Michael Zigman

hackNYs aim is to build a diverse and inclusive tech community to empower the next generation of responsible leaders in NYC. Since 2010, hackNY has empowered a community of student-technologists in New York City through the annual hackNY Summer Fellowship program. hackNY is co-organized by hackNY alumNY along with faculty from NYU, and Columbia. The hackNY Fellows program curates a summer co-living community for talented, creative student technologists at NYC tech companies. They integrate themselves into our network of socially-conscious alumNY at our curated Speaker Series, mixers, and celebrations. The hackNY Fellows Program was listed as one of the Top 10 Summer Fellowships by ProFellow, and has been featured by CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Observer.

Macaulay Honors College at CUNY is a highly selective college where New York’s most promising students receive the financial and academic support to realize their leadership potential. Macaulay Honors students receive a uniquely broad, interdisciplinary undergraduate experience that’s customized for their interests and abilities. They earn a degree conferred jointly by Macaulay and their home campus.

hackNYs aim is to build a diverse and inclusive tech community to empower the next generation of responsible leaders in NYC. Since 2010, hackNY has empowered a community of student-technologists in New York City through the annual hackNY Summer Fellowship program. hackNY is co-organized by hackNY alumNY along with faculty from NYU, and Columbia. The hackNY Fellows program curates a summer co-living community for talented, creative student technologists at NYC tech companies. They integrate themselves into our network of socially-conscious alumNY at our curated Speaker Series, mixers, and celebrations. The hackNY Fellows Program was listed as one of the Top 10 Summer Fellowships by ProFellow, and has been featured by CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Observer.

i2 Learning works with schools to engage children in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Partnering with some of the world’s leading STEM organizations, we provide project-based curriculum and teacher training in a wide variety of intensive one week courses not seen in traditional elementary or middle school education.

Macaulay Honors College at CUNY is a highly selective college where New York’s most promising students receive the financial and academic support to realize their leadership potential. Macaulay Honors students receive a uniquely broad, interdisciplinary undergraduate experience that’s customized for their interests and abilities. They earn a degree conferred jointly by Macaulay and their home campus.

For 200 years—since 1817—the Academy has brought together extraordinary people working at the frontiers of discovery. Among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, it has become not only an enduring cultural institution in New York, but also one of the most significant organizations in the global scientific community. Throughout its history, the Academy's Membership has featured thinkers and innovators from all walks of life, including U.S. Presidents Jefferson and Monroe, Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, Margaret Mead, and many more. Today, the Academy numbers over 20,000 Members in 100+ countries, with a President's Council that includes 36 Nobel Laureates, and a distinguished Board of Governors comprised of leaders from business, academia, and philanthropy. The mission of the New York Academy of Sciences is to drive innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing scientific research, education and policy. Convening and Mobilizing Communities of Experts To drive scientific progress, the Academy hosts over 150 events & symposia annually, connecting experts across sectors, disciplines, and national boundaries. Research presented at the Academy is disseminated globally via the prestigious Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences and through innovative digital media such as "eBriefings"​, podcasts, and live webinars. Catalyzing Collective Action to Address Global Challenges Moving from knowledge dissemination to action, the Academy brings individuals and organizations together to drive real-world solutions to global challenges. Whether through public-private partnerships, open innovation challenges, or on-the-ground programming, the Academy and its network are tackling some of the world’s most pressing concerns, including: global malnutrition, early childhood development, and the need to improve access to STEM education in underserved communities. Supporting Scientists and Engineers Through Every Step in their Careers From cradle to career, Academy programs and initiatives are helping to build a better STEM pipeline. * Through the Global STEM Alliance, the Academy and its partners connect brilliant young students with one another and with professional role models around the world * Supported by over 40 universities and research institutions, our Science Alliance program helps Graduate Students and Postdocs transition to successful careers through a robust curriculum of career readiness and soft skills training * The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists identify and encourage promising young scientists early in their careers, when they need it the most * The Innovators in Science Award recognizes promising Early Career Scientists and outstanding Senior Scientists in the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Gastroenterology, Regenerative Medicine, and Oncology The continued success of Academy programs and initiatives depends upon the engagement and support of an amazing global network of partner institutions, funders, and of course Members. As it enters its Third Century, the Academy is proud to celebrate all the innovators, educators and problem-solvers—past, present and future—who make up the World’s Smartest Network®.

We help companies of all sizes efficiently access capital at the lowest possible cost in order to accelerate disruptive growth. WR Hambrecht + Co was founded in January 1998 to level the playing field for investors and our corporate clients. Our Founder and Chairman, Bill Hambrecht, is a Silicon Valley pioneer that has been financing growth companies from Apple to Google during his time at Hambrecht & Quist and WRH+Co. The firm’s impartial auctions have dramatically changed the traditional investment banking landscape by allowing the market itself to determine pricing and allocations. Throughout our history, WRH+Co has been an innovative leader with a core philosophy based on three tenets: * identifying exceptional companies * helping them raise capital and go public early * delivering efficient market pricing Our current innovation initiatives include applying Data Science and Disruption Theory analytics to better understand companies and industries at all stages. WR Hambrecht + Co is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York. **************************** WR Hambrecht + Co actively maintains our firm profile content on the LinkedIn site and is conscious of federal and self-regulatory rules. WRH+Co cannot and does not control any other content on the LinkedIn site and cannot be responsible for it.