Pava Marie LaPere, 26, murdered in Baltimore apartment is Forbes 30 Under 30 tech CEO who launched $7million eco company
- Pava Marie LaPere, 26, was killed by blunt force trauma inside her Baltimore apartment, and her body was found by police on Monday
- No suspects have been arrested and cops haven't revealed any possible motives
- Pava was remembered as one of the 'brightest stars' in Baltimore, and a 'compassionate visionary force' by those who knew and worked with her
A Maryland woman who was found murdered in her apartment has been identified as a tech CEO and social impact entrepreneur who runs a $7million company - and police have refused to reveal who made the 911 call reporting her missing.
Pava Marie LaPere, 26, was killed by blunt force trauma inside her luxury Mount Vernon, Baltimore apartment, and her body was found by police on Monday. She lived and worked in the same building, according to public records.
No suspects have been arrested, and cops have not revealed any possible motives. According to her social media, LaPere was born in Tucson, Arizona, and was single.
LaPere, who attended John Hopkins University before starting the company, was named on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list this year for her impact work.
She is the co-founder and CEO of EcoMap Technologies - which she launched at the age of 22 in her college dorm room. As well as her Forbes recognition, she was named in Baltimore's 40 Under 40 and Maryland's 25 Under 25 lists for innovation.
Pava was remembered as one of the 'brightest stars' in Baltimore, and a 'compassionate visionary force' by those who knew and worked with her.
![Pava Marie LaPere, 26, was killed by blunt force trauma inside her Baltimore apartment, and her dead body was found by police on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/16/75853625-12562547-Pava_Marie_LaPere_26_was_killed_by_blunt_force_trauma_inside_her-m-36_1695741126102.jpg)
Pava Marie LaPere, 26, was killed by blunt force trauma inside her Baltimore apartment, and her dead body was found by police on Monday
![Pava Marie LaPere attended John Hopkins University before starting her company](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75853631-12562547-Pava_Marie_LaPere-a-49_1695744166523.jpg)
![Pava Marie LaPere was named on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list this year for her impact work](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75855141-12562547-Pava_Marie_LaPere-m-48_1695744160349.jpg)
LaPere, who attended John Hopkins University, was named on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list this year for her impact work
![Officers arrived around 11:34am to her apartment complex in the 300 block of West Franklin Street on Monday. LaPere lived in the building, which is the former site of the Congress Hotel, where one bedroom apartments rent for $1,500 a month](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/16/75855505-12562547-image-a-41_1695743602899.jpg)
Officers arrived around 11:34am to her apartment complex in the 300 block of West Franklin Street on Monday. LaPere lived in the building, which is the former site of the Congress Hotel, where one bedroom apartments rent for $1,500 a month
Under her leadership, the Baltimore-based startup has raised a total of $7million in funding in the last 18 months.
Officers arrived around 11:34am at her apartment complex in the 300 block of West Franklin Street on Monday.
Upon arrival, they found LaPere dead. She had signs of blunt-force trauma and detectives launched a homicide investigation, police confirmed.
A neighbor, who lives across the hall from LaPere, said she woke up to cops knocking on LaPere’s door. There was no answer, she told local news.
The medical examiner’s office took possession of the body, and an examination is pending.
According to investigators, there had been a missing person’s call made for her a short time before her dead body was discovered. They declined to say who made the call, because the investigation is ongoing.
Her company EcoMap Technologies said in a statement on Tuesday: 'With profound sadness and shock, EcoMap announces the tragic and untimely passing of our beloved Founder and CEO, Pava LaPere.
'The circumstances surrounding Pava's death are deeply distressing, and our deepest condolences are with her family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly devastating time.
'Pava was not only the visionary force behind EcoMap but was also a deeply compassionate and dedicated leader.
![No suspects have been arrested, and cops have no revealed any possible motives. She is pictured with Sherrod Davis, the company's COO](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/16/75853501-12562547-image-a-35_1695741107979.jpg)
No suspects have been arrested, and cops have no revealed any possible motives. She is pictured with Sherrod Davis, the company's COO
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/18/75853471-12562547-image-m-76_1695747889333.jpg)
![The EcoMap Technologies team, including Lapere, pictured in front of her apartment building](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75853869-12562547-image-a-75_1695745501716.jpg)
The EcoMap Technologies team, including Lapere, pictured in front of her apartment building
'Her untiring commitment to our company, to Baltimore, to amplifying the critical work of ecosystems across the country, and to building a deeply inclusive culture as a leader, friend, and partner set a standard for leadership, and her legacy will live on through the work we continue to do.
