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Business Leaders
The entrepreneurs and executives driving Maryland forward, from Baltimore to Bethesda.
College Park EdTech Founder Raymond Okafor Turns Down Acquisition Offer to Stay Independent
Raymond Okafor turned down a nine-figure acquisition offer for his College Park-based tutoring platform, betting on continued independent growth.
Felicia Adeyemi's Baltimore Childcare Network Expands to Address Waitlist Crisis
Felicia Adeyemi's Baltimore-based childcare center network is opening four new locations to address waitlists that have topped a year in some neighborhoods.
Baltimore Entrepreneur Marcus Whitfield Raises $22 Million for Port Logistics Startup
Marcus Whitfield's Baltimore-based logistics software startup, HarborFlow, closed a $22 million Series B to expand its port scheduling technology.
Silver Spring Startup Founder Camille Tran Sells AI Company for $85 Million
Camille Tran's Silver Spring-based AI startup, ClarityLens, was acquired by a national data analytics firm for $85 million after five years of growth.
Ocean City Hospitality Founder Bianca Holloway Adds Fourth Boardwalk Hotel
Bianca Holloway's Ocean City hospitality group acquired its fourth boardwalk hotel, continuing a decade-long consolidation of the resort town's lodging market.
Bethesda Biotech Founder Renata Osei Celebrates First FDA Drug Approval
Renata Osei's Bethesda biotech company, Meridian Cell Therapeutics, received its first FDA approval for a treatment targeting a rare blood disorder.
Annapolis Marine Tech Founder Theo Vance Lands Navy Contract for Autonomous Vessels
Theo Vance's Annapolis-based marine technology startup won a multi-year Navy contract to supply autonomous surface vessel sensor systems.
Baltimore Fintech Founder Darnell Hutchins Closes $16 Million Series A
Darnell Hutchins's Baltimore fintech startup, LedgerBridge, raised a $16 million Series A to expand banking software for small credit unions.
Annapolis Restaurateur Devon Park Expands Waterfront Dining Group to Baltimore
Devon Park's Annapolis-based restaurant group is opening its first Baltimore location after a decade building a waterfront dining brand in the capital.