16 Companies in NYC to Watch This Summer

While New Yorkers continue to embrace the summer with long walks in Central Park and visits to the city’s many rooftop bars, tech companies across the city are diving into the season in their own way. 

For instance, Squarespace is focused on ensuring its people have everything they need to succeed, which is reflected in the benefits on offer for working parents. From fertility and adoption benefits to generous parental leave, the company aims to offer perks that put its people first. 

At MoneyLion, employees feel wholly supported, thanks to a vibrant in-office culture that encourages both relaxation and teamwork. With an artisan coffee machine and comfortable spaces for collaboration, the company’s office makes it easy for team members to drive progress and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

As companies strive to support their people, they’re also focused on driving innovation, too. While Addition Wealth launched a new AI-powered financial wellness platform earlier this year, January is investing in its own AI potential, with its tech teams having recently created an AI-powered tool that makes it easier for customers to use the company’s platform. 

These four companies, along with 12 other organizations, are leaving their own mark on the tech industry while empowering their people to thrive in the process. Read on to learn what makes these 16 companies in NYC ones to watch this summer. 

 

What Datadog does: Datadog’s platform enables digital transformation, cloud migration and infrastructure monitoring of teams’ entire technology stacks. 

An inspiring vision: Anu Leppänen, regional vice president of enterprise sales at Datadog, published an article on Built In’s website earlier this year to offer insight into her career journey and leadership vision. She described how her career journey, which has taken her across the globe, has taught her what it means to be a leader, including the importance of shining a spotlight on others. “I prefer to make sure that it is the team that gets the credit for the work that they have done,” Leppänen said. “My job is to help them get there. I really want to highlight the outcomes that the individuals in the team are delivering, and I think that in most cases, this is a helpful quality in a leader.”

 

 

What Tapestry does: Tapestry is the global house of fashion brands Coach and Kate Spade New York.

The chance to ‘stretch what’s possible’: Earlier this year, Kate Nienaltow, senior manager and human resources business partner at Tapestry, caught up with Built In to share how she has spent the past 10 years of her career at the company, where she has countless opportunities to grow while receiving continuous support from higher-ups, which have proven critical to her development. “Leaders at Tapestry have been instrumental in my development, providing mentorship and encouragement to pursue various roles and interests across the organization from day one,” she shared. “For example, I had the opportunity to partner with a senior leader to launch a new companywide performance management process that touched 20,000 employees globally — something I was able to own and manage with their encouragement and support.”

 

 

What Squarespace does: Squarespace’s platform enables brands and organizations to build websites and promote their businesses through email marketing, SEO tools and more. 

Leaders leading by example: Kyle Burford Senior Manager, Internal Controls at Squarespace shared this quote about leadership with Built In. "My director created an environment that allowed me the latitude to work on interesting and meaningful projects outside of my primary work, so I can understand how to manage several large objectives at the same time. This gave me the opportunity to practice what it would take to manage people while reaching work objectives. She also did a great job providing support and guidance whenever it was needed, as well as giving constructive feedback on areas that I could take action on. Additionally, I participated in the company’s leadership accelerator program designed for senior managers across departments. The program included an outside professor, group coursework, and one-on-one coaching on a variety of workplace topics. This program supported my growth as a manager and leader for my team."

 

 

What MoneyLion does: MoneyLion is guided by the mission to “give everyone the power to make their best money decisions,” offering a consumer finance app, an embedded finance platform for enterprises and a media arm. 

A vibrant in-office experience: In an interview with Built In last year, Samantha Seidman, senior people operations analyst at MoneyLion, described the company’s vibrant in-office culture. In addition to offering fun perks like an artisan coffee machine and a ping pong table, the office also makes it easy for team members to work together to drive progress. “Having spontaneous conversations, brainstorming sessions and problem-solving through whiteboarding has created such valuable, unplanned learning moments and innovation,” Seidman said. 

 

 

What Stepful does: Stepful is a learning platform dedicated to re-imagining healthcare training for allied health professional jobs, such as medical assistants, pharmacy technicians and surgical technologists. 

An impactful workplace: Earlier this year, Wyatt Ades, engineering manager and founding engineer at Stepful, described what solidified his decision to join the company and what he enjoys most about his role in an interview with Built In. As he helps build a “rebellious” online learning experience for adults entering the healthcare field, he shared, he leans on the support and ingenuity of his peers along the way. “The one thing that continues to impress me is the caliber of each person here,” Ades said. “We all come from wildly different backgrounds, yet you can trust anyone at the office to take a task and own it from start to finish.”

 

 

What Applecart does: Applecart’s platform is designed to help C-suite executives make different types of content, from brand marketing to corporate communications, visible to key decision-makers. 

Empowered to thrive: Applecart Software Engineer Andrew Nashed caught up with Built In last year to describe how the company’s culture empowers employees to achieve work-life balance and grow professionally. In addition to offering perks like generous PTO and access to mental health platform Headspace, the company provides its people, including Nashed, with opportunities to evolve. “I showed interest in a project that was in the very early stages at the time,” he said. “My manager empowered me to work on it, which allowed me to grow and gain more skills as we progressed with the project.” 

