Join Us for the March 10 NY Tech Meetup!
On Monday, March 10, NY Tech Alliance is partnering with Tech Incubator at Queens College and Ycenter to spotlight companies driving innovation in sustainability. These startups are tackling global challenges aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—from clean energy to responsible consumption—shaping a more sustainable future.
At NYTA, we believe technology plays a vital role in solving the world's biggest problems. By fostering collaboration and showcasing impactful solutions, we’re strengthening NYC’s tech ecosystem and its potential to create real-world change.
📅 When: Monday, March 10, 2025
📍 Where: Civic Hall at Union Square
Program Agenda
- 6:00 PM – Doors Open
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Welcome and Tech Demos
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM – After Party & Networking
Partners
The Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC) is a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, with a mission to support startups—especially those from underserved communities—by providing access to resources, mentorship, education, and strategic partnerships.
At TIQC, we believe in the power of technology-driven businesses to create lasting impact. Through expert-led programs, hands-on training, and a collaborative environment, we help founders transform ideas into scalable ventures that drive economic prosperity and social change. Our ecosystem connects entrepreneurs with industry leaders, academic experts, and a dynamic network of innovators to accelerate growth and success.
As a leading incubator, TIQC envisions an open and thriving entrepreneurial landscape where cutting-edge resources and interdisciplinary collaboration fuel breakthrough ideas. We are a launchpad for the next generation of diverse founders and industry disruptors.
Dr. Ying Zhou, Executive Director, TIQC
Dr. Ying Zhou is an ecosystem builder, collaborator, and co-creator. She supports entrepreneurs and startup founders by nurturing a collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem that educates, engages, and inspires early-stage entrepreneurs to turn their bold ideas into thriving ventures. Ying serves as an advisor to entrepreneurs and startup founders and a mentor to her students, with a focus on technology and innovation.
With over nine years of leadership at the Tech Incubator at Queens College and nineteen years in Technology Advisory at PwC, Ying brings deep expertise in fostering innovation and guiding entrepreneurs. She is passionate about fostering cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaboration, human-centered design, emerging technologies, and digital transformation to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ycenter is a USA based global learning, innovation consulting and design organization.
We first started our business in Jan 2014. We started working on building experiential entrepreneurship programs for US universities in partnership with organizations in Africa and India. In 2016, we expanded our work for universities in Kenya and India. In 2017, we launched an online learning program and became an official United Nations Sustainable Development Goals partner.
Our work has impacted 10,000+ Participants in 25+ countries and we have directly supported creation of 36+ startups in the last 7 years.
Dhairya Pujara, Founder & CEO, Ycenter
Dhairya Pujara is the Founder, CEO at Ycenter, where he has built programs for Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the last 12 years. Dhairya started his first company at the age of 19 solving the problem of affordability and accessibility to academic books in India. At Ycenter, he has built award winning Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation programs for universities and organizations in 30+ countries across 4 continents. His work has been featured in Philadelphia Business Journal, BBC Radio, Entrepreneur magazine, Times Media group and more. He has been a global public speaker with invitations from the United Nations, World Bank, World Economic Forum, Social Enterprise World Forum, SXSW, TEDx and top universities and Fortune 500 companies. He has worked as Policy Innovator and Advisor for multiple governmental agencies and think tanks around the world. He is a serial entrepreneur, working directly to support job creation, technology innovation ventures and for this work he has received a visa reserved for individuals of extraordinary abilities from the US immigration services.
Demoers
We bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in Entrepreneurship education.
Dr. Deepak Saluja, CEO
Dr. Deepak Saluja is a physician, data scientist, and CEO of Clinibooth, a company focused on delivering accessible, technology-driven healthcare solutions through AI and integrated medical devices. He combines clinical expertise with data-driven innovation to develop practical healthcare approaches.
KELLS is an AI-powered dental benefits platform designed to make oral care more accessible, affordable, and personalized.
Jie Feng, Co-founder & CEO
Jie Feng is the Co-Founder and CEO of KELLS (www.getkells.com). KELLS is an AI-powered dental benefit platform designed to make oral care more accessible, affordable, and personalized. KELLS offers digital-first dental services including virtual checkup, online second opinion, 24/7 coaching and insurance navigation. Additionally, KELLS provides access to a national dental provider network with discounts of up to 70%.