'As a team, and on behalf of our customers and the EcoMap community, we are devastated by this loss, and we pledge our unwavering support to the LaPere family as they navigate this heartbreaking period.
'We would also like to express our gratitude to the authorities and emergency services for their efforts and professionalism.
'We understand the public’s interest in this story, but we kindly ask for privacy and respect as we grieve and process this unimaginable tragedy. We will share more about how we intend to honor Pava's memory and legacy in the coming days.'
Chris Mcnees, a tenant of the building, told WJZ: 'That's pretty horrifying. I mean, just for that to happen anywhere in the city is obviously a bad thing but it's hard to imagine why this would happen specifically in this building.'
LaPere lived in an apartment building, the former site of the Congress Hotel, where one-bedroom apartments rent for $1,500 a month.
![LaPere was expected to speak at an industry forum in Pennsylvania on October 2, and EcoMap Technologies publicized the event yesterday - after she was found dead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75855145-12562547-image-a-53_1695744185531.jpg)
LaPere was expected to speak at an industry forum in Pennsylvania on October 2, and EcoMap Technologies publicized the event yesterday - after she was found dead
![The female tech CEO (center) is pictured with her parents, Caroline and Frank LaPere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75856619-12562547-image-a-74_1695745106558.jpg)
The female tech CEO (center) is pictured with her parents, Caroline and Frank LaPere
![According to investigators, there had been a missing person’s call made for her a short time before her dead body was discovered](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/16/75853477-12562547-image-a-38_1695741310803.jpg)
According to investigators, there had been a missing person’s call made for her a short time before her dead body was discovered
![Pava Marie LaPere shared her journey as a CEO on social media. Her clients include The Aspen Institute, Meta, the WXR Fund and T.Rowe Price Foundation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/16/75853503-12562547-image-a-40_1695741502500.jpg)
Pava Marie LaPere shared her journey as a CEO on social media. Her clients include The Aspen Institute, Meta, the WXR Fund and T.Rowe Price Foundation
According to her social media, LaPere's company 'uses technology to automate the process of digitizing ecosystems, from entrepreneurial communities, to industry sectors, to corporate networks and beyond.
'Our proprietary tech allows us to create platforms that are pre-populated with information about the resources, organizations, businesses, and people within any given community, and keep that information continually up to date.
'Our platforms help answer the question "who is doing what?", enable organizations to engage stakeholders at scale, and provide valuable data on the makeup of any given ecosystem.'
LaPere said that her workforce is 50 percent female and 50 percent comprised of people of color.
![Pava Marie LaPere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75855133-12562547-image-m-72_1695745030209.jpg)
![Pava Marie LaPere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/26/17/75855135-12562547-image-a-73_1695745037779.jpg)
Pava Marie LaPere was killed with blunt force trauma, police said. They told DailyMail.com on Tuesday afternoon that no arrests have been made
Her clients include The Aspen Institute, Meta, the WXR Fund and T.Rowe Price Foundation.
Before starting her current job, LaPere launched Innov8MD, a nonprofit aimed at assisting student entrepreneurs at her university.
LaPere was expected to speak at an industry forum in Pennsylvania on October 2, and EcoMap Technologies publicized the event yesterday - after she was found dead.
Tributes poured in for the much-loved 26-year-old following the news of her death.
Mac Conwell, who knew LaPere from her college days, wrote on social media: 'I'm literally heartbroken.
'I've know Pava Marie LaPere since she was a college student with dreams of being an entrepreneur.
'I was there when she started her company and helped her with funding and clients, and today she's gone because of a horrific act.
'RIP Pava, you will be missed.'
Brian Brackeen wrote: 'Some people make their whole city better. Pava Lapere was one of those people. Baltimore lost one of its brightest stars.
'The way I’ve seen Baltimore come together through this tragedy is incredible. It’s exactly what she would have wanted. I’ll miss her dearly.'
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