Technical.ly

Technical.ly is a national news organization that reports on local innovation economies in the United States. It employs journalists trained in entrepreneurial ecosystems, STEM workforce trends and the local effects of technology, including artificial intelligence and other commercialized science. Their vision is to make innovation accessible to anyone anywhere by keeping news and information accessible, to ensure all places thrive. Place-based economic development organizations financially underwrite their freely available reporting to serve as a communications, engagement and storytelling strategy. Tech employers, service providers and others that need to reach their coveted audience of technologists, entrepreneurs and their supporters advertise through their content, newsletters and events.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:

Philadelphia, United States

Year the organization
started publishing:

2009

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Regional

Area of coverage:

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore Maryland, DC, Wilimgton Delaware, Omaha Nebraska, Baton Rogue LA, New Orleans LA

Type of content produced by theme:

Politics

Technology

Entrepreneurship

Economy and finance

Journalism genres:

Information services

Opinion

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Solutions or constructive journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Newsletter

Social media platforms

Facebook

Instagram

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

Chris Wink, Brian Kirk and Sean Blanda

Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

For-profit

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:

Grants

Advertising

Consultancy services

Audience support / reader revenue

Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations

Branded content or native advertising

Services for clients and other private corporations

Event ticket sales

Newsletter advertising or sponsorship

The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:

Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Technical.Ly

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Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources