Technical.ly

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Technical.ly provides local technology communities with news, events and services to connect organizations and people.

Target Customer

{"Technologists","Entrepreneurs","Startups","Regional tech communities","Job seekers","Employers"}

Key Differentiator

Localized regional tech ecosystem coverage with ecosystem maps, RealLIST leader profiles, a jobs board, events, and a free community Slack, backed by a long-running independent newsroom since 2009.

Implementation Timeline

Value can be realized immediately upon subscribing to newsletters or joining the Slack community; ongoing through continually updated news, events and job postings.

Pain Points

1Lack of accessible local tech ecosystem coverage
2Difficulty discovering regional tech events and opportunities
3Challenges connecting tech organizations and talent within a region

Key Features

1News coverage of local tech ecosystems
2Ecosystems Map
3Jobs Board
4RealLIST Innovators profiles
5Events listings
6Join our free community Slack
7Preferred Partners

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CEO
2Founder
3Vice Dean
4Head of Securities Finance Technology

Client Results

1Increased visibility and engagement for local tech ecosystems
2Discovery of local startup activity, events and opportunities
3Connections between organizations, talent and services

Competitive Advantages

1Strong local/regional focus across multiple states and DC
2Multiple channels: news, events, jobs, ecosystem maps, and partner network
3Active community engagement via Slack and real-time updates
4Established newsroom with regional reporting since 2009

Key Benefits

1News updates on local tech scenes

2Networking and event opportunities

3Access to jobs and partner services

4Community Slack for ongoing engagement

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Technical.ly is a platform that grows local technology communities by connecting organizations and people through news, events and services.

Target Market

Regional tech ecosystems, startups, technologists, and tech-focused organizations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC, and beyond

Unique Value Proposition

Localized, multi-state tech ecosystem coverage with news, events, jobs, ecosystem maps, and a trusted partner network that connects tech organizations and people.

Technical Requirements

Online access; email/newsletter signup; Slack account; account login for features like posting jobs or engaging with partners

Pricing Model

Not specified on site; some features appear free (news, events, Slack, newsletters); pricing for partnerships/jobs board not disclosed

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