November 2024 Startup Newsletter

November is done and we can’t help but marvel at the momentum in NYC’s tech scene. From dynamic conversations to unforgettable connections, this month has been one for the books. conversations to unforgettable connections, the month has been one for the books. 

The highlight? The SEEN Summit. On November 20, we gathered to celebrate underrepresented founders and mark the first anniversary of the Venture Access Alliance. The energy in the room was unmatched, with the unveiling of the SEEN 50 spotlighting founders poised to make waves in 2024.

With Thanksgiving behind us, we also want to take a moment to express our gratitude for this incredible community. Your drive, collaboration, and innovation are what make NYC a hub for possibility.

While this is the last monthly update of 2024, it’s also the last monthly update by me. After four unforgettable years, I’ll be moving on from Tech:NYC, and my last day will be December 20. I hope you’ll connect with me on Linkedin for updates on whats next, and I hope you’ll reach out if ever I can help. In the meantime, I’ll see you out and about at all the terrific tech events and initiatives in the greatest city in the world.  

Here’s to ending a great 2024 with more opportunities to connect, collaborate. Let’s finish strong!

-Octavius

☑️Ecosystem Survey ☑️

Tech:NYC has partnered with M13 Ventures to launch an important ecosystem survey designed to gather insights directly from founders about their experiences building companies in New York City.

We'd love for you to take ~5 minutes to complete this to help us understand the state of the ecosystem from a founder perspective.

From our friends at Starcycle ⭐

Sometimes the founding journey comes to an end. Starcycle has partnered with Tech:NYC to offer preferred pricing for community members who need extra support in winding down their company. Learn more here.

🧑‍💻 APPLY

NYCEDC’s Founder Fellowship program, which supports tech startup entrepreneurs with access to industry networks, fundraising, mentorship, business development, and other opportunities to build and scale their enterprises. Apply by Dec. 11 here.
 

AcceleratorCON’s Draft Combine, an opportunity for startups to be scouted by top accelerators and investors. Selected startups will gain access to one-on-one meetings with leading VC firms, get feedback, and more. Apply here.

Forum Ventures’ Forum for Founders program, through which the firm will invest in 30+ companies over three months, offering $100,000 and admission to its pre-seed accelerator to provide GTM and sales support. Apply here.
 

Mentors+Angels’ 2025 Accelerator program for early-stage and underrepresented founders, featuring a series of lectures and workshops where founding teams will learn how to position themselves in the best light to attract external investors. Apply here.
 

The Startup Leadership Program NYC, a no-equity fellowship designed for first-time founders who want to learn how to build lasting companies. Apply here. 

🗽 ATTEND

• December 12: The latest in our Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg speaker series features Ami Luttwak, co-founder and CTO of Wiz. Join us to meet Ami and hear about why his company turned down billions, his journey from founding a startup to leading one of the most impactful teams in cloud security today, and more. Register here.

• December 9: Climate Tech Demo Night, a holiday edition of the quarterly series which will feature demos from startups building solutions at the intersection of cities x climate. Register here.

• December 9: NYC SaaS Founder + Investor Annual Holiday Happy Hour, where founders can share their vision, investors can find their next investment opportunity, and media members can get an inside scoop on the latest deals and tech trends. Register here.

• December 10: New to VC: Making it to Partner, a chance to hear how a panel of VCs made it to partner and what advice they have for standing out and earning their firms' trust to sit at the big kid table. Register here.

• December 10: Gen Z NYC Founder Mixer, hosted by GenZtea, an evening of connection, inspiration, and well-deserved self-care. Register here.

• December 12: 2025 Planning for Founders & Community Builders, where you’ll have the chance to present and refine your ideas with group input, build connections, and gather insights for a stronger start to 2025. Register here.

• March 10-13: HumanX’s conference for AI leaders in Las Vegas, where you can connect with the brightest minds in AI, discover cutting-edge innovations, and accelerate your impact through exclusive networking opportunities. Register here with promo code HX25p_technyc to get $250 off your pass.