Brian Hirsch

Tech:NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. We bring together New Yorkers to support a successful technology ecosystem, attract and retain top-tier talent, and celebrate New York and the companies that call it home. Tech:NYC mobilizes the expertise and resources of the tech sector to work with city and state government on policies that ensure New York’s innovation economy thrives.

Twin1 gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin that scales their expertise while keeping their knowledge their own. Your Twin is grounded in the work you already do: email, meetings, documents and workplace systems. It answers on your behalf, drafts in your voice, and finds knowledge across the business, so colleagues stop waiting and experts stop being bottlenecks. Control sits with the individual. Six interlocking layers of AI governance combine inherited permissions, rules-based controls and human approval, so information is shared only when authorized. Nothing sends without you. Twins work where work already happens, across Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive and SharePoint. Twin1 works with leading organizations across legal, financial services and energy, including Linklaters, Orrick, Dechert and Aegis Energy. Founded in 2025 by the team behind Eigen Technologies, with teams in San Mateo and London. Book a demo at twin1.ai

Streamline AI is an intelligent intake, triage, and workflow automation platform built for in-house legal teams. Learn more at www.streamline.ai.

Fuel Me is the AI-powered fuel management platform built to simplify and optimize every part of your fuel operations. From competitive sourcing with our AI-powered RFP engine to cost control through automated fuel auditing, we help businesses streamline procurement, reduce spend, and centralize operations across all locations. Whether youre managing a few sites or hundreds of locations nationwide, Fuel Me delivers scalable solutions with real-time insights, vendor management, predictive ordering, and 24/7 support. From construction and transportation to mission-critical industries like data centers, Fuel Me empowers your team with the tools to gain control over fuel spend, ensure supply reliability, and drive smarter operations. Fuel Me goes beyond fuel management—it delivers total control.

LOYAL, a leading publisher consolidator in the ~$700 billion global mobile apps ecosystem, is a trusted app community empowering small and micro-businesses with proven economic growth strategies. Founded in early 2020, Loyal is creating a premier platform for a scaled consolidator of mobile apps and spearheading the consolidation and growth of quality app publishers. We seek to uplift micro-businesses & support small publishers and developers to level the playing field and compete against the tech Goliaths yet Loyal is not just an app consolidator. We are passionate about building a platform for a trusted, global app community, celebrating and advancing the innovation of small developers and publishers around the world. The mobile app economy has been one of the greatest wealth creators ever and we are taking it to the next level by creating strength in numbers. We are bringing together a portfolio of exceptional apps and providing the back-end technology and human resources necessary to accelerate their growth trajectory (e.g. legal, accounting, marketing, engineering, monetization, consumer acquisition and engagement, analytics). Due to competitive and regulatory headwinds, as well as operating system restrictions, the market is squeezing revenue opportunities for small developers and publisher businesses. who need to either grow faster or risk failure. Loyal offers developers and publishers two pathways for their own business and professional success: - When an app publisher sells to Loyal, they achieve their desired exit and can pursue new ventures. - When an app publisher chooses to join our community of great mobile app content providers, they can remain as key members of a larger organization, and subsequently achieve the scaled benefits of a large publisher to maximize revenues through subscriptions, advertising, cross promotion, in-app payments, affiliate, sponsorships, and other monetization pathways.

Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. With operations in 45+ markets and a growing national footprint, Crafty supports over 400+ client offices and serves more than 300,000 employees each month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty is helping companies craft better workplaces, one pantry at a time. Headquartered in Chicago, with teams in New York and the Bay Area, we proudly serve 300,000+ employees across 260+ offices every month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Let’s craft better workplaces together.

TireTutor connects consumers with local, independent tire dealers. Our mission is to make buying tires easy.

Procurated is a ratings and reviews platform for the public sector. We’re in business to create vibrant communities, one informed procurement decision at a time. We do this by connecting public procurement professionals with the supplier performance insights that matter. Join 90,000+ verified government and education users discovering and reviewing suppliers on Procurated.

Actuate employs artificial intelligence to turn any security camera into a smart camera that automatically identifies threats like intruders, firearms crowds, and more in real-time.

Vivvi provides child care and early learning for today’s families. We partner with employers of all sizes to make exceptional full-time and backup care more accessible and affordable. With beautiful campuses, flexible offerings, and trained, passionate teachers, we provide parents with peace of mind while offering employers the most powerful tool for recruitment, retention, and productivity. To learn more about our schools, jobs and mission visit: www.vivvi.com To learn more about our global client solutions visit: www.employers.vivvi.com

HoneyBook is the leading AI-powered business management platform for small business owners. Designed to bring speed, clarity, and confidence to daily operations, the platform supports everything from capturing leads to managing client communication, contracts, and payments. With AI embedded throughout, members benefit from actionable insights and automation that streamline work and unlock growth. Since its founding in 2013, HoneyBook has powered over 25 million client relationships and processed more than $12 billion in transactions, helping independent businesses grow faster and smarter. If you are looking for a values-driven, fast-paced, and intellectually charged environment, HoneyBook is the right place for you. Join us, were hiring!

