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Startup52 Demo Day 09_07_16 v2 (1)

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Chike Ukaegbu
Chike Ukaegbu

The mayor welcomed attendees to Startup52's #WeColorTech Demo Day. Startup52 strives to advance diversity in technology by providing guidance and mentors to founders of all ages, backgrounds, and genders. The event will showcase 18 startups from the organization's second cohort, created by founders from six countries and seven states, many of whom have overcome adversity. The mayor applauded Startup52's efforts to foster business development and empower entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.

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T H E C I T Y O F N E W Y O R K O F F I C E O F T H E M A Y O R N E W Y O R K , N Y 1 0 0 0 7 September 7, 2016 Dear Friends: I am delighted to join Startup52 in welcoming everyone to its #WeColorTech Demo Day. New York has always been a global hub of innovation, and we are the proud home to a thriving startup scene. Founded in 2015 by Chike Ukaegbu, the StartUp52X Accelerator program strives to advance diversity in the technology sector by providing professional guidance and experienced mentors to founders of all ages, backgrounds, and genders, working to ensure that women, veterans, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are better represented in this critical industry. Today’s event will showcase the 18 startups of the organization’s second cohort, created by an innovative group of founders from six countries and seven states, many of whom have overcome tremendous personal adversity to participate in this program. As you gather to learn more about these ventures, I applaud StartUp52X’s staff and supporters for their efforts to foster business development and empower entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Together, we are forging a more inclusive and equitable future for all. On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to this year’s graduates and the enterprises featured here today. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and continued success. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor

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Startup52 Demo Day 09_07_16 v2 (1)

  • 1. T H E C I T Y O F N E W Y O R K O F F I C E O F T H E M A Y O R N E W Y O R K , N Y 1 0 0 0 7 September 7, 2016 Dear Friends: I am delighted to join Startup52 in welcoming everyone to its #WeColorTech Demo Day. New York has always been a global hub of innovation, and we are the proud home to a thriving startup scene. Founded in 2015 by Chike Ukaegbu, the StartUp52X Accelerator program strives to advance diversity in the technology sector by providing professional guidance and experienced mentors to founders of all ages, backgrounds, and genders, working to ensure that women, veterans, people of color, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are better represented in this critical industry. Today’s event will showcase the 18 startups of the organization’s second cohort, created by an innovative group of founders from six countries and seven states, many of whom have overcome tremendous personal adversity to participate in this program. As you gather to learn more about these ventures, I applaud StartUp52X’s staff and supporters for their efforts to foster business development and empower entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Together, we are forging a more inclusive and equitable future for all. On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to this year’s graduates and the enterprises featured here today. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and continued success. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor