VC Spotlight: Peter Boyce II, Stellation Capital
We caught up with Stellation Capital’s Peter Boyce II to discuss his career, why he founded Stellation Capital, and what resources he recommends for early-stage founders.
5 Questions for Jenni Warren, Tech:NYC’s New Decoded Futures Program Director
We sat down with Jenni Warren, who recently joined as Decoded Futures Program Director, to learn more about her career, her passion for New York’s tech and nonprofit sector, and what folks can expect from the program.
Companies to Watch: GovTech
To kick off 2025, we caught up with six founders from four companies who are innovating in the GovTech space to improve civic engagement and government efficiency and effectiveness through public-private partnerships.
Tech:NYC’s Statement on the 2025 State of the State Address
Tech:NYC issued the following statement in response to today’s 2025 State of the State address by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Tech:NYC’s Statement on the 2025 State of the City Address
Tech:NYC President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement Tech:NYC issued the following statement in response to today’s 2025’s State of the City address by Mayor Eric Adams.
Ami Luttwak of Wiz wants to change the culture around security
For the latest edition of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series, Wiz CTO Ami Luttwak shared his thoughts on founding and scaling a high-impact tech company, the evolving cloud security landscape, and his journey from founding a startup to leading one of the most impactful teams in cloud security today.
Companies to Watch: E-Commerce
We caught up with founders from four companies who are innovating in the e-commerce space and transforming the way we pay and purchase.
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 Foundation’s Thanksgiving Impact: Supporting New Yorkers in Need
This Thanksgiving, the Tech:NYC Foundation expanded its support for vulnerable New Yorkers and families in need, partnering with local nonprofits to distribute food and other essential resources.
Companies to Watch: Real Estate Tech and Proptech
We caught up with six founders from the inaugural SEEN 50 list who are innovating in the proptech and real estate space and addressing inequities in the proptech ecosystem.
A SEEN Summit Success
This fall, Tech:NYC and Visible Hands held the inaugural SEEN Summit, bringing together a host of founders, investors, and allies dedicated to championing diverse-led teams.
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.
We attended two Brian Chesky talks in two days. Here’s what we learned.
When the Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb (a Tech:NYC member!) told us he was spending a few days in New York recently, we decided to go all in.

