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.

A new citywide survey confirms what many in the industry have long understood: New Yorkers are bullish on technology driving the future of our city and deeply understand the need to build new infrastructure and programs to meet that need.

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 Tech Week founder Katia Ameri to discuss the conference’s origins, get an inside scoop on what makes for a “great” Tech Week event, and learn how attendees can make the most of the maelstrom.

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.

In honor of Black History Month, we caught up with five Black founders who are shaping the NYC tech ecosystem and innovating to improve health, HR, prison communications, digital accessibility, and athletic platforms.

For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Margaret Lim, a Managing Director at Amex Ventures, shared her thoughts on the benefits of working with international talent, what it takes to truly innovate in a crowded landscape of AIs and NFTs, and how Amex Ventures finds the sweet spot between American Express’ business needs and a broader mandate to experiment.

Tech:NYC released the following statement in support of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to restrict smartphone use in schools and to ensure distraction-free learning.