Decoded Futures at Tech:NYC has selected 12 alumni nonprofits to help move beyond AI pilots and into large-scale implementation with $1M in grant funding in partnership with Google.org and The New York Community Trust. 

This month, we spoke with four NYC-based founders who are innovating to disrupt the sports industry and continue to make New York a sports destination.

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.

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.

The companies that thrive here must also contribute to the civic health and vibrancy of the city, and Tech:NYC has always partnered with our members to work toward that goal. That’s why today, 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.

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.