October 2024 Startup Newsletter

November 01, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

As the fall season settles in (or not with our unusually warm weather), October was nothing short of dynamic in NYC’s tech scene. From key events to major funding news, the energy continues to build…

Right into voting! With the upcoming elections, we want to remind our community to vote and to empower employees to make a plan to vote. 

ICYMI, we’re thrilled to highlight some of our Companies to Watch — innovative founders driving change in health and wellness. Be sure to check out the latest feature and stay inspired by the incredible work these entrepreneurs are doing.

Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for the SEEN Summit on November 20, where we’ll not only celebrate standout founders but also the one-year anniversary of Venture Access Alliance at the SEEN reception. Be sure to nominate yourself or your favorite founder to be featured on the SEEN 50 list where we’re highlighting 50 founders to watch in 2024!

Here’s to another exciting month of collaboration, innovation, and community!

-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. In exchange, one founder will win a ticket to Web Summit 2024!

Decoded Futures: Request Tech Volunteers
The pilot program of Decoded Futures at the Tech:NYC Foundation has launched for 40 leaders in education and workforce nonprofits to learn AI over a 10-week learning cohort. For more information, contact Bryan.

  • We are looking for technologists with experience in implementing AI to volunteer their time and knowledge to help education and workforce nonprofits navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI.

  • Virtual volunteer opportunities in November and December include:

    • Giving 1-2 hours as an ideation partner with a nonprofit solving a challenge with AI during a session.

    • Serving as a 1-1 industry expert advisor for 1-2 one hour calls with a nonprofit.

    • Joining as a group lead for nonprofits solving a common AI workflow problem.

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 supports a diverse community of New York City-based tech startup entrepreneurs with much-needed access to industry networks, fundraising, mentorship, business development, and other opportunities necessary to build and scale their enterprises. Apply by Dec. 6 here.

Applications are open for PEERLESS 2025. Curated programming will culminate in five early-stage founders pitching at Google's NYC headquarters in April, where one winner will receive a $1 million investment from AlleyCorp. AlleyCorp encourages applications from startups that are led by Black, Latine, Native American, or female founders. Apply by Dec. 6 here.

Each year, the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge awards five grants of up to $20,000 for startup businesses that will have a positive impact on the borough of Queens. They’re looking for startups in five fields: consumer tech, enterprise tech, sustainability, food & beverage, and community. Apply by March 1 here.

AcceleratorCON is seeking applications for the 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 is accepting pitches for its Forum for Founders program. The firm is investing in 30+ companies over three months, offering $100,000 and admission to its pre-seed accelerator to provide GTM and sales support. Apply here.


🗽 ATTEND

  • November 7: Join Starcycle and Asian Founders Club for an evening filled with thoughtful conversation and delicious snacks as our panelists share the ups and downs of their founding journeys, and the hard-earned lessons from experiencing and embracing failure. Register here.

  • November 15: The 14th edition of the New York Cybersecurity Summit, connecting C-suite and senior executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Register here.

  • November 20: The SEEN Summit, hosted by Tech:NYC and Visible Hands, designed for founders, funders, and friends of diverse-led teams to network and build together. Part of the initiative is the SEEN 50 list honoring 50 underrepresented founders in New York who are leading transformational tech startups. Nominate a founder and register for the Summit here.

  • November 21: Fresh Juice Happy Hour w/ Eniac and Tech:NYC. Join digital health and wellness founders, VCs and more for a casual happy hour to network, share insights, and build community. Email [email protected] to request to attend.

  • March 10-13: HumanX Conference. Join AI leaders in Las Vegas to connect with the brightest minds in AI and discover cutting-edge innovation. Register here with promo code HX25p_technyc to get $250 off your pass.