Agentic AI startup Trase emerges from stealth with a $10.5 million pre-seed The Northern Virginia company helps complex industries like healthcare and defense automate tasks, with early partners including Duke Health and the Navy.

Agentic AI startup Trase emerges from stealth with a $10.5 million pre-seed technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Driverless truck predictions were wrong before. Can this wave finally reduce humans on the road? A decade after “trucker extinction” forecasts fizzled, Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation is making real progress, tempered by regulatory and workforce challenges.

Driverless truck predictions were wrong before. Can this wave finally reduce humans on the road? technical.ly/workforce/au...

Speak now: Pennsylvania commission is reviewing how data centers impact energy costs The PUC drafted a plan for how large electricity users pay for power and interact with the grid. Public comments are open through early December.

Speak now: Pennsylvania commission is reviewing how data centers impact energy costs technical.ly/civics/penns...

Whisker Labs launches free tool to track power outages nationwide The startup’s network of home sensors can now warn anyone of electrical risks — and hopes to help utilities prevent wildfires.

Whisker Labs launches free tool to track power outages nationwide technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Small modular reactors to power Delaware? Nuclear task force begins talks on feasibility Plus, Project Washington developers sign union deal, global ag sciences firm Chestnut Run is moving to Wilmington and more local moves.

Small modular reactors to power Delaware? Nuclear task force begins talks on feasibility technical.ly/civics/delaw...

Mark Cuban speaks in Pittsburgh, encouraging AI education for next-gen entrepreneurs The former Shark Tank star returned to his hometown for Pittsburgh Tech Week, announcing a free AI bootcamp for local high schoolers.

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AfroTech 2025 mixed innovation with culture — and 40,000 showed up One of the largest gatherings of Black technologists featured speakers across Big Tech and politics, plus recruiters from companies in everything from computing to beauty.

AfroTech 2025 mixed innovation with culture — and 40,000 showed up technical.ly/workforce/af...

Everything we know about the Penn email breach — and how to protect yourself from further damage The alleged hackers are speaking out about their motives, community members are taking legal action and a cybersecurity expert offers advice on what to do now.

Everything we know about the Penn email breach — and how to protect yourself from further damage technical.ly/civics/penn-...

How Certara turned the FDA’s surprising decision on animal testing into a launchpad for innovation The company’s AI-powered biosimulation platform is guiding the pharmaceutical industry through a historic transition.

How Certara turned the FDA’s surprising decision on animal testing into a launchpad for innovation technical.ly/sponsored-ar...

Startup accelerator Halcyon is moving to WeWork, leaving historic Georgetown mansion The DC-based organization, which has housed more than 600 founders from around the globe, said it wanted a more central location.

Startup accelerator Halcyon is moving to WeWork, leaving historic Georgetown mansion technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Anvil Founder Coaching Program holds second showcase, with plans to return in 2026 A dozen Pittsburgh founders shared startup milestones after completing the free program from the CEO Strategy and InnovatePGH.

Anvil Founder Coaching Program holds second showcase, with plans to return in 2026 technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Pittsburgh Discovery Day 2025 live blog: The robotics summit returns with a focus on AI Get all the latest recaps, news and other insights from the event bringing top policymakers, investors and tech leaders to the region.

Pittsburgh Discovery Day 2025 live blog: The robotics summit returns with a focus on AI technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Can AI agents stop email hackers? Sublime Security raises $150M for platform build Plus, Arlington’s ThreatConnect was acquired by Dataminer and pathogen-detecting HyperSpectral raised $7 million in an over-subscribed round.

Can AI agents stop email hackers? Sublime Security raises $150M for platform build technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Save the date: 2026 Technical.ly’s Builders Conference — telling the story of American innovation The conference for entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders happens May 6–8, 2026, timed with the US Semiquincentennial. Submit speakers, snag early-bird tickets and suggest the host city for 2027.

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Stuff your November with these 31 tech and entrepreneurship events Be thankful for these opportunities to learn, grow and connect.

Stuff your November with these 31 tech and entrepreneurship events technical.ly/sponsored-ar...

