
VC Michael Mignano on embracing a ‘grow or die’ mentality
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed Ventures, discussed his own experiences founding a company and getting acquired, how to successfully navigate finding product market fit, and how his passion for creating and helping others create has fueled his career.
New Research from Decoded Futures Identifies Challenges for Nonprofits in Using AI, Outlines Roadmap for Safely Using AI to Expand Services
Report findings are guiding inaugural training program at Decoded Futures, a Tech:NYC initiative working to bridge the AI knowledge gap between tech companies and nonprofits, backed by Robin Hood and Google.
Tech:NYC’s Statement on City of Yes Passing the City Council
Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity being passed by the City Council.
Dorm Room Fund’s Molly Fowler on finding founders “off the grid”
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Molly Fowler, General Partner of Dorm Room Fund, shared lessons from her origins working in California politics, how DRF chooses promising founders, and what she hopes the future holds for the country’s original student venture fund.
Tech:NYC’s Statement on City of Yes Agreement
Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity agreement.
VC Spotlight: Nate Loewentheil, Commonweal Ventures
We caught up with Commonweal Ventures’ Nate Loewentheil to discuss his career, why he founded Commonweal Ventures, and why partnering with the government can be, in his words, powerful.
Please Meet: The SEEN 50
Tech:NYC and Visible Hands are thrilled to announce the inaugural SEEN 50 cohort of New York City-based underrepresented founders leading trailblazing startups.
Tech:NYC ✈️ Puerto Rico: 2024 SOMOS Recap
This year’s trip once again gave us an invaluable opportunity to connect with New York’s business, government, and advocacy communities as well as partners from Puerto Rico, all working toward expanding opportunities for Latino communities in New York and beyond.