Michael Butler
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How to talk at work about the police killing of Tyre Nichols
In November 2020, workplaces struggled to address the trauma and unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Shocking video from the police killing of a Black man in Memphis requires a similar lesson. → Read More
Toward a more inclusive Philadelphia: 5 lessons from my time covering tech and business
As reporter Michael Butler ends his time at Technical.ly, he reflects some of the most insightful stories he wrote and trends he followed. → Read More
How can entrepreneurs tackle health inequities with tech solutions?
As the saying goes, those closest to the problem are often closest to the solution. Here's a look at local founders using technology to bring affordability, cultural awareness and ease to Black and brown communities underserved by the traditional healthcare system. → Read More
Bala Cynwyd ecommerce company WatchBox raises $165M in equity capital
The luxury watch retailer received an investment that reflects a global surge of aftermarket watch sales during the pandemic, and plans to expand its online platform in the coming months. → Read More
The pandemic became a lesson in adaption for these Black women leading cosmetics startups
As cosmetics and fragrance sales took a tumble during the pandemic, two local founders discuss how they've adapted their business models and found success during a tumultuous time. → Read More
How 4 technologists practice self-care during colder months of the pandemic
From setting aside time each morning to reflect on your life, to playing virtual exercise games with friends, these tech pros share how they take care of themselves during the fall and winter months. → Read More
2 technologists share what they think is central to ‘The Great Resignation’ — better pay and remote work
Looking to hire right now, or at least retain your employees? Here's what local technologists have learned from a wave of job quits. → Read More
Which coding bootcamp is right for you? Consider these 15+ Philly tech training programs
A roundup of current resources for adults (and kids) who are interested in entering a career in tech or fine-tuning their existing skills. → Read More
Bootcamps can be as good at prepping students for tech jobs as colleges, report says
A review of Burning Glass data found that some bootcamps, including Tech Elevator, help graduates find employment in tech at a higher rate than well-regarded computer science programs. → Read More
How Temple's tech team built a COVID-19 data dashboard to support campus health
"What comes of this in the future is how we’re using data to make decisions," said Interim CIO Larry Brandolph on the university's tool to track COVID-19 testing and vaccination rates on campus. → Read More
Is a college degree needed to work in tech? No, but it sure helps in some cases
Nine technologists discussed — and offered suggestions for what else should be considered, especially in today's mad-dash tech hiring landscape — during a recent Technical.y Slack chat. → Read More
7 ways clinical trials can be more inclusive for people of color
In order for a medicine to help the general population, it follows that the development process should reflect all of the people it seeks to treat. Historically, though, clinical trials haven't. Four clinical research pros discuss how to change their industry. → Read More
The many professional lives of Careerage cofounder Matthew Grande
After skipping between industries, Shift Capital's former principal of impact wants to help other pros find their future selves, as he (finally) did. Plus, why he hasn't picked a title yet. → Read More
Get to know the 41 members of Leadership Philadelphia’s 2021-2022 Keepers cohort
The professional development org has announced its newest cohort of young Philly leaders, including a bunch of software engineers. → Read More
Health equity 101: What causes healthcare disparities, and where does tech fit?
For Black, brown and immigrant communities and those living in poverty, access to technology can also mean better health outcomes. Here's what local experts say about what's causing disparities — and what can be done to shrink them. → Read More
Health equity 101: What causes healthcare disparities, and where does tech fit?
For Black, brown and immigrant communities and those living in poverty, access to technology can also mean better health outcomes. Here's what local experts say about what's causing disparities — and what can be done to shrink them. → Read More
For some tech pros, overworking is a step toward a goal. For others, it’s about survival
A side gig-laden software engineer and a bootstrapping founder juggling multiple roles alongside startup growth are among the technologists whose work week far exceeds 40 hours. Here's why they do it. → Read More
Henrietta Lacks is the inspiration for a new life sciences workspace, called HelaPlex
Cells taken without Lacks' consent in Baltimore brought a reckoning over racial justice in medical research. It is informing a new development by Philly founder Tia Lyles-Williams to make life sciences more equitable for Black people. → Read More
Henrietta Lacks is the inspiration for a new life science workspace, called HelaPlex
LucasPye Bio founder Tia Lyles-Williams is behind the forthcoming development. She says she wants Black people to be more than "lab rats" in medical research. → Read More
Henrietta Lacks is the inspiration for a new life science workspace, called HelaPlex
LucasPye Bio founder Tia Lyles-Williams is behind the forthcoming development. She says she wants Black people to be more than "lab rats" in medical research. → Read More