the early stages as he has been both an investor and a founder. McKeever knows what it’s like to be a...
2022-05-0238 min
Epic Dad Legacy13 - How to make your morning work for YOU w/ Gabe ArnoldToday I sit down with Gabe Arnold.
Gabe is is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the fields of computer technology and content marketing.
He has worked with over 1,000 startups and hundreds of established businesses to help them achieve their goals. Gabe has spent over 15 years creating affordable, long-term marketing and technology solutions for businesses of all sizes. I have brought my experiences together under the banner of Business Marketing Engine, or BME for short.
But more important than that Gabe is a father of a 10 year old Son, and works day in and day out to b...
2022-04-0855 minEpic Dad Legacy14 - Protect and Provide w/ Craig Risoli from High Speed DaddyToday I sit down with Craig Risoli, owner of High Speed Daddy.
Craig is a father of three, owner of High Speed Daddy, grower of beards, and all around incredible human. I’ve gotten the opportunity to get to know Craig over the last year, and proud to call him a mentor, friend, and someone I look up to.
Craig has grown the high speed daddy brand from one single product to a company well into the seven figures, all while putting family first.
Craig and I discuss prioritizing your family first, the challenges of entrepreneurship and family life, military exp...
2022-04-081h 16
The Room PodcastS5E6: Mac Conwell of RareBreed Ventures is Serving His Community by Turning LP Relationships Upside DownIn The Room with Mac Conwell, the Managing Partner and founder of RareBreed Ventures.
After founding a few of his own startups, Mac’s life changed when he learned about the world of VCs and funders. This inspired him to start RareBreed Ventures, a pre-seed fund that invests in founders outside of large tech ecosystems. Mac and RareBreed provide resources, capital, and financial education to new and underrepresented founders. This episode discusses; strategies for bridging the gap between funders and marginalized founders, the unique uses of TEDCO, a state-sponsored VC that provides resources to early stage companies in...
2022-02-2240 min
The Joseph Graham Show56. Drew Camp The Epic Dad company. Helping dads build a life they loveOn this episode we talk about starting up a company without leaving your family behind. How to navigate life and business and much more
The Epic Dad Co. Drew Camp Brief Summary: Played baseball in college Army 2010 - 2014 (Infantry - 82nd Airborne Division Afghanistan - 2012 Grad school - MBA (2014 - 2016) Been working in the corporate space since 2014 Married in 2010; 2 daughters (5 and 3); 1 son on the way!
Started The Epic Dad Co in 2021 Mission: create epic dads We truly believe that our culture has declined because of the absence and decay of the father It took us a generation...
2022-01-2529 min
TEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with President Hrabowski, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyTroy had the opportunity to interview President Freeman Hrabowski of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Watch now to learn more about President Hrabowski, and the role UMBC has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about UMBC: https://www.umbc.edu/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1037 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Retired Major General Linda Singh, PhD, Kaleidoscope Affect LLCTroy had the opportunity to interview Retired Major General Linda Singh, PhD. Watch now to learn more about Linda, her experiences, and her story. Learn more about Kaleidoscope Affect LLC: https://kaleidoscopeaffect.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1035 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with President Aminta H. Breaux, Bowie State UniversityTroy had the opportunity to interview President Aminta H. Breaux of Bowie State University. Watch now to learn more about President Breaux, and the role Bowie State University has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Bowie State University: https://www.bowiestate.edu/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1033 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Jeff Cherry, Conscious Venture LabTroy had the opportunity to interview Jeff Cherry of Conscious Venture Lab. Watch now to learn more about Nasir, and the role the Conscious Venture Lab has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community.Learn more about Conscious Venture Lab: https://www.consciousventurelab.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1038 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Nasir Qadree, Zeal Capital PartnersTroy had the opportunity to interview Nasir Qadree of Zeal Capital Partners. Watch now to learn more about Nasir, and the role Zeal VC has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Zeal Capital Partners: https://www.zealvc.co/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1036 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with President Darryll Pines, University of Maryland—College ParkTroy had the opportunity to interview President Darryll Pines, PhD of the University of Maryland–College Park. Watch now to learn more about President Pines, and the role the University of Maryland—College Park has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about UMD—College Park: https://www.umd.edu/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www...
2021-12-1037 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Laura Gamble, PNCTroy had the opportunity to interview Laura Gamble, Regional President Greater Maryland at PNC. Watch now to learn more about PNC, and the role Laura Gamble has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about PNC: https://www.pnc.com/ Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1037 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Tom Barkin, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondTroy had the opportunity to interview Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Watch now to learn more about The Federal Reserve, and the role Tom Barkin has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: https://www.richmondfed.org/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Ne...
