This month proved something we already know to be true, your biggest resource is your community. This month at FITCI was a demonstration of what a strong business community can look like: companies supporting each other, sharing what they know, and creating opportunities to be seen. These moments are a reminder that being part of … Read more
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With the 2026 Tech Showcase fast approaching we are spotlighting FITCI companies leading up to it. Follow along to learn more about the companies featured in this years Tech Showcase, and the groundbreaking technology, research, and science happening in right here in Frederick. For Anindya Chanda, CEO of Mycologics, fungi have been the focus of … Read more
Tom Stein is a guy with lots of ideas who has always loved making things, and wanted to start his own business. Following the advice of a mentor to build on the idea with the most value, he founded Trivance Design, LLC which aims to improve human health by encouraging more students to pursue STEM … Read more
“If you can come up with a solution to this problem, you’ll be a millionaire.” While attending pharmacy school, Sue Carr worked in a hospital as a pharmacy technician, becoming quickly frustrated by the cumbersome process that follows when health-care providers break open glass ampules to dispense medication. Inevitably, glass shards must be filtered out … Read more
As a kid, Dr. Jill Pecon-Slattery was in love with nature—frogs, butterflies, and all living things. A childhood spent outdoors exploring the natural world led, logically, to a career in science, although Jill’s path has had twists and turns. Initially, she wanted to be a marine field biologist; with a master’s degree in oceanography, Jill … Read more
Dr. Pierre Reed loves cyber. Really, really, loves cyber. “If I won the lottery, I’d do it for free” says the founder of PMTR Industries, a cybersecurity service business based in Frederick. “It’s constantly changing and requires adaptive skills to remain at the top of the field.” Dr. Reed was introduced to cyber when he … Read more
