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I lead a team of SEO professionals and together we have helped hundreds of therapists, coaches and small business owners create thriving, profitable businesses.

EMLab Strategies is part of Empathy Media Lab and offers a suite of communication, education, and media services for government, nonprofits, businesses, artists, politicians, and community causes.

We build websites, but we do more than that! FinTel Communications builds lasting relationships with our clients! We’re active partners who have your best interests in mind. If you are successful, then FinTel Communications is successful.

FinTel Communications can provide:

- Opportunities to match you with proven technology for your corporate needs - Options to streamline your business operations with technology - Ideas on how to link technology to your business goals - Suggestions on how to reduce overhead to allow for investment back into your company

If you know of an organization or company that might be looking for graphic design, banner ads or website design, let us know! FinTel Communications strives on helping start-ups and established companies grow their market share.

We know Maryland. We know small business. FinTel Communications graphics and web design services will help you meet your goals and help your business grow. We won’t make you a website that is just a piece of art – we make beautiful, functional tools that you and your company can use. We’ll sit down with you to learn about your business and discover what you need. Whether it’s an e-commerce system, portfolio, WordPress content management system (CMS), informational websites, FinTel Communications has you covered.

FinTel Communications is here to help your company save money, increase productivity, work more effectively and efficiently and relieve some of the daily stress from your technology management.

Startup Maryland Founder | CEO, Michael Binko (aka "binko"), is a serial entrepreneur-founder, entrepreneur Ecosystem Builder, venture funder (angel+seed+VC), data scientist and brand-hound ideator. He has managed Corporate Ventures/Development, Finance, Analyst/Investor Relations and Sales/Marketing for public companies (PSINet, XYBR, Oracle Federal, Apple Federal, NEXT Software, SCO, Novell, TMP Worldwide) and raised more than $2 billion in equity funding via global capital markets.

binko's sweet-spot venture life cycle stages are late Bootstrap to Rampup/Speedup when founders and teams are typically evaluated under the scrutiny lens of "Prove It at Scale." binko has been a Venture Mentor | Sherpa to thousands of entrepreneurs and founding teams around the country -- keeping a warm spot in his heart for his home state of Maryland (The Free State).

binko CoFounded and is CEO of Startup Maryland® -- a regions initiative born out of Startup America. Core programs include:

* STRT1UP® Roadshow * Documentary: STRT1UP ... Venturing Through the Land of Pleasant Living * Pitch Across Maryland startup competition * Raise Your Game Bootcamp (founder | executive team training) * Angel Academy (angel investor bootcamp) * STRT1UP Ventures * STRT1UP Accelerator (powered by Cohado®) * Creative-in-Residence (fusion of creatives with techies) * Maryland Open -- Crab Soup and Bloody Mary Competition

binko recently launched STRT1UP Ventures with current portfolio companies including: Quidient, American Gene Technologies (AGT), Fluent, AUTIX, Cohado, IES Life Science and Quantum Compliance.

As an angel investor of kloudtrack® a cloud-based cybersecurity, GRC, AI / data science company, binko currently serves as Board Chair.

binko is a CoFounder and member of the Board of the Startup Champions Network (SCN), the continuation of Startup America as the first organization established to support inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. Since founding SCN, binko has led initiatives related to Deal-flow Mapping, Portfolio Innovation, Policy+Legislative Advocacy, Ecosystem Metrics, Branding and Partnerships including relationships with Kauffman Foundation, Revolution Ventures, Google for Startups, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, TRowePrice and others. He was CoFounder | CMO of LaunchFuel a venture studio focused on Data, Cloud and Cyber.

binko is an Entrepreneur Ecosystem ambassador for the Rise of the Rest (ROTR) Roadshow with Steve Case, AOL Founder and Founder of Revolution Ventures. ROTR is a nation-wide bus tour that amplified the STRT1UP Roadshow concept to the national stage as a deal-flow and venture portfolio curation initiative highlighting and celebrating America's spirit of entrepreneurs in markets outside the stalwart venture markets of Silicon Valley, New England and New York.

binko holds two degrees, with honors, from James Madison U and completed the Innovation Management graduate program offered jointly by the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering and Smith School of Business. He is a Lifetime Member of the University of Maryland Alumni Association.

He has instructed on venture building at UMD, George Mason U, George Washington U, Johns Hopkins U, MIT Forum, VTech and others. binko has is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence| Judge for the Morgan Stanley Social Innovation Awards.

binko is a recipient of many business acumen awards including: the Spirit of Free Enterprise, Influential Marylanders, and Innovator of the Year among others.

He is a Business Evaluator for NIST and an Accelerators contributor for The Wall Street Journal.

As a three-times over Maryland alumni and still a Maryland resident, I would like to connect with the UMD community to identify opportunities to (1) partner with like-minded platforms, individuals as well as (2) identify potential team members for Uneo.

Your Support Service offers: Superior Mental Health Services: From individual and family therapy to specialized support groups, we provide confidential, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.

Nurturing Future Providers: We offer invaluable clinical supervision and business education to graduate students and aspiring mental health professionals (including undergraduate students), strengthening the future workforce.

Business Education and Coaching: We equip therapists with the skills they need to thrive, from practice management and marketing to ethical considerations and building a network. Mental Health Training and Resources: We empower businesses and organizations to create supportive work environments through collaboration, customized training, and awareness programs.

Beyond Therapy: We offer a curated selection of books and products on mental health and well-being, fostering self-care and education within the community.

By joining the Terp Business Exchange, we aim to: Increase Access to Mental Health Services: Make seeking help feel natural and accessible for all populations emphasizing diversity and inclusion of Terps, whether students, faculty, staff, or alumni.

Strengthen Mental Health Networks: Foster collaboration and resource sharing, creating a robust support system within the university community.

Develop Future Mental Health Leaders: Equip aspiring professionals with the skills and experience they need to serve future clients and communities effectively.

Promote Mental Health Awareness: Nurture a culture of well-being within the community, reducing stigma and encouraging everyone to prioritize their mental health.

Give Back to UMD: Contribute to the university's mission by providing essential services, training, and opportunities for growth and development.

Joining the Terp Business Exchange isn't just about business; it's about building a healthier, more resilient community. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration, and we're excited to partner with fellow Terps to create a brighter future for all.

Strong expertise in building and integrating enterprise systems in the manufacturing domain.

As a digital out-of-home provider, we specialize in the installation of portable charger rental kiosks at high-traffic venues. Through partnerships with sponsors, we showcase custom digital advertising and branded wrapping on both the charging stations and chargers, while simultaneously gathering valuable market research from fans.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for advisors to help with our business, venues and sponsors to partner with, and investors who want to join us on this journey. We believe that by joining the alumni directory for businesses at the University of Maryland, we can establish valuable connections and collaborate with like-minded individuals to drive our business forward.

Our customers include hypergrowth startups and federal agencies, both Civilian and Defense.