In a tragic turn of events, a young tech CEO named Pava LaPere, who had earned a place on the prestigious 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the Social Impact category, was discovered dead on Monday. This shocking news was further compounded when the state medical examiner’s office ruled her death as a homicide, according to a report from the Baltimore Sun. LaPere, who was the CEO of EcoMap Technologies at the age of 26, was found at an apartment building in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Police revealed that her body showed signs of blunt-force trauma. CBS News stated that a missing persons report had been filed shortly before her body was discovered.
The Sun provided further details about LaPere’s inspiring journey, highlighting how she had founded EcoMap while still pursuing her undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University. She eventually graduated from the school in 2019. The company, as described on their website, is on a mission to make information more accessible by creating data maps of different ecosystems. Notably, one of the data maps focused on the city’s Black-owned business community. EcoMap Technologies’ office is located on West Franklin Street, which coincidentally is the same block where LaPere’s body was found. According to WBAL, the apartment where she was discovered belonged to LaPere herself.
EcoMap Technologies expressed their devastation over the loss of LaPere in a heartfelt statement on Twitter. They described her as a visionary leader who was deeply compassionate and dedicated to the company’s mission. They also acknowledged her commitment to Baltimore and her efforts to highlight the work of various ecosystems across the country. The company praised her inclusive leadership style and expressed their intention to carry on her legacy through their continued work.
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