 

 

 

What Taskrabbit does: A subsidiary of IKEA, Taskrabbit offers a platform that enables people to find nearby “Taskers” who can handle everyday tasks around the house, from furniture assembly and TV mounting to home cleaning and yard work.

A culture of ‘togetherness’: In an interview with Built In last year, Taskrabbit Staff Data Scientist Anastasia Simpson described how “togetherness” encapsulates the company’s culture, sharing that this cohesion became especially visible when IKEA acquired the organization in 2017. “This wasn’t just about logistics — it was a continuous exchange of perspectives that helped us anticipate challenges and stay aligned,” she said. “Taskrabbit’s culture fosters an environment where we celebrate each contribution, creating a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose.”

 

 

What January does: January is a fintech company that sets a new standard for humanized debt collection. Its tech-enabled platform improves recovery rates and sets creditors and borrowers up for success

AI-first product development: Earlier this year, January Senior Software Engineer Jonathan Sanders spoke with Built In about how his team is prioritizing AI in product development. He shared how his team recently created an AI-powered tool that assists consumers with the company’s application, which resulted in a foundational AI infrastructure that’s being used to accelerate future projects. “We set up systems and services for regression testing, guardrails against prompt injections, monitoring quality in production and gathering insights from consumer interactions,” Jonathan said. “The investment lets us move faster and more safely when deploying AI-driven improvements.

 

 

What Canoe does: Canoe’s cloud-based alternative investments platform is designed to turn complex documents into actionable data. 

Prioritizing continuous learning: Kyle Hamel, a people resources generalist at Canoe, caught up with Built In last year to describe how the company prioritizes continuous learning by offering various opportunities to build knowledge, such as lunch-and-learn sessions that focus on various critical technologies, such as ChatGPT and Excel. “In today’s ever-changing landscape, the tools available to improve the way we work are constantly growing,” he said. “Canoe does an excellent job of not only leveraging these tools, but also fostering an environment where learning is continuous and encouraged.” 

 

 

 

What Biz2Credit Inc. does: Biz2Credit Inc. offers small business loans and commercial financing. 

Defining the future of finance: In an interview with Built In last year, Biz2Credit Senior Data Scientist Afeez Adeyemo described how his team is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance, relying on each other’s unique expertise to do so. “Regular knowledge-sharing sessions and open communication foster a supportive environment where everyone’s input is valued,” he said. “What sets this team apart is the emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the iterative nature of our work ensures continuous learning and adaptation. This dynamic, inclusive culture stands out compared to more siloed approaches.

 

 

What Findigs, Inc. does: Findigs, Inc.’s rental screening and decisioning platform is designed to help property managers grow their communities safely and simplify the rental process. 

A dream-worthy workplace: Findigs Engineering Manager Andrew Lum spoke with Built In earlier this year to share why he considers his current role a “dream job.” He believes that there are many elements that set the company apart, including its “values-driven culture” and the autonomy team members are given to drive progress. “If you want meaningful work and real opportunities for growth, Findigs is a wonderful place to build things that matter,” Lum said.

 

 

What Addition Wealth does: Employers can offer their employees access to Addition Wealth’s personal finance platform to help guide them through major financial decisions, connecting them with digital tools, financial professionals, community events and more. 

In the news: Earlier this year, the company launched an AI-powered financial wellness platform, which is designed for large financial institutions like insurance providers and retirement companies. According to a Built In report, the platform is designed to enable organizations to configure financial wellness experiences based on their business objectives, which allows them to deliver personalized user experiences and relevant financial solutions.

 

 

 

What LeafLink does: LeafLink’s platform is designed to help cannabis brands and retailers streamline ordering, payments and logistics. 

Empowering women to excel: Last year, LeafLink SDET Manager Kazi Naznin spoke with Built In about her journey as a woman in tech and how the company has supported her professional development by offering resources like mentorship and bi-weekly coaching. “These opportunities have equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to grow and excel in my career,” she said.

 

 

What BrainPOP does: BrainPOP’s platform offers educators, administrators and parents access to online educational content spanning various subjects, from science to grammar. 

In the news: Last year, BrainPOP CEO Scott Kirkpatrick joined the Edtech Insiders podcast to speak about recent enhancements to the company’s science curriculum, particularly content geared toward middle-schoolers. He explained how various new features are enhancing both the learning and instructional experience, including a new AI-powered grading assistance feature, which enables teachers to grade assignments more quickly and consistently. 

 

 

What Gynger does: Gynger’s platform is designed to simplify how businesses manage payments and financing for technology expenses.

Opportunities for impact: Last year, Gynger Head of Talent Acquisition Jonathan Graber spoke with Built In about the impact of the company’s mission-driven culture. He explained that, as employees pursue the company’s mission together, they have endless chances to “wear many hats and leave their mark.” “I can’t think of anything more impactful than that,” Graber said.

 

 

 

What Chapter does: Chapter’s platform is designed to help senior citizens navigate the Medicare marketplace. 

A mission-driven culture: Chapter CEO and Co-founder Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz caught up with Built In to talk about the company’s mission-driven culture. “Our mission drives every important decision we make across the organization,” he said. “It becomes a grounding for every person at Chapter — we do what is best for members, above all else.” This means that everything employees accomplish, from building new features to training Medicare advisors, centers around serving those who rely on the company’s platform.