Maryland Technology Development Corp (via Public) / TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo to Host “From Lab to Liquidity” Panel

2026-10-27

TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo gathers founders, investors, and policymakers at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor on October 27, 2026. The full-day gathering highlights regional innovation, featuring the dedicated deeptech panel From Lab to Liquidity.

TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo is an award-winning event shining a spotlight on regional entrepreneurship, collecting top entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, venture capital investors, and legislators. The event features interactive workshops, insightful discussions, and inspiring connections, including the featured panel From Lab to Liquidity.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Scientists, researchers, and technical founders commercializing breakthrough intellectual property will gain the most value here. It also directly serves early-stage deeptech executives looking to engage with regional venture capital investors, economic development leaders, and fellow business owners operating across Maryland.

What happens

Programming spans interactive workshops and discussions centered on regional enterprise. Central to the day is the From Lab to Liquidity session, where participating investors and founders break down practical strategies for converting advanced research into commercially viable, scalable ventures.

Who's in the room

Around 1,170 attendees participate, spanning entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, venture capital investors, and legislators. Confirmed contributors include host Avanti Shetye of TEDCO alongside featured panelists Emily McMahan from AIN Ventures, Jorge Schneider of Ion Storage Systems, and Shalanda Armstrong of 100KM Ventures.

How to prepare

Formulate a concise summary of your core science, specifically how your technology solves an urgent market problem. Bring targeted questions regarding translation timelines, intellectual property transfer, and early-stage capital requirements to make the most of conversations with participating investors and commercial leaders.

Organizer: TEDCO

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At a glance

Attendance
1,170 attendees
Sectors
Deeptech

Agenda

  1. From Lab to Liquidity — Session will feature investors and founders discussing how to turn breakthrough science into a commercially viable company.

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Avanti Shetye — Senior Director of Investment Operations and Compliance, TEDCO (Host)
  • Emily McMahan — Co-founder and General Partner, AIN Ventures (Panelist)
  • Jorge Schneider — Chief Executive Officer, Ion Storage Systems (Panelist)
  • Shalanda Armstrong — Founder and Managing Partner, 100KM Ventures (Panelist)