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.

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 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.

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.

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.