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Miranda Perez Miranda Perez
Published on April 10, 2025

Social App Hank Offers In-Person Meet-Ups for Adults Ages 55+

The idea for Hank arose after the founder witnessed his parents struggle to socialize once they became empty nesters.

Updated on April 10, 2025

'Who run the world?' These 6 women launched female-focused startups and garnered a massive following

These female founders started businesses based on what they know best — everything from beauty to financial investments — and specifically targeted an audience of like-minded women.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 10, 2025

TheGuarantors Got $35M, Katmai Raised $22M, and More NYC Tech News

Catch up on the latest developments from the Big Apple tech sector.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Mobile Bank Lili Raises $55M to Help Support Burgeoning Freelance Market

Usage of Lili’s mobile banking app grew 1,500 percent in the last year, a phenomenon the company attributes to the nation’s rapidly growing freelancer population amid the pandemic. 

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Insurtech Startup Huckleberry Is Moving Its HQ to NYC, Plans to Hire 60 People

After a year of “immense” growth, Huckleberry has decided to move its HQ from San Francisco to NYC, lured by the city’s talent and position as a fintech hub. The company plans to hire 60 people over the next year, growing its technical, insurance and financial services teams.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

Tips on Improving Customer Focus From 4 NYC Tech Companies

Improving customer focus requires identifying clients’ needs — and making sure they’re met. Four NYC tech leaders share how their companies rise to the challenge.

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Updated on April 10, 2025

Airbnb data dump shows NYC hosts are in line with the law—mostly

For the first time, Airbnb has publicly released detailed data on its New York City rentals. The report appears to dispel a common criticism that the site is being used as a platform for illegal hotels.

Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on April 10, 2025

Glitch raises $30M Series A to bring easy web development tools to everyone

Glitch's tools aim to help the masses built software projects.

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