Startup Newsletter: August 2023

Startup Newsletter: August 2023

August 02, 2023 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Happy August! You may remember that, earlier this year, as in-person events and initiatives were coming back in full force, we asked founders (many of you!) where they saw gaps in programming and other local ecosystem opportunities.Many of those conversations shaped what became the Tech:NYC Founder House. Last month, we announced the initiative and, in collaboration with WeWork, opened our doors to the inaugural cohort. A group of 25 early-stage founders — many of whom found themselves launching their companies during the pandemic — got office space, curated programming, and personalized 1:1 office hours with Carta, Innovatmap, and other local industry partners.Our goal for this group was to ensure they had access to the right itinerary of investors and industry experts, but most importantly, to each other.The first House was even more productive than we anticipated — so it’s time to scale up. We’re hard at work to release plans for Cohort 2. A couple of early spoilers: We’re increasing the number of desks we have open in the House, and our next opening day is scheduled for the same opening day as New York Tech Week!We’re taking early requests to join the next Founder House now, but keep an eye on your inboxes as details evolve. We’ll be following up sooner than you think.Wishing you a relaxing, safe summer — we’ll see you soon!– Team Tech:NYC 🗽

Following our first Founder House, we caught up with five founders who were part of the inaugural cohort. They’re a diverse group of New Yorkers building new tools in AI, food tech, urban mobility, and more — and they’re leading our latest Companies to Watch. Meet:

  • Twine: An AI-powered “chief of staff” platform that summarizes, threads, and shares important business updates from meetings, Slack, and other tools across a business

  • Stak Mobility: A mobile self-service parking and EV charging solution for drivers in urban areas.

  • Airpals: An all-in-one B2B courier and logistics platform for office, administrative, and commercial real estate professionals.

  • Fig: A nutrition app that combines food and health systems data to build personalized plans for their dietary needs.

  • Dathic: An insights and analytics platform helping brands understand and authentically market to US Latino and multicultural consumers.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: An offer from WeWork

Tech:NYC members will receive 30% off our WeWork All Access Basic membership plan.

Get a monthly membership to 180+ beautifully designed coworking spaces around the world – with 24/7 access in select locations. Enjoy business essentials such as fast WiFi, printing, and coffee, plus use included credits to book meeting rooms and private offices.

Enjoy 30% off WeWork All Access Basic monthly membership fees for 5 months by using code TECHNYC30.

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MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: An offer from Carta

As an inaugural Founder House partner, Carta is offering Tech:NYC member companies a 20% discount on its business ownership and equity management Launch plan

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Sign up to receive their free 2023 Fundraising Insights and Hiring Guides

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First Round Capital is accepting applications for Cohort 15 of its Fast Track program. The 90-day program pairs rising startup stars with trusted mentors based on interests and areas of expertise. To be considered for a mentor or mentee slot, learn more and apply by August 4 here.Endless Frontier Labs is accepting applications for its 2023-24 cohort. The program is open to early-stage science and technology-based startups, with a focus on technical founders who could benefit from a performance-driven mentoring process. Learn more and apply by August 7 here.URBAN-X is accepting applications for Cohort 13 of its accelerator program. The four-month program is interested in startups with scalable climate mitigation and/or adaptation solutions in areas such as mobility, real estate, energy, and community.  Learn more and apply by August 22 here.The Environmental Tech Lab, a public-private initiative between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Partnership Fund for New York City, is accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. The Lab is seeking early- and growth-stage companies with data and operations solutions to help solve pressing challenges facing the city’s water and wastewater network. Learn more and apply by August 23 here.

  • August 2: In-person: AI Tech for Good Pitch Contest, featuring finalists Azul Bio, InterviewMaster, Libbie Health, Pajama Cats Media, and Tilosia. Hosted by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. Use code TechNYC for a complimentary ticket while supplies last. Register here.

  • August 3: In-person: What is New York’s Web3 Future?, with Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, NYC Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, and other government leaders. Hosted by Coinbase and Tech:NYC. Register here.

  • August 8: In-person: Entrepreneurs Roundtable 180, with New York Venture Partners founding partner Brian Cohen. Hosted by ERA. Register here.

  • August 22: Virtual: #notapitch: Unofficial Feedback on Your Idea/Prototype from a VC, with Brooklyn Bridge Ventures partner Charlie O’Donnell. Register here.