A young CEO, Pava LaPere, age 26, who ran a tech company in Baltimore, was found dead in her apartment. The police have a warrant to arrest a man named Jason Dean Billingsley, age 32, for her murder. They say he is dangerous and should not be approached.
The police don’t think LaPere and Billingsley know each other. The company LaPere started, EcoMap, uses smart computer programs to help businesses communicate better with their customers. It’s sad news, and the police are asking Billingsley to turn himself in.
EcoMap shared some very sad news. Their CEO, Pava LaPere, who started the company, has passed away suddenly. They’re very upset and send their thoughts to her family and friends. Just a little while ago, the company said they got almost $8 million in funding.
Earlier this year, Pava was recognized by Forbes as one of the top young people making a positive difference. The company praised Pava as a caring and dedicated leader who believed in making things better for everyone. They’ll carry on her important work in her memory.
Delali Dzirasa, the CEO of Fearless in Baltimore, was a mentor to Pava LaPere. He remembers her as a strong leader who everyone respected. Dzirasa says Pava was incredibly determined, and no one could convince her she couldn’t do something. Even though she was very capable, she always made room for others, he told CNN.
SOURCE:CNN