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.

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.

We caught up with founders from four companies who are innovating in the e-commerce space and transforming the way we pay and purchase.

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 President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity being passed by the City Council.

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.

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.

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 President & CEO Julie Samuels released this statement on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity agreement.

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.

Tech:NYC and Visible Hands are thrilled to announce the inaugural SEEN 50 cohort of New York City-based underrepresented founders leading trailblazing startups.

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.

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.