Latest posts from the Tech:NYC team.

In this series, we spotlight the latest NYC-headquartered startups to raise Series A rounds — those crucial early wins that help founders grow their teams, build out their products, and get serious about scale.

Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement after the passage of Intro 540 by the City Council today.

With Climate Week NYC underway, we spoke with four founders of NYC-based climate tech companies who are innovating to help NYC — and the globe — go green.

We caught up with Able Partners’ Amanda Eilian to discuss her career, what she looks for in founders, how she identifies the most promising companies working to narrow the Wellness Gap, and much more.

As we kick off New York Fashion Week, we spoke with four founders of NYC-based fashion tech startups who are innovating to spruce up the city’s looks and keep us ahead of the next fashion trend.

We are proud to announce the launch of The Grid Fellowship, Tech:NYC’s inaugural civic fellowship.

The message from our conversation with Congressman Joe Morelle and NYC AI founders on the future of artificial intelligence in New York was clear: regulation is coming, and startups need a seat at the table.

As travel (and the weather) heats up in the dog days of summer, we spoke with five founders who are innovating to improve travel and hospitality across the globe and doing anything but slowing down.

Decoded Futures recently teamed up with industry giants to run the Nonprofit AI Jam, bringing together 1,000 nonprofit leaders from across the country for a hands-on sprint to build real AI tools tailored to our sector.

We caught up with Flybridge Venture Partners’ Dorothy Chang to discuss her career, how the NYC startup ecosystem has evolved over the last decade, her efforts to cultivate the NYC startup community, and much more.

Tech:NYC’s policy priorities for the 2025 mayoral election.

We caught up with Company Ventures’ Matt Harrigan to discuss his career, how he thinks the VC industry should evolve over the next 5-10 years, what he looks for in pitches, and much more.

We know there’s still work to be done when it comes to supporting entrepreneurs who identify as LGBTQ+. That’s why this month, we’re excited to showcase five LGBTQ+ founders who are making waves in NYC and innovating to disrupt industries.

The Tech:NYC Foundation just wrapped its third Decoded Futures cohort, where 19 nonprofits tackled real operational challenges using AI solutions. Here’s a recap of what happened with eight of those orgs when they were provided with the time, tools, and support to start exploring AI.

Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement after the conclusion of the 2025 New York Legislative session.

There's something that has become obvious: NYC is now a tech powerhouse. That’s the message behind Obviously New York, a bold new initiative from Tech:NYC, designed by Red Antler and supported by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

We caught up with BBG Ventures’ Nisha Dua to discuss her career, the top resources she recommends for founders, how the firm’s Polyculture thesis drives its investment strategy, and much more.

As graduation season hits full swing, we’re excited to spotlight five New York student-founders who are successfully running companies all while managing to balance the full-time job of being a student. 

Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement following passage of the New York State budget.

Team Tech:NYC, along with 24 of our member companies, took the early trains north to Albany this week to meet with New York Assemblymembers, State Senators, and other legislators and policymakers.

A new report by Tech:NYC and the Center for an Urban Future takes stock of where NYC’s tech sector stands and what it will take to keep our momentum going.

The Tech:NYC Foundation — with support from the Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund, Google.org, Salesforce, and the Altman Foundation — announced the third cohort of Decoded Futures, a groundbreaking initiative equipping nonprofits with the knowledge, tools, and networks to adopt AI to scale their impact. 

We spoke with 10 founders from five EdTech startups who are transforming education and shaping the future of learning.

“New York City has more than 10,000 miles of curb. Managing it well is a challenge — but it’s also a big opportunity to make our city work better for everyone,” writes Tech:NYC Urbanism Fellow Isaac Oates.

We caught up with M13’s Latif Peracha to discuss his career, the most common mistake founders make when pitching to VCs, his gut feelings, and much more.

“Walkable, sustainable streets and sidewalks aren't a nice-to-have — they're essential,” writes Tech:NYC Urbanism Fellow Isaac Oates.

We caught up with USV’s Nick Grossman to discuss his career, his favorite AI tools, his top resources for founders, and what the concept of “slow hunches” actually means.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with seven female founders from five startups who are innovating to improve construction payroll systems, maternity care, family management, consumer sales, and targeted marketing solutions.

Halfway through the second cohort of Decoded Futures at the Tech:NYC Foundation, let’s check in on how nonprofit leaders are incorporating AI into their operations and workflows, and what we can learn from them. 

We caught up with Primary’s Lisa Lewin to discuss her career, the Factor fellowship, and how she leverages her experience as a CEO to advise and empower Primary’s portfolio companies.