University of Maryland BioPark | 4MLK

Join Anchor Ventures for breakfast and explore innovation in Maryland through the lens of startups funded by TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII). Three startups representing three different Maryland universities will share their journeys and describe how the MII program was integral to their foundation. Following the startup discussion, Renee Winsky, chair of the MII board, and Abi Kulshreshtha will discuss the MII program and plans for the future.

  • Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
  • Panel: 9:00 a.m.
  • Networking: 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Startup Stories

Kelsey Abernathy | Chief Executive Officer, Early Charm

  • MII Company: Droserix
  • Affiliated Institution: Morgan State University

Kent Rapp | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Biolinco

  • MII Company: Biolinco
  • Affiliated Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Jeff Strovel | Chief Executive Officer, Irazú Oncology

  • MII Company: Irazú Oncology
  • Affiliated Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore

MII Discussion

Abi Kulshreshtha | Executive Director, MII
TEDCO

Renee Winsky | Chair, MII Board
TEDCO

Attendees are invited to work from 4MLK’s Civic lounge following the program.