Startup Newsletter: September 2023

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We’re firing on all cylinders this fall with a packed calendar of events and other opportunities for NYC startups. Coming up soon: New York Tech Week, a weeklong initiative of 200+ events happening across the city between October 16 – 22. Access the master calendar here.During that week, our flagship event is the Tech:NYC Founder House, a weeklong experience for early-stage founders to get prime office space during the week, as well their own exclusive track of events with investors, industry experts, and – most importantly – each other.You may remember we opened the first House in July and for New York Tech Week, we’re excited to welcome an even bigger Cohort 2: We’re doubling the number of accepted founders to 40 and bringing in even more partners. Cohort 2 will get curated guidance from leaders at Eniac Ventures, Carta, Innovatemap, Justworks, Thoropass, and more.Consider this last call to request a spot in Cohort 2 — apply to join us by Sunday, September 17 by completing this short form. We’ll be sure to follow up from there.Wishing a productive wrap to your Q3 — we’ll see you soon!– Team Tech:NYC 🗽

ANNOUNCING THE NEW TECH:NYC BOARDThis week, we announced a major expansion of the Tech:NYC Board, which now boasts a group of 60 of the city’s top founders, investors, and other tech leaders to help guide the organization – and the broader tech community – through a crucial next phase of growth.Read the full announcement and learn more about the new members here.

FOUNDER HAPPY HOURTech:NYC’s popular monthly happy hour is back! Join us September 26 at our regular space at Pubkey to mingle with other startup founders and investors and share updates on what you’re working on over drinks and small bites in a casual setting — that’s it, no other agenda. Request to join us here.

MEMBER OPPORTUNITY: An offer from WeWork

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

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Smart City Expo USA is taking place in NYC on October 4 – 5, and it's seeking more local startups to exhibit their technologies on their showroom floor. Learn more about the conference here; if you’re interested in participating, let us know and we’ll connect you.The Dorm Room Fund is accepting applications for its next cohort. DRF helps student founders get the help they need to take their companies to the next level while helping student investors become the next generation of venture capitalists. Learn more and apply by September 30 here.Techstars NYC is accepting applications for their spring 2024 cohort. Accepted companies receive an initial investment of up to $120,000, plus office space, accounting and legal support, and access to the global Techstars network. Learn more and apply by November 29 here.

• September 20: In-person: Fundraising in Today’s Market When You Don’t Fit the Traditional Mold, with New Age Capital managing partner Ivan Alo, One Way Ventures partner Lex Zhao, Vesey Ventures founding partner Julia Huang, and Zeal Capital Partners investor Evelysse Vargas. Hosted by FirstGen and Free Agency. Register here.

• September 29: In-person: AcceleratorCON 2023, with The Muse founder Kathryn Minshew, Remarkable Ventures managing partner Murat Aktihanoglu, Founders Village CEO Yasmeen Butt, and others. Use code “AC23013%” for 30% off tickets by registering here.

• September 21: In-person: New Climate Futures, with Revel CEO Frank Reig, Brooklyn Navy Yard CEO Lindsay Greene, Activate co-founder Matt Price, and more. Hosted by Newlab. Register here.

• October 11: In-person: 2023 Tech Summit, featuring CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker, Esusu Co-CEO Wemimo Abbey, Orum CEO Stephany Kirkpatrick, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and others. Hosted by Tech:NYC and Crain’s New York Business. Get early-bird tickets by Sept. 15 by registering here.

• October 16-20: In-person: Tech:NYC Founder House, a weeklong opportunity to connect with investors and other industry experts and other early-stage NYC founders. To join us as one of the Cohort 2 founders, apply to join by September 17 by completing this short form.