2023 Impact Update

Shifting the Baltimore Narrative

Shifting the Baltimore Narrative

UpSurge Baltimore is focused on shifting the Baltimore narrative locally, regionally, and nationally to attract investors, companies, and talent to be part of forging a new direction for American innovation in Baltimore. In 2023, through elevating Equitech and leading communications and thought leadership, UpSurge developed data-informed reporting used by the media and key stakeholders and increased the discourse around tech as a bright spot for Baltimore.

UpSurge’s Thought Leadership

UpSurge Reports

UpSurge has taken up the charge of understanding and reporting on the Baltimore Tech ecosystem.

We’ve aligned with efforts at Visit Baltimore and GBC to market Baltimore City and have a tech-specific PR plan ready to launch in 2024 as part of that work.

Momentum 2023
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A Baseline Look at the Diversity of Baltimore’s Equitech Ecosystem
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The $11 Billion Opportunity
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The UpShot and Weekly Equitech Tuesday Invite received 35k total views.
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Cited by institutions including GBC, BDC, TEDCO, and MD Collective

Baltimore & Equitech in the News

UpSurge and Equitech have permeated the Baltimore Tech community.

People across the country resonate with our vision of building a different kind of tech and startup city, that results in both prosperity and belonging. In 2024, UpSurge will more clearly define the path to Equitech and how the community can engage.

Two New Reports Show The State Of Baltimore’s Startup Ecosystem: Momentum, Funding, And Diversity
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Baltimore-Based Techstars Equitech Accelerator is Fostering a New Wave of Black Start-Ups
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse an Opportunity for Baltimore Equitech
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3 Ways to Strengthen Tech Ecosystems Following SVB’s Collapse
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Is Baltimore the Equitech City of the Future? We Think So.
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Raising Baltimore’s Capital
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Greater Baltimore Region Designated as Federal Tech Hub
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Kory Bailey, CEO of UpSurge, Bets on Baltimore and Tech
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