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Updated on April 10, 2025

New York City tech: A timeline

Our story begins at Prodigy, a big hit to those new to the online world, as it provided access to the World Web via a dial-up connection. Throughout the 1990s, Internet companies like Razorfish, DoubleClick, Yoyodyne, Total New York and The Mining Company (which later became About.com) dominated the dot.com landscape in New York.

Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 10, 2025

‘A New Program Supporting Startups’: Inside Merck Digital Sciences Studio

What happens when an industry-leading biopharma company and early-stage startups collide? Merck Digital Sciences Studios comes to life. Built In dives into the details.

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Tyler Holmes Tyler Holmes
Updated on April 10, 2025

For Companies Honoring Black History Month, There’s Power in Education

Black History Month might only occur during February, but these five companies are applying the practice of celebrating Black voices year-round.

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Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on April 10, 2025

5 NYC Companies That Thrived In 2020

Built In NYC connects with five tech leaders to learn how their companies were positioned for a lucrative year amid one of the hardest economic times in our nation’s history.

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Anderson Chen Anderson Chen
Updated on April 10, 2025

New Year, New Look: How Product Management Is Evolving

A product manager is a multi-faceted role involving people and product. In 2023, tech companies are adapting the role to changing times and shifting trends.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 10, 2025

These 12 NYC Tech Companies Raised the Most Funding in 2022

The largest funding rounds of 2022 generated more than $5.7 billion for NYC tech companies.

Updated on April 10, 2025

Inside 5 of NYC's swankiest startup offices

Have you ever wondered how those lucky, privileged few, managed to land a job at a company with offices that look like a playground for adults? Well, we found five such companies, and they were all nice enough to give us a tour of their offices. The good news? Almost all of them are hiring or planning on hiring soon.

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