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NC TECH Public Affairs - Year in Review
Check up on NC TECH Public Policy updates from the last year and what's next to come in 2026.
Six Ways Technology Could Redefine 2026
As the tech world turns the page on another year, one tradition is constant: prediction season. From emerging technologies to shifting global dynamics, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of meaningful change. Here are my six takes on what the year ahead could hold – and why they matter.
Why North Carolina Tech Companies Can't Afford to Ignore Early Career Investment in Women
North Carolina has earned its reputation as the #1 state for women in technology, with women comprising 37.7% of the tech workforce, which is well above the national average. Yet even in our progressive tech ecosystem, a troubling pattern persists: 20% of women with STEM degrees pivot out in...
Take 5 with Josh Rubin, Director of Managed Services, Thinc Strategy
The Take 5 series features brief 5-question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog, and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Director of Managed Services at Thinc...
North Carolina’s Tech Workforce: Adapting to AI, Agility, and Orchestration
North Carolina’s tech economy is in the middle of a profound transformation. Employers across the state are posting thousands of IT openings every month, yet the skills they seek, and the roles they prioritize, are shifting faster than ever.
Debunking the Top 5 Cybersecurity Myths
As a cybersecurity practitioner straddling both academia and industry, I frequently encounter disparities between common perceptions and the reality of cybersecurity. Read for five persistent myths that I consistently find myself debunking.
Women Leading in Tech: Sandra Oliver
In the lead-up to the Summit for Women in Tech, we're sharing Women Leading in Tech Executive Spotlights across our blog, social media channels, and newsletters. These spotlights are designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of female tech leaders from our state, providing them with a...
Women Leading in Tech: Michelle Coviello
In the lead-up to the Summit for Women in Tech, we're sharing Women Leading in Tech Executive Spotlights across our blog, social media channels, and newsletters. These spotlights are designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of female tech leaders from our state, providing them with a...
NC TECH at the TECNA 2025 Summer Conference
In July, NC TECH team members traveled to Montréal for the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) Summer Conference, joining colleagues and leaders from across the U.S. and Canada to connect, collaborate, and explore ideas surrounding technology associations.
Beyond Good Intentions: What Real Allyship Looks Like in Leadership
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of what we call allyship is actually just good intentions wrapped in the wrong actions. I see leaders who genuinely care, but are stuck in what I call “passive allyship.” They are not saying the wrong things, but they’re not doing the right things either.
Women Leading in Tech: Cindy Luttrell
In the lead-up to the Summit for Women in Tech, we're sharing Women Leading in Tech Executive Spotlights across our blog, social media channels, and newsletters. These spotlights are designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of female tech leaders from our state, providing them with a...
The Seasons No One Prepares Us For
Nobody warned me how hard it would be to just exist as a woman. To become a mom. To become a partner. To age. To lead. To break ground in spaces that were never built for me. To do it all while trying to find joy along the way was hardly ever a priority. I’ve spent most of my life being told I...
Women Leading in Tech: Amy Greene
In the lead-up to the Summit for Women in Tech, we're sharing Women Leading in Tech Executive Spotlights across our blog, social media channels, and newsletters. These spotlights are designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of female tech leaders from our state, providing them with a...
Celebrating Over a Decade of Innovation: NC TECH’s Top Tech Startups to Watch
Since 2014, NC TECH has shined a spotlight on emerging companies through its Top Tech Startups to Watch award category as part of the annual NC TECH Awards. Over the past decade, more than 100 startups have been recognized for their innovation, growth potential, and impact on North Carolina’s...
What If We’ve Been Overlooking the Real Catalyst for Innovation?
At this year’s NC TECH Leadership Summit, I’ll highlight the role middle managers play in shaping cultures where team members want to stick around, are encouraged to take bold risks toward innovation, and are empowered to perform at a high level without burning out.
Take 5 with Kim Lanphear, CEO, Apparo
The Take 5 series features brief 5-question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog, and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Kim Lanphear, CEO at Apparo
The State-of-the-State in Digital Health: A Look Back at Q1 and a Look Ahead for Marketers
With one quarter of 2025 now in the books, I thought it was a good time to pause, pick our heads up and assess what transpired and what it could mean for healthIT and digital health companies and marketers as we look ahead to the next nine months.
NC TECH's 2025 NEXT TECH Award Winners
NC TECH, in partnership with Business North Carolina, has launched the NEXT TECH Awards to showcase and celebrate North Carolina’s rising tech stars. Read this article to find out who our winners are!
Meet NC TECH's Startup Showcase Companies
State of Tech features a TECH STARTUP SHOWCASE with five innovative North Carolina startups selected to demo/pitch to a virtual audience of business and technology leaders. NC TECH accepts submissions from startups across the state and narrows the field down to five.
NC TECH Announces New Board Members
NC TECH is excited to welcome eight new members to our Board of Directors! These accomplished leaders bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to our organization, strengthening our mission to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration within North Carolina’s tech community. We look...
MetLife Partnership – Technology Foundations for Nonprofits Cohort Launch
Apparo’s 10-week Tech Foundations Program with MetLife Foundation provides knowledge and skills for more informed digital strategies and technology tools to support nonprofit missions.