Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as we delve into the Baltimore ecosystem with Kory Bailey, Chief Ecosystem Officer (CEO) of UpSurge Baltimore, a trailblazing organization dedicated to fostering equitable economic growth and innovation.
Kory Bailey brings over a decade of leadership experience from both early-stage startups and big tech. He has emerged as a thought leader on equitable economic growth and a champion for Baltimore's tech ecosystem. As the CEO of UpSurge Baltimore, Kory is spearheading the vision for Baltimore to become the first Equitech hub globally, pioneering a new model for American innovation.
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In this discussion, Kory unveils UpSurge Baltimore's mission: to cultivate a thriving tech ecosystem for innovators, founders, and talent by fostering culture and connectivity and mobilizing regional and national assets around Baltimore startups.
From exploring what drew him to Baltimore to discussing the evolution and unique aspects of UpSurge, Kory shares insights into the philanthropic landscape in Baltimore and initiatives like the Equitech Accelerator, Techstars, KHU, and CareFirst. He also delves into the primary challenges facing Baltimore and UpSurge's short-term goals focused on accountability, awareness, investment, and early-stage support.
Join us as we envision Baltimore's future in the next five years and the pivotal role UpSurge Baltimore plays in shaping it. Tune in now to be part of the conversation driving equitable economic growth and innovation in Baltimore's tech ecosystem.
With over a decade of leadership in both early-stage startups and big tech, Kory Bailey has emerged as a thought leader on equitable economic growth and champion for the Baltimore tech ecosystem.
Bailey is the CEO of UpSurge Baltimore, an ecosystem-building organization with a vision for Baltimore to be recognized as the first Equitech hub in the world; a new model for American innovation.
UpSurge's mission is to build a thriving tech ecosystem for innovators, founders, and talent by strengthening its culture and connectivity, and mobilizing regional and national assets around Baltimore startups.
Bailey is an ecosystem builder and servant leader seeking opportunities to leverage his relationships, talents, and resources to support successful outcomes for individuals and communities.
Bailey has been recognized as a 2022 Technical.ly RealLIST Connectors Award winner and 2023 RealLIST Tech Community Leader of the Year nominee.