2021-12-1030 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Tony Cord, Partner & Managing Director, Newport LLCTroy had the opportunity to interview Tony Cord, Partner and Regional Managing Director - Mid-Atlantic at Newport LLC. Watch now to learn more about Newport, and the role Tony Cord has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Newport LLC: https://newportllc.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1036 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Sally Allain, JLABS @ Washington DCTroy had the opportunity to interview Sally Allain, Head of JLABS @ Washington DC - Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Watch now to learn more about JLABS, and the role Sally Allain has played in supporting Maryland and DC's entrepreneurial community.Learn more about JLABS and the Quickfire Challenge: https://jlabs.jnjinnovation.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com...
2021-12-1027 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Director Mary Beth Tung, Maryland Energy AdministrationTroy had the opportunity to interview Director Mary Beth Tung of the Maryland Energy Administration. Watch now to learn more about the MEA, and the role Mary Beth has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Maryland Energy Administration: https://energy.maryland.gov/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1032 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Shelonda Stokes, President, Downtown Partnership of BaltimoreTroy had the opportunity to interview Shelonda Stokes from Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Watch now to learn more about Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, and the role Shelonda has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Downtown Partnership of Baltimore: https://www.godowntownbaltimore.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1037 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Calvert County Economic DevelopmentTroy had the opportunity to interview Kelly Robertson-Slagle from Calvert County Department of Economic Development. Watch now to learn more about Calvert County, and the role Kelly Robertson-Slagle has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Calvert County Department of Economic Development: https://www.ecalvert.com/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/news...
2021-12-1033 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with President David Wilson, Morgan State UniversityTroy had the opportunity to interview President David Wilson of Morgan State University (MSU). Watch now to learn more about MSU, and the role President Wilson has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Morgan State University: https://www.morgan.edu/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1029 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Chancellor Perman, MD, University System of MarylandTroy had the opportunity to interview Chancellor Jay Perman of the University System of Maryland (USM). Watch now to learn more about USM, and the role Chancellor Jay Perman has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the University System of Maryland: https://www.usmd.edu/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/news...
2021-12-1033 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Christine Ross, Maryland Chamber of CommerceJoin TEDCO's CEO & Executive Director, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, in thought-provoking conversations with regional leaders about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. Troy had the opportunity to interview Christine Ross with Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Watch now to learn more about MD Chamber, and the role Christine has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Maryland Chamber of Commerce: https://mdchamber.org/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedc...
2021-12-1029 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Rich Bendis, BioHealth InnovationTroy had the opportunity to interview Rich Bendis with BioHealth Innovation. Watch now to learn more about BioHealth Innovation, and the role Rich has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community.Learn more about BioHealth Innovation: https://www.biohealthinnovation.org/Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomdTwitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCOE-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1031 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh, MEDA AngelsTroy had the opportunity to interview Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh from MEDA Angels. Watch now to learn more about MEDA Angels and the role Elizabeth has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about MEDA Angels: https://www.medaangels.com/ Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/Connect with us today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDTEDCOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tedcomd Twitter: https://twitter.com/MDTEDCO E-Newsletter: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/newsletters
2021-12-1031 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Amy Millman, Springboard EnterprisesTroy had the opportunity to interview Amy Millman from Springboard Enterprises. Watch now to learn more about Springboard Enterprises and the role Amy has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Springboard Enterprises: https://sb.co/ Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/
2021-12-1032 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Christy Wyskiel, Johns Hopkins University & JHTVTroy had the opportunity to interview Christy Wyskiel from Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV). Watch now to learn more about JHU and JHTV and the role Christy has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Johns Hopkins University: https://www.jhu.edu/ Learn more about Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures: https://ventures.jhu.edu/ Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/
2021-12-1032 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Phil Singerman, TEDCO's First Executive DirectorTroy had the opportunity to interview TEDCO's first Executive Director, Phil Singerman. Watch now to learn more about the history of TEDCO and the role Phil has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Find out more about TEDCO: https://www.tedcomd.com/
2021-12-0930 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Don Fry, Greater Baltimore CommitteeTroy had the opportunity to interview Don Fry from the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC). Watch now to learn more about GBC and the role Don has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Greater Baltimore Committee: https://gbc.org/
2021-12-0936 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Chris Frew, BioBuzz and Workforce GeneticsTroy had the opportunity to interview Chris Frew, BioBuzz and Workforce Genetics. Watch now to learn more about BioBuzz and Workforce Genetics, and the role Chris has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about BioBuzz: https://biobuzz.io/
