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New York AI
New York AI is a community-focused organization in New York dedicated to building and exploring artificial intelligence through networking, events, and project support.
Overview
What New York AI does
What New York AI is
New York AI is a community-focused organization in New York dedicated to building and exploring artificial intelligence through networking, events, and project support.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find New York AI elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
New York AI as a community
Community overview
New York AI is a community of AI builders based in New York City. It was founded in early 2022 by Derek Larson. The organization was established to create a strong community for AI builders in NYC, which was lacking at the time of its inception. Since its founding, New York AI has hosted numerous events, facilitated nearly a thousand introductions, and supported the development of AI products.
Community focus
New York AI focuses on incubating AI projects and supporting companies in integrating AI into their operations. They work with engineers, operators, and founders from various backgrounds, including those affiliated with notable organizations such as Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI, and major venture capital firms like a16z and Sequoia.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community and incubator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Sectors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Notable members
Derek Larson - Founder. Affiliations include Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI, a16z, and Sequoia.
Common questions
What to know about New York AI
Upseed classifies New York AI under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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