NYC Tech Trends: The Future of Fashion, Finance and Beyond

When it comes to creativity and business, there’s no place like New York City.

From the Garment to the Financial Districts, the exploration, development and incorporation of new technologies is bringing sweeping improvements to the way NYC businesses operate and serve their customers. And although New Yorkers have a few years to wait before their local bodega is 3D printing the perfect bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, many of the companies that call the five boroughs home have exciting new ideas, products and deals to whet the appetites of tech enthusiasts.

Between fashion and AI-driven diagnostics to advanced cloud monitoring and precision-targeted advertising, there is a great diversity of businesses harnessing new technology to upgrade their product offerings. For some, new and dynamic tools are setting the stage for industrywide transformations, while other businesses are forging new partnerships and expanded platforms to optimize their services and deliver personalized solutions.

For fans of the type of innovation and industry news that can only come out of New York, hold on to the breakfast sandwich of your choice. Built In NYC has the latest updates from nine standout businesses making moves this season.

 

What Tapestry does: Tapestry is a global textiles and fashion organization that includes the brands Kate Spade, Coach and Stuart Weitzman.

Using 3D printing to make ideas tangible: Fashion and technology combine in Tapestry’s 3D printing studio. Using advanced design software and state-of-the-art printing technology, Tapestry employees are able to prototype and refine new design elements for new fashion products.

 

What Datadog does: Datadog’s SaaS platform monitors and secures entire technology stacks, empowering organizations to navigate complex cloud operations.

Upgrading cloud services for customers: At this year’s AWS re:Invent conference, Datadog showcased its AWS-monitoring product portfolio, highlighting improvements that help businesses improve performance, reduce costs and detect issues faster. Datadog introduced new features designed to improve the machine learning model monitoring and real-time analysis, along with better integration with AWS services for stronger observability. 

 

What Comcast Advertising does: Comcast Advertising helps brands connect with their audiences with data-powered technological solutions for TV advertising.

Reaching the right audiences with precision: Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast, has expanded its Audience Addressable solution to advertisers on the local level, enabling precise household-level targeting across live TV, video on demand and streaming platforms. This new specificity allows advertisers to reach distinct audiences, enhancing advertising campaign accuracy and efficiency. This upgrade to Audience Addressable is particularly beneficial for political and automotive advertisers aiming to engage specific local and regional markets.

 

 

What Flatiron Health does: Flatiron Health empowers cancer research centers with better insights, allowing clinicians, researchers and regulators to advance their work.

Working together for better cancer care: In a recent conversation with Built In NYC, Director of Research Sciences Melissa Estevez highlighted the power of data in improving patient outcomes, like supporting new treatment approvals. Flatiron Health’s emphasis on collaboration and cross-functional teamwork helps its employees drive the company’s mission to transform clinical trial processes and bring new cancer therapies to market faster.

 

What MoneyLion does: MoneyLion’s finance platform empowers users to make better financial decisions with personalized educational resources, guidance and financial tools.

Streamlining financial transactions: In October, MoneyLion launched MoneyLion Checkout, an e-commerce tool for financial services. This tool allows customers to quickly search, apply and complete transactions for various financial products within the MoneyLion platform, streamlining the shopping experience and improving conversion rates for financial institutions. MoneyLion Checkout also integrates consumer data with financial product partners to deliver targeted, efficient marketing and faster customer onboarding.

 

What Augury does:  Augury uses purpose-built AI to help manufacturers eliminate production downtime, improve process efficiency, maximize yield and reduce waste and emissions.

Tracking machine health with AI: Augury recently launched the Halo R4000 series, an industrial-grade AI-powered machine health sensor. This compact sensor provides smart diagnostics, smart connectivity and scalable monitoring across diverse industrial environments. These compact sensors are set to integrate with Augury’s upcoming Cassia X2000 Enterprise Bluetooth IoT Gateway in early 2025 to enhance IoT connectivity. 

 

What Canoe does: Canoe offers an AI-powered automation platform that helps customers convert complex documents into actionable data to support alternative investments.

Partnering to better serve investor needs: Canoe recently expanded its white-glove offering, Canoe Pro, by adding four new partnerships with Deviate Consulting, Ellevate Consulting, Alpha Alternatives and Prime Buchholz. Canoe Pro includes Canoe's document and data management technology with the addition of outsourced and expert-managed services, giving alternative investors tailored solutions to manage their investments.

 

What Regal does: Regal provides an outbound phone and SMS sales solution designed to drive more revenue for outbound contact centers.

New funds for a growing platform: In November, Regal announced a successful $40 million funding round, aimed at expanding its AI-powered phone agent platform for contact centers. The Regal platform helps businesses personalize customer interactions with advanced data gathering and automation tools. Regal also offers tools for A/B testing, conversation intelligence and automated quality assurance, supporting companies in optimizing their contact center operations across digital channels.

 

What Nourish does: Nourish connects customers with registered dieticians to improve nutrition and address chronic health issues. Nourish partners with insurance companies to help cover the costs of the service.

Addressing food insecurity and accessibility: In a new partnership with ModifyHealth, Nourish has expanded its Food as Medicine program, which offers medically tailored meals prescribed by dietitians to people managing chronic conditions. This partnership highlights Nourish’s unique approach to tackling food insecurity — with these meals made accessible through the Nourish platform and covered by health plans like Medicaid and SNAP benefits.