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.

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.

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.

We had a full crowd for Volume 5 of our quarterly Founder House, a co-working experience for early-stage founders.

As New York legislators are poised to consider similar legislation in Albany next session, we can take several lessons from California’s failed bill. 

Decoded Futures, a project of the Tech:NYC Foundation, hosted a pilot event to help workforce development and education nonprofits in New York City enhance their capacity with AI. Here are five takeaways from the event.

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.  

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.

Introducing: Startup:NYC Season 1

We’re excited to welcome former New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, Lisi McCall, and Bryan Lozano to Tech:NYC!

Founder House will offer networking and collaboration opportunities, curated introductions to investors and industry experts, and office space to founders at the earliest stages of building companies