named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Startup:NYC VC Council
Initiative connecting venture capital firms with city leaders to support early-stage startups and promote inclusive investment in New York City
Tech:NYC Leadership Network
Network of technology executives and founders advocating for policy change and civic engagement in the NYC tech ecosystem
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocating for policies supporting New York's innovation economyMobilizes tech sector expertise to collaborate with city and state government on policies that support the growth and development of the tech industry in New York. Advocates for positions related to social justice, quality of life, and modernization of government services.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducting research on the New York tech ecosystem and AI adoptionConducts original research on job growth, venture capital, startup activity, and AI transformation. Publishes reports including the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, citywide surveys of C-suite executives, and analyses of AI adoption challenges in NYC nonprofits.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- Hosting annual computer science fair for high school studentsHosts an annual CS Fair that enables over 2,000 public high school students to explore tech careers in partnership with NYC tech companies and nonprofits.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Launching civic fellowship for senior tech leadersOperates the Grid Fellowship, a nine-month civic fellowship program for senior tech leaders—including founders, operators, and C-suite executives—to engage with New York City's civic systems and actors.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Operating member engagement and networking programsHosts exclusive member events, expert panels, and networking events for tech companies in New York City. Represents a diverse cross-section of the NYC tech industry through membership and operates a member-based network to support ecosystem growth.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operating tech job boards and facilitating job market growthOperates a job board hosting thousands of tech job postings across NYC companies, with a focus on in-person roles. Tracks and reports on AI job growth and venture activity in the city.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing technology and policy newsletters for the NYC tech communityProduces daily and quarterly newsletters covering technology trends, local NYC developments, public policy updates, AI adoption, and cultural commentary relevant to the tech ecosystem.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Providing AI tools and capacity building for nonprofitsEquips nonprofits with AI tools through the Decoded Futures program to help them address major challenges in New York City, such as education and workforce development.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Running holiday outreach program for vulnerable New YorkersOperates an annual holiday program in partnership with members and local nonprofits to provide food and essential resources to vulnerable New Yorkers.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Running workforce development and youth internship programsOperates FutureReadyNYC, a micro-internship program that has placed over 1,000 public high school students with tech employers. Also provides paid internships to undergraduate students at startups, with tracking of post-internship hiring outcomes.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting technology company development in New YorkWorks to support the development and growth of technology companies in New York through ecosystem-building initiatives, including research, advocacy, and capacity-building programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting tech company growth and venture fundraisingFacilitates venture fundraising and business expansion for local tech firms, contributing to $25.3 billion in venture capital raised over four quarters and supporting AI-related deals totaling approximately $1.5 billion in Q1 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.91M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.87M99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$3.46M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.38M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.26M
Cash$218K
Investments$0
Liabilities$873K
Net assets$383K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +93.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE SAMUELS | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CEO | 38 | $427K |
| SARAH BROWN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 38 | $305K |
| MARJORIE VELAZQUEZ | VICE PRESIDENT, POLICY | 40 | $150K |
| BRYAN LOZANO | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | 0 | $138K |
| OCTAVIUS MOORE | DIRECTOR OF PLATFORM | 40 | $127K |
| ALISA MCCALL | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $113K |
board members · 4
- ELI POLANCO — DIRECTOR
- FRED WILSON — CHAIR
- KEVIN RYAN — DIRECTOR
- RESHMA SAUJANI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 68
Who they work with
- 01 Advisors Partner — Kristen Clifford, Principal at 01 Advisors, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Accenture Partner — Edward Iskandar, Managing Director at Accenture, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Accenture Partner — Partners with Tech:NYC on research reports examining AI adoption, tech talent hiring trends, and New York City’s competitive position in applied AI.
- AlleyCorp Partner — Youssef Kalad, Principal at AlleyCorp, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Amazon Partner — Lists job openings from Amazon on the Tech:NYC job board
- American Bank Note Company (ABNY) Partner — Co-released a 2022 report measuring the economic impact of NYC’s tech ecosystem alongside Tech:NYC and HR&A.