EXPlore what’s next: Pittsburgh Tech Week kicks off across the city Presented by Google and Citizens, the event brings together the people powering the region’s innovation future.

EXPlore what’s next: Pittsburgh Tech Week kicks off across the city technical.ly/workforce/pi...

Tech layoffs keep coming, but not because AI is replacing jobs (yet) The issue is twofold: Companies overhired in the post-pandemic boom — and they’re pouring huge amounts of money into AI infrastructure.

Tech layoffs keep coming, but not because AI is replacing jobs (yet) technical.ly/workforce/te...

Game Your Future: A new kind of gaming conference is coming to Baltimore Whether you already develop games or want to learn, invest in startups or are yourself a founder, this three-day event is all about connections and real-world impact.

Game Your Future: A new kind of gaming conference is coming to Baltimore technical.ly/entrepreneur...

How Annapolis builds trust in local elections — one audit at a time After a reporting error in September’s primary, Annapolis officials showcased how audits, paper ballots and state partnerships keep local elections secure.

How Annapolis builds trust in local elections — one audit at a time technical.ly/civics/annap...

From microchips to autonomy, meet five founders building the future of defense in DC Nat sec found the spotlight at DC Startup & Tech Week thanks to a new event: Boundary Breakers. Check out videos of the presentations.

From microchips to autonomy, meet five founders building the future of defense in DC technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Greater Philly workforce leaders are bridging the tri-state gap with a new collab A national “good jobs” initiative led locally by the Tech Council of Delaware aims to connect people with programs and improve economic mobility in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Greater Philly workforce leaders are bridging the tri-state gap with a new collab technical.ly/sponsored-ar...

Will data centers be useful infrastructure — or tomorrow’s stranded boxes? AI’s engine rooms are spreading to rural counties. The question isn’t whether to build them, but how to make them serve communities and regions.

Will data centers be useful infrastructure — or tomorrow’s stranded boxes? technical.ly/civics/data-...

Penn email system gets hacked, message calls university ‘elitist institution’ with ‘terrible security practices’ In their message, which appeared to go out across the school community, the hackers took issue with Penn’s hiring and admission practices, and threatened to leak data.

Penn email system gets hacked, message calls university ‘elitist institution’ with ‘terrible security practices’ technical.ly/civics/penn-...

Smart cities began as marketing, but local civil servants are quietly making them real From open data portals to speed cameras, practical digital tools are reshaping city services — and oversight needs to catch up.

Smart cities began as marketing, but local civil servants are quietly making them real technical.ly/civics/smart...

Virginia’s AG race: Where the nominees stand on tech and business Democrat Jay Jones explained the ways he would approach innovation and data security. Republican Jason Miyares did not immediately respond.

Virginia’s AG race: Where the nominees stand on tech and business technical.ly/civics/jay-j...

Halloween by the algorithm: Top trends of the 2025 spooky season Instead of ordering an elaborate costume on Amazon, the popular thing is to look to create a clever but free outfit.

Halloween by the algorithm: Top trends of the 2025 spooky season technical.ly/entrepreneur...

These female founders in DC are reimagining health tech — and competing for $10K The Agora Initiative’s fall showcase puts the spotlight on women leading cutting-edge companies in the DMV region.

These female founders in DC are reimagining health tech — and competing for $10K technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Maryland’s new privacy law puts strict limits on how companies use your data The Online Data Privacy Act, or MODPA, bans the sale of sensitive data such as gender, race and citizenship status — the first state to do so.

Maryland’s new privacy law puts strict limits on how companies use your data technical.ly/civics/maryl...

A series of small pivots snowballed this VC into her dream job investing in startups Antonia Dean discovered her passion for backing underestimated companies while working at Venture for America and Comcast.

A series of small pivots snowballed this VC into her dream job investing in startups technical.ly/entrepreneur...

Pittsburgh Robotics and AI Discovery Day anticipates its biggest year yet The fourth annual event will feature more than 200 exhibitors, including representatives from the $5 trillion tech giant Nvidia and a chance to see Aurora’s self-driving truck in person.

Pittsburgh Robotics and AI Discovery Day anticipates its biggest year yet technical.ly/workforce/di...