2021-12-0935 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Julie Lenzer, University of Maryland, College ParkTroy had the opportunity to interview Julie Lenzer from the University of Maryland, College Park. Watch now to learn more about UMD and the role Julie Lenzer has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the University of Maryland, College Park: https://umd.edu/
2021-12-0930 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Claire Broido Johnson, Maryland Momentum FundTroy had the opportunity to interview Claire Broido Johnson, Maryland Momentum Fund. Watch now to learn more about the Momentum Fund and the role Claire Broido Johnson has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the USM's Maryland Momentum Fund: https://momentum.usmd.edu/
2021-12-0929 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Michele Whelley, Economic Alliance of Greater BaltimoreTroy had the opportunity to interview Michele Whelley from the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB). Watch now to learn more about EAGB and the role Michele Whelley has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore: https://www.greaterbaltimore.org/
2021-12-0937 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Secretary Kelly Schulz, Maryland CommerceTroy had the opportunity to interview Maryland's Secretary of Commerce, Kelly Schulz. Watch now to learn more about the Maryland Department of Commerce and the role Secretary Schulz has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the Maryland Department of Commerce: https://commerce.maryland.gov/
2021-12-0938 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Renee Winsky, Leadership MarylandTroy had the opportunity to interview Leadership Maryland's President & CEO, Renee Winsky. Watch now to learn more about Leadership Maryland and the role Renee Winsky has played in supporting Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about Leadership Maryland: https://www.leadershipmd.org/
2021-12-0935 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Marty Rosendale, Maryland Tech CouncilTroy had the opportunity to interview Maryland Tech Council's CEO, Marty Rosendale. Watch now to learn more about MTC and the exciting new things happening in their organization to support Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about MTC: https://mdtechcouncil.com/
2021-12-0925 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Ben Birge, Anne Arundel Economic Development CorporationJoin TEDCO's CEO & Executive Director, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, in thought-provoking conversations with regional leaders about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. Troy had the opportunity to interview Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation's President & CEO, Ben Birge. Watch now to learn more about AAEDC and the exciting new things happening in Anne Arundel County to support Maryland's entrepreneurial community. Learn more about AAEDC: https://www.aaedc.org/
2021-12-0141 minTEDCO Talks with Troy LeMaile-StovallTEDCO Talks with Ben Wu, Montgomery County Economic Development CorporationJoin TEDCO's CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, in thought-provoking conversations with regional leaders about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. Troy had the opportunity to interview Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's CEO & President, Ben Wu. Watch now to learn more about MCEDC and the exciting new things his team is doing to support the innovation ecosystem in Montgomery County, Maryland.Learn more about MCEDC: https://thinkmoco.com/
2021-11-2432 min
Minority Innovation WeekendMIW Disruptive Podcast Episode 2021-007: Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO and Executive Director, TEDCOTroy LeMaile-Stovall has over two decades of experience in higher education, information/communication technology, investment management, and management consulting. Currently LeMaile-Stovall serves as the CEO of TEDCO, one of the largest hubs for technology companies in Maryland. More importantly, LeMaile-Stovall understands the importance of following your passion, and he has founded two management consulting firms. LeMaile-Stovall sits down with the MIW podcast team and shares how technology start ups can take advantage of every resource available to them. As the CEO of TEDCO, LeMaile-Stovall prides himself in providing economic and educational development to entrepreneurs.
2021-10-0439 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane ApplegathSMART STRATEGIES TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR BUSINESS - Linda SinghWith over 30 years of leadership, consulting, and systems integration experience, having served in various senior executive level positions, Dr. Linda Singh offers a blend of public and private sector experience that spans health, defense, state, and local government.
As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaleidoscope Affect, LLC providing leadership and strategic advisory services for a variety of clients. Dr. Singh is transitioning from the Interim Executive Director and CEO of TEDCO focused on investing and helping to grow early stage technology and life sciences companies to fuel economic development and growth. Prior to that she served as...
2021-06-1757 min
The DMV (Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia) Business Show34 - Creating Outsize Impact with McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II of RareBreed VenturesIn this week's episode we have McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II, Founder and Managing Partner at RareBreed Ventures out of Baltimore, Maryland! He is from Baltimore and played sports growing up but was really good at math and science, played football and was in the robotics team and engineering club. Mac's entrepreneurial journey started in 2010 when he and two of his best friends decided to start a company. In 2012 it started to take off, they got into two accelerators and a few years later sold the IP of the technology to a Fortune 100 company. He immediately founded a second company righ...
2021-03-0949 min
The Invisible MenTroy Stovall on reimagining pathways to powerWith the job market fundamentally changing, how can we build pathways for a new generation of black men and women to unleash their passion and build a successful career? In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Troy Stovall, the CEO of Maryland TEDCO — an organization founded by the state of Maryland in 1998 to fund early stage tech companies. They discuss the evolving skills marketplace and the role of four-year college degrees. Troy firmly believes that education is an essential component of empowerment, but he also argues that we have become too rigid in our thinking about education. Rat...
