Julie Samuels, President and CEO of Tech:NYC of Tech:NYC, shares the moment she decided to return to the organization she built. After stepping away for a year, she came back pregnant with her third child and helped steer the tech community through the SVB collapse. She talks about burnout, clarity, growth, and what it takes to lead again with energy and purpose.
Timestamps:
06:25 – The origin and mission of Tech:NYC
12:50 – The walk in Central Park that changed her mind
20:10 – Burnout, pregnancy, and perspective
27:30 – Leading through SVB and regaining trust
36:40 – Empire AI, Decoded Futures, and where Tech:NYC is now