Prior to KELLS, Jie had extensive experience at Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, where he spearheaded the development and launch of AI-powered products, underscores his ability to deliver innovative solutions to a global audience. Jie founded AI startups in healthcare and retail. These ventures secured funding from industry giants Verizon and NYCEDC, and Jie's leadership was recognized with the People's Choice Award at Innovative Health Tech NYC.
Jie received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University. His research has been published in prestigious AI conferences and granted several U.S. patents.
SuperTA is an education-specific bot platform that streamlines classroom preparation for educators and offers a marketplace where they can create, train, deploy, market, and sell their own AI bots.
Philip Park, Founder & CEO
My name is Philip and I am an aspiring EdTech entrepreneur with aspirations to build startups for digital products that are student- and teacher-facing. I am a double-major (Computer Science and Economics) BA graduate from Queens College and the founder of SuperTA (https://www.superta.net/) an EdTech x Gen AI startup that provides teachers with access to education-specific bots that streamline classroom preparation tasks. In addition, the SuperTA platform enables educators to transform from user to AI crafter by learning to train, deploy, and market their own bots in a C2C marketplace.
Schoolconomy is an education technology company that rewards students and teachers with enriching experiences and products to incentivize good grades and behavior in school.
Regnault Sanders, Founder & CEO
Regnault Sanders is a visionary CEO dedicated to transforming the life experience for students and families. As Founder of Schoolconomy, Sanders has developed a platform that bridges academic achievement with real-world opportunities, ensuring that students are recognized and rewarded for their hard work.
We bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in Entrepreneurship education.
Jedidiah "Jedi" Weller is a dedicated technologist, product creator, and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. Over the past decade, he has launched multiple innovative ventures—including Startup Wars in edtech, Summon Worlds in AI, and OpenForge in the mobile app space—that have redefined user experiences and industry standards. Jedi has shared his insights at global events such as Startup Weekend, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization gatherings, Thailand Startup Summit, Product World, and Developer Week, while also mentoring emerging talent at universities around the world. Beyond his professional achievements, he values time spent with his family, his dogs, and diving into the creative world of gaming. His commitment to continuous learning and collaboration inspires the next generation of innovators while keeping him grounded in the communities he serves.
Moises "Moe" Ramirez, Lead Instructional Designer
Moises "Moe" Ramirez is a lead instructional designer with a passion for bringing experiential learning into the classroom. With a background in education, he has worked as a teacher and academic consultant across several countries in Latin America and the U.S., helping educators develop engaging, real-world learning experiences, and currently strives to push innovation in the field of entrepreneurship education.Holding a bachelor's degree in teaching English and a master's in education, Moe has contributed to instructional design, curriculum innovation, and educator training. He has spoken at events such as the Amco Global Online Seminar (2021, 2022) and led discussions at C.E.O. 2024. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys reading fantasy and Lovecraftian literature in both English and Spanish, and has a knack for cooking authentic Mexican cuisine.
About NY Tech Meetup
NYTM is our signature event that has been a staple for the NYC tech ecosystem since 2004. It's the world’s largest meetup group of its kind with members who have a common interest in learning from and helping one another. At each event, entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, and their teams demo cutting edge and transformative tech, answer questions from attendees and network with all in a welcoming, fun-filled space. Since its creation, over 1,000 companies have participated and have been a driving force of innovation and job creation in NYC and the greater NY area.
This event is a perfect place to start if you are new to tech, to New York City, or to the New York tech ecosystem. It’s all about meeting people and having a "front row seat" to learn of the latest innovations that address market opportunities.
About the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The NY Tech Alliance is proud to announce that we will be using the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as our guiding framework for the year. These goals offer a powerful blueprint for addressing the most pressing global challenges, and we believe they provide the perfect foundation for the work we do in the tech community.
Throughout 2025, our meetups, forums, and other events will align with these SDGs, creating opportunities for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and innovation. Whether it's tackling climate change, promoting quality education, fostering gender equality, or advancing sustainable cities, we are committed to using our platform to drive positive change that not only benefits the tech ecosystem but also contributes to a more equitable and sustainable future.
We look forward to exploring how each SDG intersects with the work being done in the tech sector and how we, as a community, can make an impact. Together, we can bring these global goals to life—one event at a time.