- Blackstone LaunchPad Partner — Partner in the NYC Startup Internship Program.
- Center for an Urban Future Partner — Collaborates with Tech:NYC on research reports assessing the economic impact of tech in NYC, workforce development, and equity in street safety and education.
- Change Research Partner — Conducted multiple polls for Tech:NYC on public opinion regarding the tech industry in New York City, including surveys in 2020, 2021, and 2021.
- City University of New York (CUNY) Partner — Member of the Empire AI Consortium advancing AI research and development in New York.
- City and State Government of New York Government — Collaborates with city and state government on policies affecting the innovation economy.
- Columbia University Partner — Member of the Empire AI Consortium advancing AI research and development in New York.
- Company Ventures Partner — Matt Harrigan, Co-Founder & CEO of Company Ventures, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Company Ventures Partner — Partner in the NYC Startup Internship Program.
- Cornell University Partner — Member of the Empire AI Consortium advancing AI research and development in New York.
- Dia&Co Partner — Nadia Boujarwah, Co-Founder & CEO of Dia&Co, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Embold Research Partner — Conducted a 2022 poll on New Yorkers’ views of the tech industry in collaboration with Tech:NYC.
- Empire State Development Government — State economic development agency that Tech:NYC directs companies to for guidance on incentives and growth support
- Every Partner — Brandon Gell, Head of Studio & Consulting at Every, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Factorial Capital Partner — Matt Hartman, Founder & Managing Partner at Factorial Capital, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Founding Members Network — Group of original member companies that helped establish Tech:NYC.
- Getro Government — Powered by Getro, indicating a technology or platform partnership to operate the job board
- Gimlet Media Partner — Matt Lieber, Co-Founder of Gimlet Media, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Google Partner — Lists job openings from Google on the Tech:NYC job board
- Google.org Partner — Co-sponsored the "AI Adoption in NYC Education and Workforce Nonprofits" report with Tech:NYC to examine challenges and opportunities in nonprofit AI use.
- H/L Ventures Partner — Cofounding Managing Partner of H/L Ventures provides testimonial endorsement of the Daily Digest.
- H/L Ventures Partner — Galina Ozgur, Partner at H/L Ventures, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- HR&A Partner — Co-authored a 2022 report on the economic impact of NYC’s tech ecosystem with borough- and neighborhood-level data.
- Hangar Capital Partner — Anshu Sinha, Chief Data Science Officer at Hangar Capital, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
- Harlem Capital Partner — Jarrid Tingle, Managing Partner at Harlem Capital, is a participant in the Grid Fellowship.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- AI as a Catalyst for Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: ai_driven_ecosystem_developmentBy promoting AI as a central driver of innovation, we accelerate job creation and enhance startup capabilities because integrating AI across the tech ecosystem reshapes hiring and strengthens New York’s position as a national leader in technology.
- Civic Leadership Development via Tech Engagementmethodology: civic_leadership_pipelineBy connecting tech leaders with civic infrastructure, we cultivate informed civic leaders because exposure to public challenges and networks motivates sustained contributions to New York City’s improvement.
- Equity Through Targeted Tech Sector Partnershipsmethodology: equity_through_partnershipBy partnering with tech company leaders and employee resource groups, we advance equity in the tech sector because focused collaboration increases support for underrepresented founders and workers, leading to a more inclusive ecosystem.
- Network Building to Strengthen Tech Ecosystemmethodology: network_buildingBy convening stakeholders across the tech sector, we strengthen New York's technology ecosystem because collective action and cohesion attract talent, foster innovation, and increase retention of tech companies.
- Public-Private Partnership for Policy and Ecosystem Growthmethodology: public_private_partnershipBy aligning tech sector resources with government stakeholders, we influence policy and access growth resources because structured collaboration between private companies and public agencies leads to sustainable innovation economy development.