We are excited to kick off the second cohort of StartUp Lab, our free year-long program designed to help early-stage tech-based and tech-enabled businesses from Carroll County. Over the coming months, participants will get personalized coaching, learn from experienced mentors, and connect with a supportive community of local entrepreneurs.

This year’s cohort includes a mix of alumni and new founders, each ready to innovate, build, and grow!

Alumni Entrepreneurs:
Edward Dannettel, SoberLivin
Judith Walker, NurseLynx
Tom Herb, Acorn Cremations

New Entrepreneurs:
Robert Jaffe, Synergy Services Engineering
Ken Barksdale, Solar4Pools
Rick Leimbach, Startup Portal Analytics
Steve Lowe, ZipTip
Tina Miller, CEAK

Mentors:
Christopher College, TCP Venture Capital 
Debra C., Bigtincan, Founder Institute & TEDCO
Graham Dodge, TEDCO & SMGB Technologies 
Ray K. Ragan, MBA, PMP, Securityplus Federal Credit Union, VeroTerra
Rick Leimbach, Startup Portal & Carrollton Partners

We are grateful for the support of the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Carroll County Department of Economic Development for their support of this program. 

Big things are ahead for Carroll County’s startup community!