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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Published on April 10, 2025

Empathy Launches to Help Families Handle the Death of a Loved One

Bolstered by a recent $13M seed round, Empathy aims to be a “digital companion” for bereaved families, streamlining the often complicated (and notoriously tech-averse) process of end-of-life planning.

Brynn Holland Brynn Holland
Updated on April 10, 2025

20 NYC Edtech Companies Revolutionizing the Classroom

As New York continues to grow its edtech hub, there are a number of startups using technology to change the way teachers teach and students learn. We've rounded up several NYC-based edtech startups that are revolutionizing technology in the classroom. 

Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on April 10, 2025

How a Fintech Team is Using Empowerment and Trust as a Pathway to High Performance

BlackLine is building teams based on agility as the fuel for exponential growth.

How a Fintech Team is Using Empowerment and Trust as a Pathway to High Performance
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Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 10, 2025

A Strategic Sales Philosophy Enables Rapid Growth at Prove

Domain depth and product knowledge enables sales team to solve critical customer problems.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Happify Health Raises $73M to Expand Its Digital Wellness Platform

This funding round comes at a time when psychological distress has been reaching alarming heights, and Happify plans to use this money to further its mission of promoting both mental and physical health. The company is also hiring, with more than a dozen open tech positions.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 10, 2025

These NYC Tech Companies Raised the Most Funding in 2023

Investors backed New York-based tech innovators with more than $1.8 billion across the market’s largest rounds.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

How Mint House Fosters Connection and Inclusivity in a Remote Setting

A senior director of talent describes how one particular initiative has spawned an increase in employee engagement and satisfaction.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 10, 2025

Paige.ai Pulled in $25M, WorkFusion Raised $220M, and More NYC Tech News

With no shortage of funding last week in the Big Apple, companies are making new advancements across several industries. From agriculture to cryptocurrency, find out what’s new. This is the Built In NYC weekly refresh.

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