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tech incubator program

The CSI Tech Incubator is a 9-week intensive program designed to support startups with emerging technologies as they prepare to raise a Seed or Series A round. Our program provides a comprehensive curriculum focused on investment readiness, scaling strategies, and market positioning. In addition, participants gain access to a powerful network of experienced tech founders, investors, and industry experts, ensuring they have the guidance, resources, and connections needed to secure funding and accelerate growth.

Our hands-on incubator program is designed to provide tailored support to startups with emerging technologies as they prepare to raise a Seed or Series A round. Our team of experienced mentors, investors, and industry leaders works closely with each founder to understand their unique business challenges and develop actionable solutions. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, our consultative model ensures that startups receive the personalized guidance and strategic insights needed to refine their business model, strengthen their market position, and navigate the fundraising process successfully. From overcoming operational hurdles to crafting a compelling investor pitch, we work side by side with founders to accelerate growth and position their startups for long-term success.

focus areas

  • Increasing Revenue

  • Brand Building

  • Business Development

  • Customer Engagement

  • Community Impact

  • Digital Strategy

  • Scaling a Team

  • Raising Capital

  • Content Strategy

benefits

  • Expansive Mentor Network

  • Business Development Curriculum

  • Access to Investor Network

  • State-of-the-Art Office Space

  • CSI Campus Engagement

  • Events & Programming

  • Free & Discounted Resources

  • Access to CUNY & CSI Facilities

  • No Equity Fees

The biggest benefit of all is working with a team that is deeply passionate about your success. We are deeply committed to the success of all our companies to make sure you’re new venture is getting the support and resources it needs.

mentors

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Sheena Allen
Sheena Allen
Founder
CapWay
Eric Augustyn
Managing Partner
August Hill Partners
Ashley Aydin
Principal
Vamos Ventures
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Linda M. Baran
President & CEO
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Richard Burton
Director of Partnerships
MECH Multimedia
Jennifer Cattaui
Founder
Babesta
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Stephen DeBerry
Founder & Managing Partner
Bronze Investments
Marcos Dinnerstein
Director of Content & Social Media
Better Mouse Trap
Bill Drewes
Board of Directors Member
NYC Society of Human Resources Management
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Esmeralda Herrera
Director of Community Relations
Communitas America
Shawn Hill
Managing Partner
August Hills Partners
Christopher Hollinger
Founding Partner
Blackwell Hollinger
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Pierre Laguerre
Founder & CEO
Fleeting
Adaku Nwachukwu
Founder & Managing Partner
AN Law Firm
Sylvester A. Omuemu Jr.
Partnerships Lead
IBM
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Chris Pisarski
Founder & CEO
Chet
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Dossey Richards
Founder & CEO
Lotus Technologies
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Arjun Sahgal
Manager
NYU Tandon Future Labs
Nora T. Santiago
Urban Policy Analyst/GIS Specialist
CUNY College of Staten Island
Cynthia Schames
Founder & CEO
CYNSCH
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Lee Silver
Corporate & Finance Attorney
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Aileen Gemma Smith
CEO
Vizalytics Technology
Entrepreneur in Residence
Aaron Swinton
Co-Founder
ShockVentures
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Kurt Vandebroek
Founding Partner
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David Zhou
Venture Scout
Seed and Series A Startups
Brad Zirulnik
SaaS B2B Growth
Premiumly
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