“I’m not really in tech per se,” casually remarked Anthony Watters, 31, when we reached out to him for a feature in our How I Got Here series.
These stories are all about helping tech and related professionals navigate their careers by exploring unique journeys. Watters’ path is a standout example of someone having jumped from entrepreneur to ecosystem builder.
Watters, a Baltimore City native and one of Technical.ly’s 2023 RealLIST Connectors, is the director of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Social Innovation Lab (SIL). He’s currently diving into his second year in this role. In his first year, he successfully guided his first cohort, infusing thousands of dollars into Baltimore’s entrepreneurial scene. Importantly, he bolstered resources for passionate, cause-driven innovators who are either JHU students or part of the community.
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