, Maryland鈥檚 economic engine for technology companies, announces聽, executive director, Government Program Development, Affairs & Research as a 2025 Rising Star from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is awarded to up to five individuals throughout the state, recognizing their contributions and leadership.
The Rising Stars Award celebrates young professionals who are excelling in their careers while inspiring others through innovation, collaboration and a deep commitment to service. Choi鈥檚 dedication to TEDCO鈥檚 mission of fostering entrepreneurship in the state played a key role in his selection. Chosen from a competitive pool of more than 100 nominees, Choi stood out for his exceptional leadership, strategic vision and impact within Maryland鈥檚 innovation ecosystem.
鈥淎lex is thoughtful, engaged and consistently delivers value not just to TEDCO but to our entire innovation community,鈥� said聽, CEO of TEDCO. 鈥淗is recognition as a Rising Star is a testament to his passion for service and his ability to build the kind of cross-sector collaborations that move Maryland forward.鈥�
In this role, Choi helps build relationships with State and Federal policy leaders to advance TEDCO鈥檚 budgetary, legislative, and regulatory priorities. Applying a data driven approach, he identifies, researches, and makes recommendations on policy and metric trends that influence the evolving innovation ecosystem and impact TEDCO鈥檚 portfolio companies and programs. Choi assists with launching new legislatively created programs, supporting the transition from policy to program.
In addition to these responsibilities, Choi leads the聽, working closely with the聽聽and other stakeholders to develop and implement a statewide聽聽to strengthen Maryland鈥檚 Cybersecurity Workforce pipeline infrastructure.
鈥淎lex brings a rare combination of vision, strategy and follow-through to his work,鈥� said聽, TEDCO鈥檚 chief government program development, affairs & policy officer. 鈥淗e鈥檚 helped shape the way we engage with policymakers, tell TEDCO鈥檚 story and translate ideas into action. Whether it鈥檚 building statewide programs or connecting the dots between legislation and entrepreneurship, Alex is constantly looking for ways to make our innovation ecosystem stronger and more equitable.鈥�
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce will honor this year鈥檚 Rising Stars during the聽聽event on May 8, 2025, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, recognizing the achievements and future promise of Maryland鈥檚 emerging changemakers. To learn more about the Rising Stars Award and view past recipients聽.
About TEDCO
, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at聽.