2021-02-2529 min
BioTalk with Rich BendisTroy A LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCOTroy A LeMaile-Stovall, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of TEDCO, joins BioTalk to discuss his background, the local ecosystem, and their vision for the future here in Maryland
2021-02-1039 min
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managersMac Conwell of RareBreed Ventures & Roy Bahat of Bloomberg Beta on the state of Emerging VC - Venture Unlocked 020This episode was particularly a fun one to record in that we moved a bit away from our traditional interview format to more of a water-cooler format with Mac Conwell of RareBreed Ventures and Roy Bahat of Bloomberg Beta for a wide-ranging chat about the state of emerging venture capital. As many may now, Mac is using the seldom used 506C provision of Reg D to publicly solicit capital for his new fund (RareBreed VC). While many rolling fund managers use the 506C provision, Mac is not conducting his raise on the AngelList platform. Previously t...
2021-02-0248 min
The Monthly BlendNew Leaders of TEDCO & CIT Set 2021 VisionTrue to The Monthly Blend's mission of catalyzing regional collaboration, in this Episode, we bring together the brand new CEOs of both TEDCO and CIT, mirror organizations in their respective states of MD and VA. Troy Stovall and Bob Stolle meet for the first time and share their visions for their organizations. Topics include investment, stimulating economic development, areas of focus, and diversity & inclusion. You may be surprised to hear what these leaders have to say about what's coming for MD and VA!
2020-12-2354 min
The Executive Appeal with Alex D. TrembleS1/E4: What is Takes to Be a Great Mentor and Mentee - Troy LeMaile-StovallTroy LeMaile-Stovall. As CEO and Executive Director of TEDCO—Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies—Troy leads the organization’s mission to support economic development growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. He leverages his expertise from over 25 years in the fields of investment management, higher education, telecommunications, information/communication technology, management consulting, and non-profit leadership/management. Prior to joining TEDCO, Troy served as Chief Operating Officer at the University of the District of Columbia. He also founded and serves as Managing Member of LeMaile Stovall LLC, a management consulting firm focused on strategy...
2020-12-2347 min
Just Get StartedLuke Cooper (Ep.136) - Founder & CEO of Fixt to VP of Global Growth at AssurantEpisode 136 features Luke Cooper, Founder, and CEO of Fixt and we highlight a lot of great lessons from his journey and provide key insights to help people get started on their own.Find Luke Online:Website: nomudnomagic.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/Twitter: @readysetgrindMedium: https://medium.com/@Coop22/when-all-we-have-is-each-other-b0eeed3168caAbout Luke:Coop is the Founder and CEO of Fixt, a venture capital-backed technology startup (acquired in 2020 by Assurant, AIZ:NYSE) focused on providing on-demand smartphone...
2020-12-1446 min
The Jason Cavness ExperienceMcKeever (Mac) Conwell II of Rarebreed VCOn this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience I talk with McKeever (Mac) Conwell II of Rarebreed VC | BBJ Tech 10 | Investor | Founder | Disruptor cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following His new Venture Capital firm, RareBreed VC. His experience as an entrepreneur. What are some misconceptions people have about being an entrepreneur? ...
2020-10-1152 min
Minority Innovation WeekendMIW Disruptive Podcast Episode 2020-3: McKeever Conwell, Manager, Seed Portfolio DevelopmentMcKeever’s primary role at TEDCO is to find, help make investment decisions on, and help build Maryland-based startups. McKeever (Mac) works closely with many TEDCO portfolio companies to help them secure customers, partnerships, and funding. Mac also conducts extensive outreach to all of the tech communities and ecosystems in Maryland and does a lot of work supporting founders who consider themselves to be economically or socially disadvantaged. In 2017 Mac helped launch the Minority Business Pre-seed Fund and what was later transitioned to the Builder Fund. Mac uses the knowledge he gained working in both public and private sectors as a...
2020-04-1634 min
GHOGH with Jamarlin MartinMcKeever ConwellJamarlin talks to investor and serial entrepreneur McKeever Conwell about being inspired by a teacher to become an engineer, getting recruited out of college by a U.S. intelligence agency, and making pre-seed investments for Maryland's tech development state fund, TEDCO. They also discuss Elon Musk's $20M fraud settlement with the SEC and why so many folks are soft on white-collar crime.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-10-251h 01
Startup HandMeDownsEpisode 35: Why VC's Aren't Racist with Mckeever Conwell II of TEDCOMckeever Conwell, 2nd, AKA Mac is a Baltimore native serial entrepreneur. He’s currently a Deal Team Coordinator at TEDCO which is an independent organization that strives to be Maryland’s lead source for entrepreneurial business assistance and seed funding. Prior to joining TEDCO Mac worked with the Department of Defense where he achieved Top Secret Security Clearance. He also went on to co-found two startups going through a number of accelerators including NewME. Mac sold of those startups back in 2014.
We talk about life as a programmer to life a CEO and why it’s hard to be a founde...
2018-04-2343 min