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Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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I know there are a lot of incubators starting up now, but there aren't so many on the east coast. I wrote in more detail about the vision of this project and why we're doing it in this Google Doc, if anyone is interested in starting something in their own city:

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdPdQktVsPezZGp0bW1jNF8xN...

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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I know there are a lot of incubators starting up now, but there aren't so many on the east coast. I wrote in more detail about the vision of this project and why we're doing it in this Google Doc, if anyone is interested in starting something in their own city: https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdPdQktVsPezZGp0bW1jNF8xN...

Baltimore's a good target. You generally would expect something like this to happen in the (nearby) DC area, but between Fort Meade and other Maryland-area institutions, there is some AMAZING talent in or around Baltimore, and it's much more pleasant getting into and out of.

Mike, if you need any help with anything technical, please feel free to let me know -- contact info is in my profile.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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post #2

I know there are a lot of incubators starting up now, but there aren't so many on the east coast. I wrote in more detail about the vision of this project and why we're doing it in this Google Doc, if anyone is interested in starting something in their own city: https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdPdQktVsPezZGp0bW1jNF8xN...

Thanks so much for sharing this.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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post #2

I know there are a lot of incubators starting up now, but there aren't so many on the east coast. I wrote in more detail about the vision of this project and why we're doing it in this Google Doc, if anyone is interested in starting something in their own city: https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdPdQktVsPezZGp0bW1jNF8xN...

Baltimore's a good target. You generally would expect something like this to happen in the (nearby) DC area, but between Fort Meade and other Maryland-area institutions, there is some AMAZING talent in or around Baltimore, and it's much more pleasant getting into and out of. Mike, if you need any help with anything technical, please feel free to let me know -- contact info is in my profile.

thank you, I definitely will reach out. The main thing we're gonna need is people to help advise these companies (not too time-consuming, just answer some questions here and there). I agree with your assessment. There are a lot of under-the-radar companies and people hanging out in this area.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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I grew up in Bethesda, MD and for personal reasons would like to get back there. Some of our early adopters are likely to be DC based lawyers and we were considering setting up shop near DC but we also want a supportive entrepreneurial environment. You may have solved that for us.

Baltimore is a great city for this. Close to DC, access to NYC and Boston, lower cost of living, enjoyable place to live, some great schools near by.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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post #2

I know there are a lot of incubators starting up now, but there aren't so many on the east coast. I wrote in more detail about the vision of this project and why we're doing it in this Google Doc, if anyone is interested in starting something in their own city: https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AdPdQktVsPezZGp0bW1jNF8xN...

The article says July 1 to Aug 30 but later mentions 12 weeks and your doc says Sept 30 -- which is right?

If you allow students who would have to go back to school in Sept. you might get a bigger response.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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Baltimore's a good target. You generally would expect something like this to happen in the (nearby) DC area, but between Fort Meade and other Maryland-area institutions, there is some AMAZING talent in or around Baltimore, and it's much more pleasant getting into and out of. Mike, if you need any help with anything technical, please feel free to let me know -- contact info is in my profile.

thank you, I definitely will reach out. The main thing we're gonna need is people to help advise these companies (not too time-consuming, just answer some questions here and there). I agree with your assessment. There are a lot of under-the-radar companies and people hanging out in this area.

Could you drop me a line, contact information in my profile? I'm in need of advice and support in some areas, may be able to offer it in others.

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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thank you, I definitely will reach out. The main thing we're gonna need is people to help advise these companies (not too time-consuming, just answer some questions here and there). I agree with your assessment. There are a lot of under-the-radar companies and people hanging out in this area.

Could you drop me a line, contact information in my profile? I'm in need of advice and support in some areas, may be able to offer it in others.

will do! I'm mike@subelsky.com in case something gets lost in translation

Re: Baltimore Is Getting Its First Startup Incubator

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

thank you, I definitely will reach out. The main thing we're gonna need is people to help advise these companies (not too time-consuming, just answer some questions here and there). I agree with your assessment. There are a lot of under-the-radar companies and people hanging out in this area.

Could you drop me a line, contact information in my profile? I'm in need of advice and support in some areas, may be able to offer it in others.

I don't see contact info in your profile, but email me and we'll talk!
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