Cuebiq is transforming the way businesses interact with mobility data by providing a high-quality and transparent currency to map and measure offline behavior. We are at the forefront of all industry privacy standards, establishing an industry leading data collection framework, making it safe and easy for businesses to use location data for innovation and growth.

The world of work has changed. Now, all jobs are tech jobs. Demand has far outpaced supply. The world needs a new workforce. We know what it takes to give our students the tools, training, and network to change their careers, and lives. It will take empathy, compassion and dedication, meeting our students where they are online and through local- specific events, workshops and employers. It will take accessibility, providing the most flexible options on the market for class schedules and payment, along with a completely online study program. It will take thoughtful innovation, constantly updating our teaching methodology to facilitate the best possible learning experience for our students, so they enter the workforce armed with the right skill set. It will take an unreasonable passion for student success, providing 1-on-1 mentorship, living stipends, portfolio workshops, interview training, one of the most enviable employer networks in the industry and a job guarantee. We are Thinkful, and we’re building the world’s next workforce with a bootcamp that puts the success of its students above all else.

Ozobot is redefining the role of robotics in education with award-winning programmable robots, patented screen-free coding programs, and STEAM-based learning solutions that transform the way children learn and create across all grades, subjects and environments. Led by a world-class team of educators, engineers and computer scientists, Ozobot delivers award-winning solutions by integrating innovative product design with leading LMS platforms and emerging technologies, including Augmented Reality-based learning, powered by Ozobot’s coding platform, OzoBlockly, that integrates seamlessly with its proprietary JavaScript and Python editors that run native code on connected devices. Together with students, educators and parents around the world, Ozobot has become the #1 most trusted robotics platform in education and continues to empower the next generation of creators to discover new and exciting ways to learn. For more information on Ozobot, please visit ozobot.com.

escapex creates personally owned platforms (POPs) for celebrities and influencers reaching nearly 3 billion followers worldwide and growing by 150 million fans/month. It is a market leader active in 17 markets including the U.S., Brazil, India and Indonesia, where it has 90 percent market share including 45 of the top 50 celebrities and works with 10 of the top 20 brands in Asia. escapex offers an alternative to legacy social media platforms where those with a large following can establish a unique brand for free and begin generating revenue through ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases or contests — with no set-up fees or downtime for app development or maintenance. Headquartered in Singapore, escapex improves the experience for influencers, brands and followers alike, providing artists with a new avenue for sharing and monetization that allows them to keep more profits, enjoy more freedom, retain more control, and get started quickly. For more information or to sign up, visit www.escapex.com or follow us on Twitter @escapexofficial.

Tech:NYC is an engaged network of tech leaders working to foster a dynamic, diverse, and creative New York. We bring together New Yorkers to support a successful technology ecosystem, attract and retain top-tier talent, and celebrate New York and the companies that call it home. Tech:NYC mobilizes the expertise and resources of the tech sector to work with city and state government on policies that ensure New York’s innovation economy thrives.

Twin1 gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin that scales their expertise while keeping their knowledge their own. Your Twin is grounded in the work you already do: email, meetings, documents and workplace systems. It answers on your behalf, drafts in your voice, and finds knowledge across the business, so colleagues stop waiting and experts stop being bottlenecks. Control sits with the individual. Six interlocking layers of AI governance combine inherited permissions, rules-based controls and human approval, so information is shared only when authorized. Nothing sends without you. Twins work where work already happens, across Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive and SharePoint. Twin1 works with leading organizations across legal, financial services and energy, including Linklaters, Orrick, Dechert and Aegis Energy. Founded in 2025 by the team behind Eigen Technologies, with teams in San Mateo and London. Book a demo at twin1.ai

Streamline AI is an intelligent intake, triage, and workflow automation platform built for in-house legal teams. Learn more at www.streamline.ai.

Fuel Me is the AI-powered fuel management platform built to simplify and optimize every part of your fuel operations. From competitive sourcing with our AI-powered RFP engine to cost control through automated fuel auditing, we help businesses streamline procurement, reduce spend, and centralize operations across all locations. Whether youre managing a few sites or hundreds of locations nationwide, Fuel Me delivers scalable solutions with real-time insights, vendor management, predictive ordering, and 24/7 support. From construction and transportation to mission-critical industries like data centers, Fuel Me empowers your team with the tools to gain control over fuel spend, ensure supply reliability, and drive smarter operations. Fuel Me goes beyond fuel management—it delivers total control.

Circuit is a sustainable transportation solution that reduces congestion and makes mobility easier, greener and more accessible. Our on-demand, 100% electric shuttle services provide first/last-mile connections to mass transit, encourages visitors to park once, and gets people out of their cars for short trips. Working closely with innovative cities and forward-thinking advertisers, weve provided over 6M rides without burning an ounce of gas. Our commitment to sustainability and community is at the core of everything we do, and were proud to offer an eco-friendly, on-demand option that creates local jobs and connects communities. Join the millions of riders who have already experienced the ease and convenience of Circuits micro-transit service. Visit us at ridecircuit.com to get started.