20 Entrepreneurs Shaking Up New York's Tech Scene

Developers and founders no longer have to go west to find a vibrant tech scene. New York’s Silicon Alley has emerged as a heavy-hitting startup ecosystem, with a strong foundation of entrepreneurial and tech talent, venture capital, accelerator and incubation programs, marketing/PR and ad agencies, NGOs and government programs. New York is now a serious alternative to the Bay Area for founders hoping to make it big. But it has taken an army to get to this point, replete with all kinds of companies and supporting services that make a tech ecosystem possible. Here are 20 entrepreneurs shaking up the New York tech scene with their tech, service and non-profit businesses: