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.

Decoded Futures at the Tech:NYC Foundation launched its second cohort aimed at empowering nonprofits in the education and workforce development sector with AI tools. 

We’re excited to welcome Bennu Amen, Caroline McKechnie, and Jenni Warren to Tech:NYC!

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.

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.

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 issued the following statement in response to today’s 2025 State of the State address by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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.