TEDCO, the Columbia, Maryland-based state economic development organization focused on early-stage technology and life sciences companies, announced that Jean-Luc Park, its deputy chief investment officer and senior director of Social Impact Funds, has been accepted into Leadership Baltimore County’s Class of 2027. Park was selected from a competitive applicant pool spanning multiple regions, sectors, and industries. TEDCO Chief Investment Officer Jack Miner framed the selection as a reflection of Park’s broader track record: “Jean-Luc’s dedication to supporting Maryland’s ecosystem knows no limits. His selection in this program reflects this and we are excited to see the continued growth this program will empower.”
Who Jean-Luc Park Is
Park has spent more than two decades in venture capital and private equity, a career that began in 1999 with early-stage investment work at Draper Triangle Ventures and Lycos Ventures in Pittsburgh. He was a founding partner of Ferrum Capital, an EB-5 regional center that channels capital into real estate projects designed to drive job creation, and he later advised the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, on how private equity investment affects employment. Earlier in his career, he consulted for Calvert Social Funds, where he helped manage more than $50 million across roughly 30 funds and 30 direct deals. Park joined TEDCO in 2021 and was promoted to his current role in July 2025 after previously serving as senior director of the Social Impact Funds, a portfolio built specifically to deliver financial returns while supporting Maryland’s broader economic development. He holds three degrees from Carnegie Mellon University: dual bachelor’s degrees in mathematics/computer science and economics, plus an MBA from the Tepper School of Business. TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall praised Park’s tenure at the time of his 2025 promotion: “Since he began with TEDCO four years ago, the Social Impact Funds have continued efforts to create new pathways for entrepreneurial success in Maryland.” Miner described Park in more personal terms in that same announcement, calling him “an investor with a heart” who stays engaged with founders even when their funding applications don’t get approved. Beyond TEDCO, Park also works as a consultant and advisor to startups and was named a 2025 Diverse Business Leader by the Baltimore Business Journal.
What Leadership Baltimore County Actually Involves
Leadership Baltimore County was incorporated in 1983 with the goal of making Baltimore County a better place to live and work, and it now runs a 10-month program built to connect emerging leaders with peers and local decision-makers while sharpening their professional and civic impact. The curriculum includes monthly sessions led by regional thought leaders, a 360-degree leadership assessment paired with executive coaching, and ongoing engagement with civic issues like public safety and health services, all designed to strengthen participants’ effectiveness both professionally and within their communities. Park described his own motivation for applying in personal terms: “I am excited to broaden my expertise, connect with other leaders and learn more about how to tackle real-world issues. I cannot wait to see how this knowledge will support my work at TEDCO and uplift the Maryland ecosystem.”
