The community
What is Tech New York Advocates?
Tech New York Advocates (TNYA) is a free, open tech community for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It is the New York chapter of Global Tech Advocates.
How is TNYA related to Global Tech Advocates?
Global Tech Advocates is an international, grassroots tech community with 55+ hubs. TNYA is its New York group, launched in May 2025.
Who runs it?
Two Group Leads, Alejandro Martinez and Jose Carlos Sanchez, with volunteer cluster leads joining in 2027. The community is hosted by Propelling Tech.
Joining
Is it free to join?
Yes. There's no membership fee, and our events are free. Companies co-host events to cover venues and catering.
Who can join?
Anyone who builds, scales or backs technology in the tri-state region: engineers, data and AI leaders, founders, investors, and the people who buy and run technology in companies.
Events
Where and how often are events held?
A meetup every month and a flagship event every quarter, across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, plus some virtual sessions.
Can I present a demo?
Yes. Every meetup includes short demos of technology that's running. Propose yours on the demos page.
Can my company co-host an event?
Yes. Tell us what you can offer (venue, catering, speakers or promotion) through the co-host form on the Partners & sponsors page.
Launch Pad
How do international companies use the Launch Pad?
The Launch Pad is a practical guide to entering the US through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (setup, visas, funding, hubs and support), plus regular Launch Pad sessions with founders who have done it.
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