Our Support for a Smartphone Ban in Schools
Before a ban takes effect, however, lawmakers and school officials must answer a few questions around storage, enforcement, and parental communication to ensure that such an initiative can be effectively implemented.
Companies to Watch: Health & Wellness Tech (Part I)
We caught up with a few founders who are part of our inaugural Startup:NYC cohort and addressing inequities within the health and wellness tech sector.
How New Yorkers Are Using AI to Address Climate Change
As widespread adoption of AI continues to capture the imagination, more New Yorkers are beginning to understand the potential for new technologies to help us address our climate emergency.
Fubo’s David Gandler on investing in the product and going public
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Fubo co-founder and CEO David Gandler shared the lessons he learned as a young entrepreneur operating abroad, how Fubo competes with more sprawling streaming empires, and the importance of creating companies that can respond to market dynamics quickly.
Companies to Watch: Pride 2024 with LGBTQ+ Founders
Celebrating Pride 2024 with LGBTQ+ founders and Tech:NYC
Tech Workers Want To Live in New York – This is How to Make It More Affordable
Our new report finds that soaring rents relative to average wages make it difficult to find affordable homes across all occupation and income groups, including tech workers.
Startup:NYC’s Official Launch Party
Last week, we announced Startup:NYC, a community of New York’s next superstar founders. Last night, we got together with members of Startup:NYC’s VC council, founders, supporters, and other ecosystem leaders to celebrate it.
How Revel’s Frank Reig turned a moped startup into an EV infrastructure firm
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Revel co-founder and CEO Frank Reig shared his thoughts on the origins of Revel’s launch, why EV infrastructure and ride-sharing need to evolve in tandem, and how startups should best approach regulators to ensure long-lasting relationships.
Introducing Startup:NYC
We’re thrilled to announce Startup:NYC, a community for New York’s next superstar founders.
Meet the 60 Diverse-Led Startups from Tech:NYC’s Third Founder House
The largest Founder House to date welcomed the startups in the latest cohort of NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship.
Companies to Watch: Black Founders Shaping the Next Generation of New York Tech
These Black-led startups are shaping the next generation of New York tech.
What’s Next for AI in New York: 2024 Caucus Weekend Recap
For this year’s #CaucusWeekend2024, we invited a group of NYC-based founders building the next generation of AI tools to hold court with top elected officials in Albany. Here are some of the highlights.
Announcing the Expansion of Tech:NYC’s Team
We’re excited to welcome former New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, Lisi McCall, and Bryan Lozano to Tech:NYC!
Rho’s Everett Cook on building a new “financial operating system” category
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Rho co-founder and CEO Everett Cook shared his thoughts on his early years as a teen entrepreneur, what Rho learned from its first customers, and the importance of continuous adaptability in the fintech sector.