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TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…

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Ami Colé’s Diarrha N’Diaye Named EVP of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims

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After closing her acclaimed Ami Colé beauty brand in September 2025, Diarrha N'Diaye has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Skims, leading the brand's expansion into the beauty market. The hire signals a major strategic push by Kim Kardashian's shapewear empire into cosmetics and fragrance.…

TEDCO EXPO 2025: Maryland’s Innovation Engine Drives Global Partnerships & Local Growth

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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a vibrant showcase of Maryland’s entrepreneurial spirit, technological advancements, and expanding international reach. This year’s Expo featured more than 100 exhibitors representing tech, life science, and emerging industries; keynote addresses from Governor Wes Moore and TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall; and four significant global partnership announcements with Jordan, Taiwan, and…

Ibrahim Ibitade’s Leatherback: Revolutionizing Banking for Global Accessibility

Ibrahim Ibitade is a visionary leader dedicated to finding solutions for the world’s most pressing social and economic challenges. His drive for more equitable financial solutions inspired him to establish Leatherback in 2019. Leatherback offers a single entry point that enables individuals and businesses to think and act globally, democratizing banking in…

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DJ Uncle Waffles Becomes First Black Woman to Headline Brooklyn Mirage

When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding on the wave of electronic music, the Amapiano…

A Women’s Brunch with a Menu of Resources

Empowering women in business through resources, support, and access to capital was the focus of the recent Empowerment Bazaar hosted by Empowering Initiatives, which offered inspiring stories, grant resources, and tips for finding grants for small businesses.…

Joining Forces: How These Black Women in Media Inspire Inclusion 

In preparation for International Women’s Day 2024, I felt compelled to delve into the perspective of Black women colleagues in the media industry on the theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Although time constraints limited my reach, the insights I gathered illuminated a crucial aspect of our collective journey. In the American…

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