named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
BAR (Business Advisory Resources)
Virtual accelerator program offering free expert advice and mentoring to startup and early-stage technology companies within the LISTnet membership
Digital Ballpark
Tech-focused co-working and event space in Plainview that hosts streaming media content and serves as a hub for technology collaboration and innovation
LISA Awards
Annual flagship event honoring outstanding individuals and companies in the Long Island technology and business community; includes networking, dinner, and award presentations
LISTnet Tech Showcase
Event providing member companies the opportunity to present their technologies and innovations to peers and potential partners
LITE Forum
Collaborative forum series, such as the LITE (Long Island Tech Ecosystem) Forum, bringing together tech leaders, educators, and economic development professionals to strengthen regional cooperation
Tech Together Happy Hours
Networking events co-hosted with other organizations to bring together technology and business professionals for informal connection and collaboration
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Advancing regional technology industry growth and workforce developmentWorks to strengthen the Long Island technology ecosystem by promoting the software and information technology industries, improving the quality and quantity of the tech workforce, facilitating collaborations between companies, universities, and government, supporting high-technology centers, educating the public on emerging technologies, and mentoring technology startups.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Delivering business advisory and virtual accelerator support to startupsProvides free business advisory services and resources to startup and growth-stage technology companies through a virtual accelerator program, including access to Business Advisory Resources and alliances with other associations and support groups.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitating online community engagement and job sharingOperates an online platform for members of the Long Island technology community to discuss technical topics, ask questions, share knowledge, and post job opportunities.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting technology networking and professional development eventsOrganizes and hosts regular events that connect technology companies, educators, startups, and business groups to share ideas, present local innovations, and build professional networks across the Long Island tech community. Events include dinners, keynote addresses, and forums such as the LITE (Long Island Tech Ecosystem) forum.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Managing a tech-focused co-working and event spaceOperates the Digital Ballpark in Plainview, a co-working and event space serving as a hub for technology collaboration, streaming media, and community engagement on Long Island.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offering membership and sponsorship programs with tiered benefitsProvides an annual membership program with tiered dues based on company size, free attendance at all organizational meetings, exclusive access to LISTnet events, and sponsorship packages that include membership benefits. Also offers membership to educational institutions and economic development organizations.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Operating an annual awards program recognizing technology leadershipHosts the annual LISA Awards event to recognize achievements and leadership in the Long Island technology community, including awards such as the Visionary Award, Diamond Award, Techonomic Award, Tech Cares Award, Rookie of the Year, and the John Kominicki Award.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Founding and supporting a nonprofit foundationFounded O-High Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as part of its broader efforts to support the technology community.
- Providing software solutions for HR and sports analyticsDevelops and provides specialized software products including LBi HR HelpDesk, an HR case management and knowledge base workflow tool, and LBi Dynasty, a custom sports analytics platform delivering data-driven insights to sports decision-makers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$70K43%
Program service revenue$92K57%
Investment income$2550%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$182K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$101K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER GOLDSMITH | CHAIRMAN | 35 | $39K |
board members · 24
- AJAY SINGAL — DIRECTOR
- ALLISON ROYE — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW RUDITSER — DIRECTOR
- ANDY MANK — DIRECTOR
- ANIL KAPOOR — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA PORTER — EXECUTIVE BOARD
- CHRIS PENDERGAST — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ANTAR — DIRECTOR
- DAVID C LEE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SALBEGO — DIRECTOR
- DR BABAK D BEHESHTI — DIRECTOR
- DR JANET A LENAGHAN — DIRECTOR
- DR YACOV SHAMASH — CHAIRMAN
- DREW CAVADIAS — DIRECTOR
- ED EISENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD BONAHUE — DIRECTOR
- FRANK SCOZZARI — DIRECTOR
- GUS SPATHIS — DIRECTOR
- IRA HALPERIN — GENERAL COUNSEL
- JAY FUND — DIRECTOR
- JOE GIORDANO — DIRECTOR
- JOELY LEIDNER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CULBERTSON — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MCGUIRK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- BAR – Business Advisory Resources Partner — Provides advisory resources to member companies, particularly startups and small businesses
- EGC Group Partner — Organization affiliated with Ernie Canadeo, recipient of the Visionary Award.
- Garden City Hotel Partner — Venue partner for the annual LISA Awards event.
- Intelligent Product Solutions Partner — Organization affiliated with Jan Niewiadomski, recipient of the Techonomic Award.
- Island Harvest Partner — Recipient of the Tech Cares Award presented by LONG ISLAND SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK.
- Kreativio Partner — Recipient of the Rookie of the Year award.
- LBi Software Partner — Recognized as a 2022 Company Honoree by LONG ISLAND SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK
- LISTnettalk.com Partner — Online platform for Long Island tech community interaction, associated with LISTnet.
- Long Island Business News Network — Covered the LITE forum event in a published article.
- Long Island Music Hall of Fame Partner — Organization affiliated with Ernie Canadeo, recipient of the Visionary Award.
- New York Institute of Technology Partner — Co-hosted the LITE forum at NYIT's Long Island campus.
- New York Tech Partner — Organization affiliated with Laurie Harvey, recipient of the Diamond Award.
- O-High Foundation, Inc. Partner — Organization founded by Dr. Subrina Oliver, affiliated with LONG ISLAND SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK through the recognition of her award.
- Raj Technologies Partner — Organization affiliated with Raj Mehta, recipient of the John Kominicki Award.
- Raj Technologies Partner — Partner organization in the Digital Ballpark in Plainview, led by Raj Mehta, Chairman and CEO.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County Community College to connect students to employment opportunities through internships and career services
- companies Partner — Collaborates with companies as part of building a regional technology ecosystem.
- companies Partner — Collaborates with companies to support high-technology centers and ecosystem growth
- educators Partner — Engages educators to support workforce development and technology ecosystem growth.
- government Government — Works with government entities to strengthen the regional technology ecosystem.
- government Partner — Engages with government entities to support technology ecosystem development
- universities Partner — Partners with universities to facilitate collaboration and workforce development
strategies · 3
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.
- Cross-Sector Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: ecosystem_buildingBy connecting industry, academia, and government through structured collaboration, the organization strengthens the regional technology ecosystem and drives collective growth, because shared resources, mentorship, and workforce development produce stronger innovation and business outcomes than isolated efforts.
- Integrated STEM and Career Education Pathwaysmethodology: stem-cte-integrationBy integrating STEM with Career and Technical Education (CTE), the organization prepares students for technical careers, because combining academic rigor with hands-on training increases workforce readiness and industry alignment more effectively than siloed approaches.
- Knowledge Dissemination Through Peer-Led Mediamethodology: knowledge-sharing through mediaBy using interview-based programming to share diverse expertise and success stories, the organization inspires professional growth and adoption of best practices, because exposure to real-world innovation increases engagement and learning more effectively than traditional training alone.